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When the iron-fisted ruler of a small African nation dies, his top aide, Roberto Strausmann (Raul Julia), will do anything to avoid a regime change, so he recruits struggling film actor Jack Noah (Richard Dreyfuss) to pose as the deceased political leader. Jack looks just like the man he's portraying, and, with Strausmann's expert instruction, he successfully fools the world. But as Jack falls for ravishing humanitarian Madonna Mendez (Sonia Braga), he decides to use his influence for good.
  • Rating:
    PG-13
  • Genre:
    comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Paul Mazursky
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $10.1M
  • Runtime:
  • Production Co:
    Universal Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Surround

Cast & Crew

Richard Dreyfuss
Jack Noah, President Alphonse Simms
Raul Julia
Roberto Strausmann
Sonia Braga
Madonna Mendez
Jonathan Winters
Ralph
Michael Greene
Clint
Polly Holliday
Midge
Charo
Madame Loop
Marianne Sagebrecht
Magda
Sammy Davis Jr.
Self
Dick Cavett
Self
Paul Mazursky
Director
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Audience Reviews for Moon Over Parador

  • Jan 18, 2013
    Raul Julia was such a great actor! So, it is great to see some of his work, that I had not yet seen. The movie is all kinds of over-the-top and goofy. But, in that manic and fun way that I enjoy so much. Richard Dreyfuss is fantastic as he takes on several roles and he does pretty well. But, for me this is Raul Julia's movie. He played such a great bad-guy, I never get tired of watching his performances.
    Jason R Super Reviewer
  • Sep 06, 2010
    No, Parador isn't a real country, but that just means that this could be any country. The story is only somewhat realistic, but it's very funny, and entertaining. I really liked it.
    Aj V Super Reviewer
  • Jan 12, 2008
    Great movie! Sonia Braga ultimately shines!
    Leo L Super Reviewer
  • Mar 29, 2007
    Mildly amusing comedy that's a cross between Bananas and Dave. Dreyfus is likeable enough, but it lacks bite and invariably falls back on weak farce and slapstick. OK though.
    xGary X Super Reviewer
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