Mojave Moon
Synopsis
Al McCord is hanging out at his favourite restaurant when he meets an attractive young woman (Ellie) who is looking for a ride from the city out into the Mojave Desert, where her mother lives. Little does he know that while Ellie is falling in love with him, he is falling for her mother (Julie), despite the nearby presence of Julie's boyfriend who seems likely to go berzerk at any moment. Even more strange, hilarious events follow and it's up to Al to find some explanation. His life may never again be the same.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Dowling
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Glasser
- Original Score
- Johnny Caruso
- Original Title
- Mojave Moon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Dowling
Leonard Glasser
Johnny Caruso
James Glennon
Susan R. Crutcher
Michael Sayles, Matt Salinger, Cindy Cowan, Kevin Dowling
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Dowling
Director
Leonard Glasser
Screenplay
Johnny Caruso
Original Music Composer
Michael Haynes
Stunt Coordinator
Matt Salinger
Producer
James Glennon
Director of Photography
Susan R. Crutcher
Editor
Tim Chappel
Costume Design
Charles Dwight Lee
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mojave Moon
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What is Mojave Moon about?
Al McCord is hanging out at his favourite restaurant when he meets an attractive young woman (Ellie) who is looking for a ride from the city out into the Mojave Desert, where her mother lives. Little does he know that while Ellie is falling in love with him, he is falling for her mother (Julie), despite the nearby presence of Julie's boyfriend who seems likely to go berzerk at any moment. Even more strange, hilarious events follow and it's up to Al to find some explanation. His life may never again be the same.
Who directed Mojave Moon?
Mojave Moon was directed by Kevin Dowling.
Who stars in Mojave Moon?
The principal cast of Mojave Moon includes Danny Aiello, Anne Archer, Angelina Jolie, Michael Biehn, Alfred Molina.
When was Mojave Moon released and how long is it?
Mojave Moon was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Mojave Moon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mojave Moon was composed by Johnny Caruso.