Film vs Film
Select two cult films to compare side by side.
Rocking Moon Synopsis
Sasha Larianoff, who runs a fox ranch on Rocking Moon Island off the coast of Alaska, hires Gary Tynan, an American soldier of fortune, to help her when her brother is injured. Nick Nash, who holds the mortgage on the fox ranch, feigns love for Sasha while conspiring with his band of poachers to steal Sasha's pelts during a celebration. Nash finally makes his move, overpowers Gary, and takes the swag to a cave. Gary regains his wits and leads a party of traders to the cave, catching Nash and his men red-handed. Gary decides to stay on and become an equal partner with Sasha on her fox ranch.
A Celebrated Case Synopsis
Foster sister of the Duchess d'Aubeterre, Madeline, marries Jean Renaud, a French soldier, and has a daughter named Adrienne. Five years later, on a battlefield, Renaud is entrusted by the Count de Moray with jewels and papers proving that Adrienne is his heir. After Moray's death, Renaud gives everything to Madeline and then returns to the battle. Lazarre, who had followed Renaud, then goes to Madeline and demands the jewels. Madeline's refusal awakens Adrienne, but Madeline quiets her by saying that her father is home. When Madeline still refuses Lazarre's request, he stabs her. Later, Adrienne tells the neighbors that her father had just been with her mother. Renaud is sentenced to prison for life, after which the Duchess adopts Adrienne. Many years later, Adrienne re-encounters her father and eventually the true murderer is revealed and Renaud is pardoned.
"Rocking Moon" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "A Celebrated Case" offers its own unique cult appeal.
Suggested Watch:
Rocking Moon