Young English girl Nikky and her aunt arrive at the Moon-Spinners, a hotel on Crete, to a less than enthusiastic welcome. The coolness of the owner is only out-done by the surliness of her brother Stratos, recently back from London. But then there is nice English lad Mark to make friends with, at least until Stratos and his pal take a shot at him one night. When Nikky helps him hide she finds the Greeks are after her too.
Young English girl Nikky and her aunt arrive at the Moon-Spinners, a hotel on Crete, to a less than enthusiastic welcome. The coolness of the owner is only out-done by the surliness of her brother Stratos, recently back from London. But then there is nice English lad Mark to make friends with, at least until Stratos and his pal take a shot at him one night. When Nikky helps him hide she finds the Greeks are after her too.
The film's central conflict revolves around a classic adventure mystery involving jewel smuggling and a fugitive, which is an apolitical subject matter. The narrative champions individual bravery and the eventual triumph of justice without promoting specific ideological viewpoints.
This 1964 adventure film features a predominantly white cast in its lead roles, reflecting the era and the British origin of its main characters. The narrative focuses on a mystery without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
The film "The Moon-Spinners" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on a mystery and adventure in Crete, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1964 film "The Moon-Spinners" is an adaptation of Mary Stewart's novel. All major characters, including Nikky Ferris, Mark Camford, and Madame Habib, retain their original genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
The 1964 film adaptation of Mary Stewart's novel portrays its characters, such as Nikky Ferris and Mark Camford, with racial backgrounds consistent with their descriptions in the source material. No character established as one race was depicted as a different race.
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