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Ill Met by Moonlight

NR19571h 44mMichael Powell,Emeric Pressburger

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"They stole a General under the noses of his 20,000 crack paratroops."

Led by British officers, partisans on Crete plan to kidnap the island's German commander and smuggle him to Cairo to embarrass the occupiers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ill Met by Moonlight (1957) about?

Led by British officers, partisans on Crete plan to kidnap the island's German commander and smuggle him to Cairo to embarrass the occupiers.

Who stars in Ill Met by Moonlight?

Ill Met by Moonlight stars Dirk Bogarde (Maj. Patrick Leigh Fermor aka "Philedem"), David Oxley (Capt. William Stanley "Bill" Moss), Marius Goring (Major General Kreipe), Dimitri Andreas (Niko Soldan Emeris), Cyril Cusack (Captain Sandy Rendel). The film was directed by Michael Powell.

How long is Ill Met by Moonlight?

Ill Met by Moonlight has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1957. It is rated NR.

Where can I watch Ill Met by Moonlight?

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