The Moonstone

It's gone without a trace in sight

8.519723h 45mReleased

Drama

TV Movie

Thriller

Overview

Adaptation of the classic novel. A priceless jewel, originally plundered from a Hindu shrine, is presented to Rachel Verinder on her 18th birthday. The jewel goes missing and suspicion falls over the household, threatening to destroy someone close to Rachel's heart.

StatusReleased

Release Date1972-01-01

Runtime3h 45m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited Kingdom

Videos

1 total

Clip

Maureen Morris - The Moonstone (1972)

Cast & Crew

Robin Ellis

as Franklin Blake

Vivien Heilbron

as Rachel Verinder

Martin Jarvis

as Godfrey Ablewhite

Kathleen Byron

as Lady Verinder

Peter Sallis

as Mr. Buff

Colin Baker

as John Herncastle

Stephen Rea

as Major Frayne

Pat Gorman

as Baker / Plain Clothes Man

Albert Moses

as Treasury Guard

Marguerite Young

as Mrs. Threadgall

Reviews

Peter McGinn

Aug 29, 2020

8/10

It was sort of a hoot to see Robin Ellis play a role other than his signature performance as Ross Poldark in another 1970s series. The acting in this version of the Wilkie Collins classic novel felt a bit constrained to me and might have benefited from a bit more passion or emotion. But overall I enjoyed this production of one of the first mystery …

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