A Million to Juan
“Money can't buy everything. Yeah, right.”
Synopsis
Romantic comedy about an honest Mexican immigrant who struggles without a green card by selling oranges on a street corner. One day a limousine pulls up and he is handed a check for $1,000,000 with instructions that he is to give the check back in 30 days. Initially he uses the check to convince people to extend credit to him. In the meantime he also attracts a woman who is in a dead end relationship with a bossy businessman. At the end of the 30 days, he finds his life in turmoil, the things he got on credit are repossessed, and he is being evicted from his dwelling and being sent back to Mexico.
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Top Cast
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Paul Rodríguez
Juan Lopez
Tony Plana
Jorge
Bert Rosario
Alvaro
Polly Draper
Olivia Smith
Jonathan Hernandez
Alejandro Lopez
Larry Linville
Richard Dickerson
Victor Rivers
Hector Delgado
Maria Rangel
Anita
Leslie Danon
Patricia
Evelina Fernández
Mrs. Gonzales
Gerardo Mejía
Flaco
David Rasche
Jeff
Edward James Olmos
The Angel
Pepe Serna
Mr. Ortiz
Liz Torres
Mrs. Delgado
Paul Williams
Jenkins
Cheech Marin
Shell Shock
Rubén Blades
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 15, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Rodríguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Grasmere, Francisca Matos, Paul Rodríguez, Mark Twain
- Original Score
- Jeffrey Johnson, Steven Jae Johnson
- Original Title
- A Million to Juan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Crystal Sky Worldwide, Prism Entertainment Corporation, Entertainment Media Investment, Steven Paul Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Rodríguez
Robert Grasmere, Francisca Matos, Paul Rodríguez, Mark Twain
Jeffrey Johnson, Steven Jae Johnson
Barry L. Collier, Steven Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Grasmere
Writer
Francisca Matos
Writer
Barry L. Collier
Producer
Steven Paul
Producer
Paul Rodríguez
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Million to Juan
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What is A Million to Juan about?
Romantic comedy about an honest Mexican immigrant who struggles without a green card by selling oranges on a street corner. One day a limousine pulls up and he is handed a check for $1,000,000 with instructions that he is to give the check back in 30 days. Initially he uses the check to convince people to extend credit to him. In the meantime he also attracts a woman who is in a dead end relationship with a bossy businessman. At the end of the 30 days, he finds his life in turmoil, the things he got on credit are repossessed, and he is being evicted from his dwelling and being sent back to Mexico.
Who directed A Million to Juan?
A Million to Juan was directed by Paul Rodríguez.
Who stars in A Million to Juan?
The principal cast of A Million to Juan includes Paul Rodríguez, Tony Plana, Bert Rosario, Polly Draper, Jonathan Hernandez.
When was A Million to Juan released and how long is it?
A Million to Juan was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did A Million to Juan make at the box office?
A Million to Juan grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Million to Juan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Million to Juan was composed by Jeffrey Johnson, Steven Jae Johnson.
Is A Million to Juan based on a book or true story?
A Million to Juan is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Paul Rodríguez".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Million to Juan?
A Million to Juan holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).