The Moon-Spinners

PG

Released Jul 2, 1964

1h 58m

Mystery & Thriller

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A young Englishman (Peter McEnery) joins a young Englishwoman (Hayley Mills) in a jewel-theft mystery on the isle of Crete.

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Tracey Petherick

Common Sense Media

Part holiday romance, part crime caper, this classic Disney adventure is full of mystery and suspense from the off that makes for an an entertaining jaunt.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 14, 2021

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

It is an oddly mature film for Disney in the 1960s.

Rated: 7/10

Jun 16, 2020

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Steve Crum

Video-Reviewmaster.com

Strange but intriguing Disney starring growing up Hayley Mills.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 1, 2005

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Russell H

Not bad. Had a great suspenseful scene with a windmill.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/27/23

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Audience Member

Once again starring Hayley Mills as the lead female, this movie is a mystery/adventure and has a plot that can be dull to some. The villain is dumb and the plot is obvious and the ending is abrupt. It does take place on the island of Crete, so there is some cool Greek culture. I wouldn't recommend this movie unless it seems to strike your fancy.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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s r

It had some potential and a great cast, but it got caught up in itself and tripped a few times. I'm still confused by the plot. DVD.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Although this wasn't as good as I had hoped, I enjoyed it. Great acting by Hailey Mills and lots of adventure as only Disney can do. It was nice to see her in a more "grown up" role.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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r 9

Split feelings towards 'The Moon-Spinners', but overall I think it's fun enough. I like the premise but didn't enjoy how it's done by the film, some of the key characters kinda pop out from nowhere to all of a sudden be big parts of the story. I do rate the feel of it all, it's shot well across some nice locations in Greece. The pacing is off though, the execution of the plot would've been better with a trim, quick run time. Hayley Mills, in her penultimate Disney production, is a top actress no doubt, but her as Nikky doesn't really work - mostly due to how she's written, especially at the beginning where her and Frances (Joan Greenwood) come across pretty unlikeable - and I don't think it's intentional. Eli Wallach (Stratos) and Peter McEnery (Mark) give the best performances, which is probably why I felt just about entertained by this as those two are integral together throughout. Satisfactory cast, just not greatly told by those behind the scenes. This has cool moments and disappointing moments, to the point where it probably levels out to be classed as good.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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steve d

One of Mills's most forgettable.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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James Neilson

Director

Hayley Mills

Nikky Ferris

Eli Wallach

Stratos

Peter McEnery

Mark Camford

Pola Negri

Madame Habib

Joan Greenwood

Aunt Frances Ferris

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Synopsis

A young Englishman (Peter McEnery) joins a young Englishwoman (Hayley Mills) in a jewel-theft mystery on the isle of Crete.

Director: James Neilson
Distributor: Buena Vista Distribution Co. Inc.
Production Co: Walt Disney Productions
Rating: PG
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 2, 1964, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Runtime: 1h 58m

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