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Movie poster: The Raging Moon (1971)
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The Raging Moon

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1971 · 111 min Drama Romance
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

Bruce Pritchard is paralysed in a soccer game and is confined to a wheelchair in a convalescence home. But this doesn't slow his lust for life. Then he meets Jill and has to think about the effects of disability.

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Year 1971
Country United Kingdom
Genre Drama, Romance
Director Bryan Forbes
Runtime 111 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (18 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the quiet rebellion of its protagonists, relying on the authentic chemistry between Malcolm McDowell and Nanette Newman. It explores the raw, unvarnished realities of life in a wheelchair, where love becomes both a refuge and a new frontier of vulnerability.

What lingers after the credits is not pity, but a profound respect for the characters' resilience. It’s a romance stripped of easy answers, focusing instead on the hard-won moments of connection. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Bryan Forbes

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A quiet, contemplative evening, best experienced without distractions to fully absorb its emotional depth.

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