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The Man in the Moon
The Man in the Moon

The Man in the Moon

Remember when you couldn't wait for your life to begin... and then, one day, it did?

Genres

DramaFamilyRomance

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Maureen Trant and her younger sibling Dani share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.

Others

Budget

$1237669

Revenue

$2853801

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

99 mins

Rating

7.366/10

Release Date

30 September 1991

Country

United States of America

Cast

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Matthew Trant

Tess Harper

Tess Harper

Abigail Trant

Gail Strickland

Gail Strickland

Marie Foster

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon

Danielle "Dani" Trant

Jason London

Jason London

Court Foster

Emily Warfield

Emily Warfield

Maureen Trant

Bentley Mitchum

Bentley Mitchum

Billy Sanders

Ernie Lively

Ernie Lively

Will Sanders

Dennis Letts

Dennis Letts

Doc White

Earleen Bergeron

Earleen Bergeron

Mrs. Sanders

Anna Chappell

Anna Chappell

Mrs. Taylor

Brandi Smith

Brandi Smith

Missy Trant

Sandi Smith

Sandi Smith

Missy Trant

Derek Ball

Derek Ball

Foster Twin

Spencer Ball

Spencer Ball

Foster Twin

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