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_**Hayley Mills sleuthing on the island of Crete**_
An aunt and niece (Joan Greenwood & Hayley Mills) are traveling through remote areas of Crete whereupon they encounter the suspicious brother of the proprietress of an inhospitable coas...
The Moon-Spinners
1964Movie118 minEnglish
Young English girl Nikky and her aunt arrive at the Moon-Spinners, a hotel on Crete, to a less than enthusiastic welcome. The coolness of the owner is only out-done by the surliness of her brother Stratos, recently back from London. But then there is nice English lad Mark to make friends with, at least until Stratos and his pal take a shot at him one night. When Nikky helps him hide she finds the Greeks are after her too.
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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Google Users72%
Director: James Neilson•Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Plot Summary
An English heiress, Nikky Ferris, travels to a remote Greek island for a holiday. Her vacation takes a dangerous turn when she witnesses a murder and becomes entangled with a mysterious group of British expatriates. As she tries to uncover the truth, she finds herself pursued by a sinister network involved in smuggling and blackmail, with her own life in peril.
Critical Reception
The Moon-Spinners was met with a mixed to positive reception. While some critics praised its suspenseful atmosphere and Hayley Mills's performance, others found the plot convoluted and predictable. It was generally considered a competently made thriller within the Disney studio's output for the era.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and picturesque Greek island setting.
- Hayley Mills delivers a capable performance as the young woman caught in danger.
- Some found the plot a bit too convoluted and predictable for a thriller.
Google audience: Audiences generally found 'The Moon-Spinners' to be an enjoyable thriller with a good sense of suspense. Many viewers appreciated the exotic location and Hayley Mills's leading role, though some felt the mystery elements could have been stronger.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Crete, Greece, and the scenic beauty of the island is a prominent feature throughout the movie.
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r96sk
Split feelings towards <em>'The Moon-Spinners'</em>, but overall I think it's fun enough.
I like the premise but didn't enjoy how it's done by the film, some of the key characters kinda pop out from nowhere to all of a sudden be big part...