The Man in the Moon

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Jason London and Reese Witherspoon sit side by side, Witherspoon wearing a pink top and a ribbon in her hair, in a scene from the film The Man in the Moon.

The Man in the Moon

film by Mulligan [1991]

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Robert Mulligan
The Man in the Moon (1991), however, a surprisingly touching coming-of-age piece set in 1957 Louisiana that starred Reese Witherspoon in her film debut, indicated that Mulligan could still fashion a winner, given the proper material. It was the last film he directed.
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The Man in the Moon (1991), however, a surprisingly touching coming-of-age piece set in 1957 Louisiana that starred Reese Witherspoon in her film debut, indicated that Mulligan could still fashion a winner, given the proper material. It was the last film he directed.
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Reese Witherspoon
Early career: Pleasantville and Cruel Intentions
…debut, portraying a tomboy in The Man in the Moon. That coming-of-age drama was critically acclaimed, and Witherspoon garnered accolades for her performance.
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…debut, portraying a tomboy in The Man in the Moon. That coming-of-age drama was critically acclaimed, and Witherspoon garnered accolades for her performance.
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