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The Raging Moon

Sensitive and ground-breaking romance between couple who are both wheelchair users, played by Malcolm McDowell and Nanette Newman.

Drama 1971 112 mins

Director: Bryan Forbes

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Overview

In this sensitive and ground-breaking drama, Malcolm McDowell plays a passionate young man who has developed a degenerative disease. In despair he decamps to a home for disabled people where he meets a woman with Polio (Nanette Newman) who instils him with hope, leading to a passionate relationship.

Bryan Forbes commissioned himself to direct The Raging Moon while head of EMI Films, casting his wife (Newman) in the process. As such Forbes’ motives were questioned at the time and the film has remained somewhat underappreciated since. But seen today it can be appreciated as a bold depiction of romance and a fine addition to the roster of British films produced by EMI during Forbes’ tenure.

Director

Bryan Forbes

Featuring

Malcolm McDowell , Nanette Newman and Bernard Lee

Genres

Drama

Certificate

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English

Accessibility

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