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Moontide

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Bobo (Jean Gabin), a lonely longshoreman with a nasty drinking problem, awakes after a rough bender with no memory of the night before and an unsettling suspicion that he has killed someone. Deeply rattled, he buries himself in work on a remote barge and finds a new distraction after rescuing a suicidal waitress (Ida Lupino) from the cruel waters. Soon love blossoms between this melancholy pair, but Tiny (Thomas Mitchell), Bobo's jealous pal, has dark plans to regain Bobo's full attention.

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Grant Watson Fiction Machine Sep 8
8/10
A commercial failure upon release, but time has revealed it to be a very well-performed and effective film. Go to Full Review Elena de la Torre Cine-Mundial 09/16/2019
Moontide is a superb movie where the direction, mise-en-scène, cinematography, and performances are in line with the art. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Harry MacArthur Washington Star 08/13/2019
The story which has been chosen as M. Gabin's vehicle for his Hollywood debut really is one well-suited to his talents, though some of his past admirers may find it a bit too prettily romantic for a veteran of the brooding French tragedy. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 01/27/2011
C+
Mushy Hollywood romantic drama posing as film noir. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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andrew a Nov 19 The bad dialogue is only surpassed by the bad acting. Worst movie in the fox film noir set. See more Richard G. R Apr 7 Good film noir with a good ending. Stars Jean Gabin and Ida Lupino have wonderful chemistry with each other. See more Ken J 03/16/2024 Excellent film with an excellent cast! Ida Lupino! Thomas Mitchell, Claude Rains and the rest made this movie a classic!!! See more nick s @Nick_S 03/15/2024 A slow moving affair with a drawn out second act. And the story wasn't exactly a roller-coaster. But the sets were good and the acting was compelling. So plenty to like. See more Steve D 01/16/2024 It takes too long to get going and Rains is wasted. See more deke p 08/16/2021 Great reviews. 1942. 4 Big Stars. Young IDA LUPINO slim, sweet & booful. Never heard of the star JEAN GABIN, but he was BIG French film star in 30's. + CLAUD RAINS! & THOMAS MITCHELL!. Great fisherman's wharf ambience. Never heard of this til saw on TV 8.15.21. See more Read all reviews
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Archie Mayo

Director

Jean Gabin

Bobo

Ida Lupino

Anna

Thomas Mitchell

Tiny

Claude Rains

Nutsy

Helene Reynolds

Woman on boat
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Movie Info

Synopsis Bobo (Jean Gabin), a lonely longshoreman with a nasty drinking problem, awakes after a rough bender with no memory of the night before and an unsettling suspicion that he has killed someone. Deeply rattled, he buries himself in work on a remote barge and finds a new distraction after rescuing a suicidal waitress (Ida Lupino) from the cruel waters. Soon love blossoms between this melancholy pair, but Tiny (Thomas Mitchell), Bobo's jealous pal, has dark plans to regain Bobo's full attention.
Director
Archie Mayo
Screenwriter
Johnny O'Hara
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 1942, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2016
Runtime
1h 34m