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Moon Over Parador

1988 · 103 min

A breezy, playful political farce that coasts on charm and star wattage, mixing light suspense with romantic sparks and gentle satire.

Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga

Tagline: He's not the first actor to impersonate a president... but he may be the last.
Overview: 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.

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Directed by: Paul Mazursky
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga

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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
power
deception
politics
love
Places: big city
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	3
Horror	0
Humour	6
Realism	5
Romance	5
Tension	4
Darkness	3
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	4

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