

The Moon and Sixpence
1942-10-27 · 89 min · ★ 6.3
Loosely inspired from Gauguin's life, the story of Charles Strickland, a middle-aged stockbrocker who abandons his middle-classed life, his family, his duties to start painting, what he has always wanted to do. He is from now on a awful human being, wholly devoted to his ideal: beauty.
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- Directors
- Albert Lewin
- Production companies
- David L. Loew Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 401,000
Top Cast
George SandersCharles Strickland
Herbert MarshallGeoffrey Wolfe
Doris DudleyBlanche Stroeve
Eric BloreCapt. Nichols
Albert BassermannDr. Coutras
Florence BatesTiare Johnson
Steven GerayDirk Stroeve
Elena VerdugoAta
Rondo HattonThe Leper (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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