Overview

Set just after the end of WWII (but filmed in the middle of it) in a time of general euphoria at having won the war, with full employment and general happiness for all (or nearly all). Peter, the young wastrel son of a hard working hotel owner doesn't like the idea of having to work for a living. He discovers a society of "White Elephants" who are quite willing to be poor as long as they don't have to work. They are protected and guided by Nina (Margaret Lockwood) and her precocious sister Heidi (Jean Simmons).

Cast

Margaret Lockwood, Vic Oliver, Peter Graves, Roland Culver, Jean Simmons, Eliot Makeham, Iris Lang, George Relph

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What is "Give Us the Moon" about?

Set just after the end of WWII (but filmed in the middle of it) in a time of general euphoria at having won the war, with full employment and general happiness for all (or nearly all). Peter, the young wastrel son of a hard working hotel owner doesn't like the idea of having to work for a living. He discovers a society of "White Elephants" who are quite willing to be poor as long as they don't have to work. They are protected and guided by Nina (Margaret Lockwood) and her precocious sister Heidi (Jean Simmons).

When was "Give Us the Moon" released?

Give Us the Moon was released in 1944.

Who stars in "Give Us the Moon"?

The cast includes Margaret Lockwood, Vic Oliver, Peter Graves, Roland Culver.