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The studios 1955 moonfleet was in many ways a routine swashbuckler starring stewart granger, but also a unique film directed by the legendary german expressionist, fritz lang. Moonfleet is no exception, although it definitely ranks as one of the directors middling works, more than satisfactory but less than stellar. Perhaps sky 1s attempt to match their recent success in adapting stevensons pirate novel for the small screen with their new production of moonfleet will attract new admirers. His ghost is said to walk the local graveyard, looking for the missing jewel. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing moonfleet near you.
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