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The Moon and Sixpence
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The Moon and Sixpence

1942-10-27 · 89 min · ★ 6.3

Drama

Loosely inspired from Gauguin's life, the story of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbrocker who abandons his middle-classed life, his family, his duties to start painting, what he has always wanted to do. He is from now on a awful human being, wholly devoted to his ideal: beauty.

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Directors
Albert Lewin
Production companies
David L. Loew Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 401,000

Top Cast

George SandersGeorge SandersCharles Strickland
Herbert MarshallHerbert MarshallGeoffrey Wolfe
Doris DudleyDoris DudleyBlanche Stroeve
Eric BloreEric BloreCapt. Nichols
Albert BassermannAlbert BassermannDr. Coutras
Florence BatesFlorence BatesTiare Johnson
Steven GeraySteven GerayDirk Stroeve
Elena VerdugoElena VerdugoAta
Rondo HattonRondo HattonThe Leper (uncredited)
Devi WaniAta (uncredited)

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