| The Moon-Spinners | |
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| Directed by | James Neilson |
| Screenplay by | Michael Dyne |
| Based on | The Moon-Spinners by Mary Stewart |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Paul Beeson |
| Edited by | Gordon Stone |
| Music by | Ron Grainer |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Box office | est. $3,500,000 (US/ Canada)[1] |
The Moon-Spinners is a 1964 American mystery film starring Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach and Peter McEnery in a story about a jewel thief hiding on the island of Crete. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, the film was loosely based upon a 1962 suspense novel by Mary Stewart and was directed by James Neilson. It featured the legendary silent film actress Pola Negri in her final screen performance.
The Moon-Spinners was Hayley Mills' fifth film in the series of six for Disney. It includes her first "proper" on-screen romance in a Disney film.[2]
- ^ "Big Rental Pictures of 1964", Variety, 6 January 1965 p 39. Please note this figure is rentals accruing to distributors not total gross.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (March 19, 2022). "Movie Star Cold Streaks: Hayley Mills". Filmink.