Moon Over Parador movie poster

Moon Over Parador

"He's not the first actor to impersonate a president... but he may be the last."

September 9, 1988 1h 43m 5.8/10 (84 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Moon Over Parador is a comedy/romance film. directed by Paul Mazursky.

Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Raúl Juliá, and Sônia Braga

Synopsis

Little known actor, Jack Noah, is working on location in the dictatorship of Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right hand man, Roberto, makes Jack an offer he cannot refuse.. to play the dictator. Jack's acting skills fool the masses but not close friends and employees of the dictator.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 9, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 1h 43m 103 minutes total
User Rating 5.8/10 Mixed (84 votes)
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Budget $20M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$20,000,000

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moon Over Parador about?

Little known actor, Jack Noah, is working on location in the dictatorship of Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right hand man, Roberto, makes Jack an offer he cannot refuse.. to...

Who directed Moon Over Parador?

Moon Over Parador was directed by Paul Mazursky.

How long is Moon Over Parador?

Moon Over Parador has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).

When was Moon Over Parador released?

Moon Over Parador was released on September 9, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Moon Over Parador?

The main cast of Moon Over Parador includes Richard Dreyfuss, Raúl Juliá, Sônia Braga, Jonathan Winters, Sammy Davis Jr..