THE MAN IN THE MOON

Sam Waterston, Tess Harper, Reese Witherspoon

MGM/UA; Directed by Robert Mulligan

Rated PG-13; 99 minutes; 1991

An outstanding group of seasoned film professionals and gifted newcomers combine their talents for this critically-acclaimed drama of life’s trials and triumphs, loves and losses. Set against the backdrop of rural Louisiana in the idyllic 1950s, THE MAN IN THE MOON is a story sweeping in its emotion, yet intimate in its design for a eloquent and moving film certain to touch your audience very deeply.

Reviews

"Everything about THE MAN IN THE MOON is a reminder that Mr. Mulligan, a seasoned filmmaker whose credits include ‘TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD,’ ‘SUMMER OF ‘42’ and ‘THE OTHER’ can direct with real tenderness and without fake emotion. . . a small, fond film that achieves a kind of quiet perfection. . ."

— Janet Maslin, NEW YORK TIMES

"One of the year's best films. . . it is one beautiful movie, and it touched me deeply."

— Jeffrey Lyons, SNEAK PREVIEWS/CNBC'S THE REAL STORY

"A great movie!"

— Henry Sheehan, L.A. STYLE

"A miracle. . . the finest coming of age movie since ‘BREAKING AWAY.’"

— Rod Lurie, LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE

"Evokes heartbreaking feelings of romance we all had when we first fell in love."

— Jeff Craig, SIXTY SECOND PREVIEW

BLURB

Your audience will be moved by this unforgettable story.