title: What the Moon Saw
text: # What the Moon Saw
  
  What the Moon Saw is a 1990 Australian film directed by Pino Amenta. The first of five films Boulevard Films made following the success of Boulevard of Broken Dreams (1988), it was based on Howson's memories of being a child actor in the theatre.
  
  The musical performed in the film, Sinbad's Last Adventure was written by Howson.
  
  ## Plot
  
  Steven Wilson travels from the outback to visit his Gran in Melbourne for the school holidays. Gran's former role as a showgirl enables Steven to be drawn in by the magic of the theatre. While watching a performance of Sinbad's Last Adventure, Steven becomes immersed in the story, becoming the sailor himself, and adventure ensues.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Andrew Shepherd as Steven Wilson
  * Max Phipps as Mr Zachary
  * Pat Evison as Gran
  * Kim Gyngell as Jim Shilling
  * Danielle Spencer as Emma
  * Alan Fletcher as Mr Esposito
  * Gary Sweet as Alan Wilson
  * Adrian Wright as Kurt
  * Kurt Ludescher as George
  * Tommy Dysart as Skip
  * Mark Hennessy as Tony
  * Robyn Gibbes as Bev Wilson
  