Moonrise
1948
Stigmatized from infancy by the fate of his criminal father, a man is bruised and bullied until one night, in a fit of rage, he kills his most persistent tormentor. As the police close in around him, he makes a desperate bid for the love of the dead man’s girlfriend, a schoolteacher who sees the wounded soul behind his aggression.
Director:
Frank Borzage
Writers:
Charles F. Haas, Theodore Strauss
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total
Production:
Frank Borzage
Country:
United States
