What the Moon Saw (1990)

10.0/10 • 97 min • Family Fantasy Adventure

Overview

Steven Wilson is sent to Melbourne from the outback to spend his holidays with his Grandmother, an old time Tivoli showgirl/dancer. He becomes drawn into the world of the theatre, where the illusion is everything and grease-paint covers up reality. While watching a pantomime of Sinbad, Steven succumbs to the magic of the story and actually becomes the sailor on his greatest adventure ever.

Cast

Pat Evison

Gran

Kim Gyngell

Jim Shilling

Mark Hennessy

Tony

Danielle Spencer

Emma

Jan Friedl

Miss Melrose

Max Phipps

Mr. Zachary

Gary Sweet

Alan Wilson

Robyn Gibbes

Bev Wilson

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