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What the Moon Saw

What the Moon Saw

19901h 37m

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.

Directed by Pino Amenta
Written by Frank Howson
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Top Cast

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Andrew Shephard

Steven Wilson

Pat Evison

Pat Evison

Gran

Kim Gyngell

Kim Gyngell

Jim Shilling

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Kurt Ludescher

George

Mark Hennessy

Mark Hennessy

Tony

Danielle Spencer

Danielle Spencer

Emma

Jan Friedl

Jan Friedl

Miss Melrose

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Adrian Wright

Kurt

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Ross Thompson

Damien Hardy

Max Phipps

Max Phipps

Mr. Zachary

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About What the Moon Saw

What the Moon Saw is a family, fantasy, adventure film released in 1990. Directed by Pino Amenta, it stars Andrew Shephard, Pat Evison, Kim Gyngell. 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.

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