Dangerous Moonlight

Dangerous Moonlight

NEVER-TO-BE FORGOTTEN THRILLS! ...As Timely as Today's Headlines! ...Drama Wrought From Stark Reality!

NR 1941 · 94 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Romance, War

Stefan Radetzky, a Polish pilot and famous concert pianist, is hospitalised in England from injuries sustained while in combat, and having lost his memory. As Radetzky plays the piano in a trance-like state, the story moves back in time to war-torn Warsaw. During an air-raid, Radetzky meets American journalist Carole, and there is a mutual attraction. Following the fall of Poland, Radetzky and Irish pilot, Mike, escape to Rumania and then on to America. Radetzky continues his musical career in America and meets up again with Carole.

Directed by Brian Desmond Hurst · Written by Terence Young

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Anton Walbrook Stefan 'Steve' Radetzky
Sally Gray Carol Peters Radetzky
Derrick De Marney Mike Carroll
Cecil Parker Specialist
Percy Parsons Bill Peters
Kenneth Kent Andre De Guise
J.H. Roberts Residing Physician (as J.H.Roberts)
Guy Middleton Shorty
John Laurie British Commander
Frederick Valk Polish Bomber Commander
Robert Beatty Reporter with Carol
O.B. Clarence Waiter with Tray of Wine

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