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This is an entertaining light suspense mystery with a dash of romance thrown in for good measure. I must admit that I was a huge Hayley Mills fan growing up but this is not one of my favorites. Originally released in 1964 this film stars Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach, Joan Greenwood, Pola Negri and Peter McEnery. It was directed by James Neilson and produced by Bill Anderson. Set on the breathtaking island of Crete, the scenery is beautiful. It is the story of two tourists who accidentally encounter jewel thieves. Nikky (Hayley Mills) and her Aunt Francis (Joan Greenwood) are on vacation in a small Greek fishing village, staying in a sleepy little village inn. Nikky starts to fall for the adorable Mark Camford (Peter McEnery) and ultimately must help rescue him when things start to heat up. I must make sure to include the delightfully nefarious Madame Habib (Pola Negri) who lives on a yacht and has a leashed trained cheetah for a pet. A film filled with romance, drama, mystery, humor and action. The saddest part is the DVD quality that Disney is known for is sadly lacking whereas the same movie on VHS is far superior. If you are a Hayley Mills fan it is definitely fun to see her in a more mature role. And if you are a fan of Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys or Trixie Belden I am sure you will find this appealing. ***Please note this was an adaptation of a book by the same name written by Mary Stewart and suggested as a Disney film by Mrs. Lillian Disney. I would strongly suggest reading the book, as it is a most enjoyable read!Read full review
The Moonspinners is one of my favorite Disney films. I have seen it numerous times and never tire of it. Hayley Mills and Peter McEnery are great in their roles and Eli Wallach is the perfect villain. This film is very entertaining and, in my opinion, one of Disney's best. You can't go wrong if you add this one to your collection. I look forward to the enjoyment of seeing it many more times!
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Had seen this many years ago and was captivated my the light story and great cinematography. A classic Disney feature. Haley Mills , as the title character fulfills all that you would expect. A great supporting cast as well. Just enough action to keep a good pace. If you are looking for the special effects that are in todays pictures....don't look here, but DO expect to be pleased with what you see. The Moon Spinners is a classic that is timeless. Great viewing experience.
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I bought this DVD because I grew up watching Hayley Mills movies! She was my role model as a child...starting with her POLLYANNA movie where she found the "good" in every situation, or person, that she met. I thoroughly enjoyed re-watching the Moon Spinners and still jumped at all the scary places! The quality of the color and sound was excellent on this DVD. It sure brought back great memories of movies that could be viewed by the whole family and it was fun to see the fashions of the time. I would recommend this movie to any family, especially those with young ladies.
Brings back good memories. Had a big crush on Hayley Mills when I was young. Picture quality is not the best, but remember the movie is over 50 years old!
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