The Moon and Sixpence (1959 film)

The Moon and Sixpence
Laurence Olivier in leprosy makeup
Written byS. Lee Pogostin (adaptation), Somerset Maugham (novel)
Directed byRobert Mulligan
Starring
Production
ProducerDavid Susskind
Running time90 minutes
Original release
ReleaseOctober 30, 1959 (1959-10-30)
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The Moon and Sixpence was an American television movie broadcast on NBC on October 30, 1959. The production, starring Laurence Olivier, was adapted by S. Lee Pogostin from the novel by Somerset Maugham. The production won multiple Emmy and Sylvania Awards, including awards for Olivier's acting, Pogostin's adaptation, and Robert Mulligan's direction.


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