Moscow on the Hudson
“Vladimir Ivanoff walks into a department store to buy blue jeans, walks out with a girl friend, an immigration lawyer and a buddy. His life and theirs will never be the same again.”
Synopsis
A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.
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Moscow on the Hudson (1984) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-18
Top Cast
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Robin Williams
Vladimir Ivanoff
María Conchita Alonso
Lucia Lombardo
Cleavant Derricks
Lionel Witherspoon
Alejandro Rey
Orlando Ramirez
Savely Kramarov
Boris, KGB agent
Elya Baskin
Anatoly Cherkasov
Oleg Rudnik
Yuri
Aleksandr Beniaminov
Vladimir's Grandfather
Lyudmila Kramarevskaya
Vladimir's Mother
Ivo Vrzal-Wiegand
Vladimir's Father
Tiger Haynes
Lionel's Grandfather
Eyde Byrde
Lionel's Mother
Robert MacBeth
Lionel's Stepfather
Donna Ingram-Young
Leanne Witherspoon
Yury Olshansky
Blozonov
Olga Talyn
Svetlana
Aleksandr Narodetsky
Leonid
Pierre Orcel
Young French Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25.1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mazursky
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Capetanos, Paul Mazursky
- Original Score
- David McHugh
- Original Title
- Moscow on the Hudson
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Russian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $25.1M
- Production Studios
- Bavaria Film, ML Delphi Premier Productions, Columbia Pictures, Taurus Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mazursky
Leon Capetanos, Paul Mazursky
David McHugh
Donald McAlpine
Richard Halsey
Paul Mazursky
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mazursky
Director
Leon Capetanos
Writer
Paul Mazursky
Writer
Paul Mazursky
Producer
Pato Guzman
Production Design
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
David McHugh
Original Music Composer
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Richard Halsey
Editor
Linda Wayne
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moscow on the Hudson
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moscow on the Hudson about?
A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.
Who directed Moscow on the Hudson?
Moscow on the Hudson was directed by Paul Mazursky.
Who stars in Moscow on the Hudson?
The principal cast of Moscow on the Hudson includes Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks, Alejandro Rey, Savely Kramarov.
When was Moscow on the Hudson released and how long is it?
Moscow on the Hudson was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Moscow on the Hudson make at the box office?
Moscow on the Hudson grossed $25.1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Moscow on the Hudson?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moscow on the Hudson was composed by David McHugh.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moscow on the Hudson?
Moscow on the Hudson holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).