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Feature film — 1991

The Man in the Moon (1991)

7.41h 39mDrama — Romance

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.

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A high-signal pick with 399 votes.

MGM-Pathé Communications / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Director: Robert Mulligan

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Cast & crew

Reese Witherspoon as Danielle "Dani" Trant

Reese Witherspoon

Danielle "Dani" Trant

Jason London as Court Foster

Jason London

Court Foster

Emily Warfield as Maureen Trant

Emily Warfield

Maureen Trant

Sam Waterston as Matthew Trant

Sam Waterston

Matthew Trant

Tess Harper as Abigail Trant

Tess Harper

Abigail Trant

Gail Strickland as Marie Foster

Gail Strickland

Marie Foster

Bentley Mitchum as Billy Sanders

Bentley Mitchum

Billy Sanders

Ernie Lively as Will Sanders

Ernie Lively

Will Sanders

Dennis Letts as Doc White

Dennis Letts

Doc White

E

Earleen Bergeron

Mrs. Sanders

A

Anna Chappell

Mrs. Taylor

B

Brandi Smith

Missy Trant

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