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Moon Over Parador
🎬 Movie

Moon Over Parador

1988 · 103 min Comedy Romance
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Paul Mazursky

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 Cast

Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss

Jack Noah

Raúl Juliá

Raúl Juliá

Roberto Strausmann

Sônia Braga

Sônia Braga

Madonna

Jonathan Winters

Jonathan Winters

Ralph

Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr.

Self

Michael Greene

Michael Greene

Clint

Polly Holliday

Polly Holliday

Midge

Milton Gonçalves

Milton Gonçalves

Carlo

Charo

Charo

Madame Loop

Marianne Sägebrecht

Marianne Sägebrecht

Magda

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