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Across the Moon

1994 1h 28m EN
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★4.2TMDB · 13
RomanceComedyDrama
Synopsis
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Two young women bond while living together out in the California desert to be close to their boyfriends who are serving time at the nearby state prison.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Lisa Gottlieb
Writers
Stephen Schneck
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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RUNTIME

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88 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lisa Gottlieb, shot by Andrzej Sekula. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Christopher Tyng. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Daniel Loewenthal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Christina Applegate and Elizabeth Peña and Michael Mundra carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0109042 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lisa Gottlieb directs. Andrzej Sekula behind the camera. Christopher Tyng scores. Daniel Loewenthal cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 188 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
  • 232 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
  • 3Directed by Lisa Gottlieb, shot by Andrzej Sekula. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Christopher Tyng. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Daniel Loewenthal shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Christina Applegate and Elizabeth Peña and Michael Mundra carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt0109042 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Only 13 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Andrzej Sekula
Original score
Christopher Tyng
Editing
Daniel Loewenthal
Production design
Ivo Cristante
Costume design
Giovanna Ottobre-Melton
Makeup / hair
Susan Jennifer Lipson
Sound
John Ross
Stunt coordinator
Bud Davis
Runtime
88 min · 1h 28m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN

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Lisa Gottlieb

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Production companies

Who made it

  • AI

    Airstream Films Inc.

Key crew

  • ProducerRobert Mickelson
  • Costume DesignGiovanna Ottobre-Melton
  • EditorDaniel Loewenthal
  • CastingTom McSweeney
  • Line ProducerCathy Mickel Gibson
  • Casting AssociatePhaedra Harris
  • Location ManagerChristine Bonnem
  • CastingCathy Henderson
  • Production CoordinatorJeffrey J. Kiehlbauch
  • Post Production SupervisorDaniel Loewenthal
  • Production DesignIvo Cristante
  • Art DirectionKen Larson
  • Set DecorationTim Colohan
  • Script SupervisorValerie E. Norman
  • StuntsErik Stabenau
  • StuntsLynn Salvatori
  • StuntsKurtis Epper
  • Stunt CoordinatorBud Davis
  • Key Hair StylistSusan Jennifer Lipson
  • Makeup Department HeadFelicity Bowring
  • First Assistant DirectorJeffrey Wetzel
  • Second Assistant DirectorAlexandra E. Perce
  • Special Effects CoordinatorMartin Bresin
  • Sound MixerWilliam Fiege

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • california
  • prisoner
  • woman director

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1995-03-28

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