Moon Over Parador
“He's not the first actor to impersonate a president... but he may be the last.”
Synopsis
Underappreciated actor Jack Noah is on location in Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right-hand man 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Richard Dreyfuss in "Moon Over Parador" 1988 Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-19
Top Cast
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Richard Dreyfuss
Jack Noah
Raúl Juliá
Roberto Strausmann
Sonia Braga
Madonna
Jonathan Winters
Ralph
Sammy Davis Jr.
Self
Michael Greene
Clint
Polly Holliday
Midge
Milton Gonçalves
Carlo
Charo
Madame Loop
Marianne Sägebrecht
Magda
Reinhard Kolldehoff
Gunther
Richard Russell Ramos
Dieter Lopez
José Lewgoy
Archbishop
Dann Florek
Toby
Roger Aaron Brown
Desmond
Dana Delany
Jenny
Dick Cavett
Self
Ike Pappas
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 9, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.57x
-$8.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Mazursky
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Capetanos, Paul Mazursky
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Moon Over Parador
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.4M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Mazursky
Leon Capetanos, Paul Mazursky, Charles G. Booth
Maurice Jarre
Donald McAlpine
Stuart H. Pappé
Paul Mazursky
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mazursky
Director
Bill Catching
Stunt Coordinator
Stuart H. Pappé
Editor
Leon Capetanos
Screenplay
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Paul Mazursky
Producer
Paul Mazursky
Screenplay
Albert Wolsky
Costume Design
Pato Guzman
Production Design
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moon Over Parador
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moon Over Parador about?
Underappreciated actor Jack Noah is on location in Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right-hand man 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.
Who directed Moon Over Parador?
Moon Over Parador was directed by Paul Mazursky.
Who stars in Moon Over Parador?
The principal cast of Moon Over Parador includes Richard Dreyfuss, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga, Jonathan Winters, Sammy Davis Jr..
When was Moon Over Parador released and how long is it?
Moon Over Parador was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of Moon Over Parador?
Moon Over Parador had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $11.4M at the worldwide box office (0.57 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Moon Over Parador?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moon Over Parador was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moon Over Parador?
Moon Over Parador holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).