The Moon-Spinners.

Name: The Moon-Spinners
Genre: Family, Adventure, Mystery, Romance
Released: 1964-07-02
Duration: 118 min
Cast: Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach, Peter McEnery, Pola Negri, Joan Greenwood

A holiday in Crete comes with a mystery.

Vacationing with her aunt, Nikky befriends a young man caught up in a jewel theft and is drawn into a dangerous investigation around their seaside inn.

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Why it’s a little special

Greek scenery, a little romance, and Hayley Mills's resourcefulness give the suspense a distinctive summer-holiday setting.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Gunfire, an injured man, kidnapping, threats to a teenager, perilous escapes, physical violence, and mild romance.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: James Neilson
Starring: Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach, Peter McEnery, Pola Negri, Joan Greenwood, Irene Papas, Sheila Hancock, Michael Davis, Paul Stassino, John Le Mesurier, André Morell, George Pastell
Written by: Michael Dyne
Produced by: Bill Anderson, Walt Disney
Release date: July 2, 1964
Runtime: 118 minutes
Genre: Family, Adventure, Mystery, Romance
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Language: English