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Moon Over Parador [DVD]
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Genre | Comedy |
Format | Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC |
Contributor | Sonia Braga, Edward Asner, Polly Holliday, Paul Mazursky, Richard Russell Ramos, Rey, Fernando, Dana Delany, Dann Florek, Jonathan Winters, Milton Gonçalves, Ike Pappas, Sägebrecht, Marianne, Reinhard Kolldehoff, José Lewgoy, Raul Julia, Michael Greene, Richard Dreyfuss See more |
Initial release date | 2013-04-02 |
Language | English |
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Richard Dreyfuss plays actor Jack Noah, who gets the role of his life when Parador's fascist strongman consumes too much national drink and drops dead the day before the elections. The chief of police (Raul Julia) then "invites" Noah to assume the role of president—under the threat of death. Noah's confidence grows with each speech and with personal support from the dead leader's sultry mistress (Sonia Braga), a champion of Parador's downtrodden masses. But when guerilla fighters strike, Noah wonders if it might not be time to move to a new role.
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
- Product Dimensions : 7.75 x 5.75 x 0.53 inches; 0.01 ounces
- Item model number : 025192556524
- Director : Paul Mazursky
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
- Run time : 1 hour and 44 minutes
- Release date : April 2, 2013
- Actors : Richard Dreyfuss, Raul Julia, Sonia Braga, Jonathan Winters, Dana Delany
- Subtitles: : French, Spanish
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
- Studio : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B00023P4QK
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,484 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #138 in Romance (Movies & TV)
- #553 in Comedy (Movies & TV)
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2024This is one of my favorite new movies… and a relatively unknown flick. It’s new to me! One of those rare times when you come across the movie, but it should be one of your favorites, but it is relatively unknown. It’s got a fantastic cast, and the premise is very plausible and relatable. The scenery is also spectacular and the guest appearance by Sammy Davis Junior truly epic!
Do yourself a favor and watch this movie!
- Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024Especially liked his return to home reactions.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024Everything today is violence and shooting something or someone. Take a step back in time and watch this classic.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024This Is A Great, Fun, Richard Dreyfuss’ Movie! I Can’t Wait To See It Again!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2009Just what roles does actor Jack Noah(Richard Dreyfuss)seek? A set of circumstances give him a chance to act the role of his life - Parador's facist dictator consumes too much alcohol and drops dead just the day before the national elections; the Chief of Police(Raul Julia) asks him to assume the role of president, under the threat of death. His confidence grows with each speech; but, more so with the personal support of the dead leader's mistress(Sonia Brago)who is a supporter of Parador's downtrodden masses. Then guerrilla fighters strike and Jack decides that he might just move on to a more rewarding role.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2016This is a great film and it's surprising to me that it's not more well known. Richard Dreyfuss is fantastic and, in fact, it may be one of his best and funniest roles. It also features the late great Raul Julia, an actor who died before he got the fame he deserved. Also in the cast is the great comedian Jonathan Winters.
The story is a bit preposterous (to say the least), but it's such a funny concept. It would spoil the story if I said to much about it, so suffice to say that it takes place on a Caribbean island and Dreyfuss gets a chance to play the role of a lifetime.
Great movie. Worth watching many, many times.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2013Moon Over Parador has always been a wonderful movie, however it is hysterical, sad, and relevant again in light of the death of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. Many normal people who are in no way conspiracy theorists believe that Chavez died in December of 2012 and that the death was covered up until spring of 2013-- including at least two other South American leaders who believed his "body" to be a wax dummy at his funeral. He may have died in December while in Cuba for a 3rd cancer surgery. One could imagine, in a fanciful way, that the Chavez Government devised the idea after watching Moon Over Parador. The similarities are uncanny. In any case, the movie is the best "dictator spoof" that I have ever seen, does a great job lampooning U.S. backed "puppet governments" and the CIA, and in Richard Dreyfuss did an amazing job acting. I highly recommend this movie!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2022I watched the movie once when I was a kid. I want to watch it again, but couldn’t remember it’s name. All I could remember was a guy named Jack playing a South American President.
After watching it, I found it similar to the 1993 movie “Dave”. Both movies are entertaining. Great performances by Richard Dryfuss, Raul Julia, and Sonia Braga.
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KERGReviewed in France on November 13, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars 👍
Bonne réception !
- KathReviewed in the United Kingdom on December 9, 2010
5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie!
I never saw this movie advertised when it was released. I found it by accident on a movie channel. This film has been on my wish list for years and finally bought it. I'm sure glad I did because it's as entertaining today as it was back then. I recommend this film when you need a feel-good day.
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広島ガメラReviewed in Japan on December 6, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars 今は亡きラウル・ジュリアの怪演とモーリス・ジャールの名曲
九年前にレビューを投稿されたもじょまるさんと同感です。リージョンコードで日本の「ほとんどのプレイヤーでは」再生不可と知りながら購入しましたが案の定再生できず。ジャケットを見て慰めつつ、スカパーのいくつかの洋画チャンネルにリクエストしましたが未だ実現せず。リチャード・ドレイファスはもちろんですが、私はラウル・ジュリアの大ファンでこの映画は特にお気に入り。ヒロインのソニア・ブラガや脇を固めるフェルナンド・レイも良いし、モーリス・ジャールの音楽は輸入のサントラをアマゾンで購入し繰り返し聴いています。
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Elliott GoldsmithReviewed in Mexico on August 16, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena pelicula Excelentes actores , humor
lo vimos hace años y nos costo mucho trabajo conseguir
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Reinhard SReviewed in Germany on February 22, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars gute Doppelrolle
Diese Komödie aus dem Jahre 1988 ist gut inszeniert, sie ist lebhaft, lustig und satirisch. Die Besetzung ist gut. Namhafte Schauspieler wurden für diesen Film verpflichtet, sie geben hier ihr bestes.. Vor allem Richard Dreyfuss brilliert hier in einer sehr amüsanten, treffsicheren Doppelrolle.
Alles in allem ein Film den man sich bestimmt nicht nur einmal sondern auch öfters anschauen möchte.