Ill Met by Moonlight
1957, English. Directed by Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger.
They stole a General under the noses of his 20,000 crack paratroops.
Led by British officers, partisans on Crete plan to kidnap the island's German commander and smuggle him to Cairo to embarrass the occupiers.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Ill Met by Moonlight
Ill Met by Moonlight is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Michael PowellDirector
- Emeric PressburgerDirector
- Dirk BogardeMaj. Patrick Leigh Fermor aka "Philedem"
- David OxleyCapt. William Stanley "Bill" Moss
- Marius GoringMajor General Kreipe
- Dimitri AndreasNiko Soldan Emeris
- Cyril CusackCaptain Sandy Rendel
- Laurence PayneManoli
- Wolfe MorrisGeorge
- Michael GoughAndoni Zoidakis
- John CairneyElias
- Brian WorthCast
- Roland BartropMiki
- George EugeniouCast
Details
- Released
- 31 January 1957
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Emeric Pressburger, Michael Powell
- Budget
- $215K
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What Ill Met by Moonlight is based on
Ill Met by Moonlight is based on Ill Met by Moonlight (1950) by W. Stanley Moss, published by George G. Harrap and Co..
1950
Ill Met by Moonlight
By W. Stanley Moss
Published by George G. Harrap and Co.
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Ill Met by Moonlight: quick answers
Is Ill Met by Moonlight worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Ill Met by Moonlight?
Ill Met by Moonlight runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Ill Met by Moonlight have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Ill Met by Moonlight. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Ill Met by Moonlight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Ill Met by Moonlight is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Ill Met by Moonlight on?
Ill Met by Moonlight is streaming on ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ill Met by Moonlight?
If you liked Ill Met by Moonlight, try The Guns of Navarone, Beau Geste, The Alamo.
Who directed Ill Met by Moonlight?
Ill Met by Moonlight (1957) was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and stars Dirk Bogarde, David Oxley, Marius Goring.
What is Ill Met by Moonlight based on?
Ill Met by Moonlight is based on Ill Met by Moonlight (1950) by W. Stanley Moss, published by George G. Harrap and Co..