Coming Up on Saturday at The Described Movies: Moonraker and Anna
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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies Moonraker (1979) and Anna (2019).
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Movie 1: Moonraker (1979)
Moonraker (1979) is a spy adventure film and the eleventh entry in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions. The story begins when a British space
shuttle is hijacked while being transported by aircraft, prompting MI6 to assign James Bond to investigate the disappearance.
Bond's investigation leads him to Hugo Drax, a wealthy industrialist whose aerospace company is responsible for building the missing shuttle. As Bond follows
a trail of clues across the globe, he uncovers a sinister plan involving a hidden space station and a scheme to reshape humanity according to Drax's vision.
Along the way, Bond encounters danger, intrigue, and a variety of memorable allies and adversaries, including the formidable Jaws.
Directed by Lewis Gilbert, the film combines espionage, action, and science fiction elements on a grand scale. Featuring exotic locations, elaborate set
pieces, and spectacular visual effects, Moonraker remains one of the most ambitious and visually distinctive films in the James Bond franchise.
Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Produced by: Albert R. Broccoli
Starring: Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry
Written by: Christopher Wood
Music by: John Barry
Cinematography: Jean Tournier
Edited by: John Glen
Distributed by: United Artists
Release date: 29 June 1979 (UK)
File length: 119 minutes
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $34 million
Box office: Approx. $210.3 million
Movie 2: Anna (2019)
Anna (2019) is an action thriller centred on a young woman whose seemingly ordinary life conceals extraordinary secrets. Anna Poliatova is a striking and
intelligent model living in Paris, but beneath her glamorous exterior she is a highly trained assassin working for the Soviet intelligence service.
As Anna carries out dangerous missions across Europe, she becomes entangled in a complex web of loyalty, deception, and international espionage. Caught
between powerful intelligence agencies and determined to gain control of her own future, she must rely on her skills, resourcefulness, and courage to survive.
Directed by Luc Besson, the film features fast-paced action sequences, unexpected twists, and a non-linear narrative that gradually reveals the full extent
of Anna's story. Combining suspense, intrigue, and stylish visuals, Anna delivers a gripping tale of espionage and survival.
Directed by: Luc Besson
Produced by: Luc Besson, Marc Shmuger
Starring: Sasha Luss, Luke Evans, Cillian Murphy, Helen Mirren, Alexander Petrov
Written by: Luc Besson
Music by: Eric Serra
Cinematography: Thierry Arbogast
Edited by: Julien Rey
Distributed by: Lionsgate
Release date: 21 June 2019 (USA)
File length: 119 minutes
Country: France
Language: English
Budget: Approx. $30 million
Box office: Approx. $31.9 million