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Reaching for the Moon

1917 · 69 min Adventure
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

A button factory worker has always dreamed that he was meant for better things, to be rich and famous and in "the company of kings". One day he discovers that he is indeed the only heir to the throne of a small European kingdom. However, there are forces at work who don't want him to survive to take the throne.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1917
Country United States of America
Genre Adventure
Director John Emerson
Runtime 69 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.8/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs a classic rags-to-riches tale, relying on the stark contrast between the drab button factory and the glittering world of royal succession. This shift serves as a springboard for a brisk adventure where every plot turn tests the protagonist's mettle.

Viewers can expect a suspenseful journey where the fate of a nation hinges on one unprepared man. What lingers after the credits is the pleasant aftertaste of a grown-up fairy tale about dreams coming true in the most unexpected ways. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Emerson

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