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Paper Moon (1973)

โ€œAs P.T. Barnum put it, "There's a sucker born every minute."โ€

7.9/10 ยท 874 votes 1h 42m pg ComedyDramaCrime

#2 of 30 films from 1973 #78 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Peter Bogdanovich ยท Written by Joe David Brown, Alvin Sargent

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Overview

During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.

Cast

Tatum O'Nealas Addie Loggins
Ryan O'Nealas Moses Pray
Madeline Kahnas Trixie Delight
John Hillermanas Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin
Jessie Lee Fultonas Miss Ollie
Noble Willinghamas Mr. Robertson
Randy Quaidas Leroy
P.J. Johnsonas Imogene
James N. Harrellas The Minister
Burton Gilliamas Floyd
Hugh Gillinas 2nd Deputy
Desmond Dhoogeas Cotton Candy Man
Art Ellisonas Silver Mine Gentleman
Lila Watersas The Minister's Wife

Facts

Release dateMay 9, 1973
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 1973 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$2,500,000
Box office$30,900,000 (12.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0070510

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Questions

How long is Paper Moon?
Paper Moon runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Paper Moon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 874 votes, which places it #2 of 30 films released in 1973 in this index (top 97%) and #78 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Paper Moon?
Paper Moon was directed by Peter Bogdanovich. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Last Picture Show (1971), Mask (1985), She's Funny That Way (2015).
Who stars in Paper Moon?
Tatum O'Neal as Addie Loggins; Ryan O'Neal as Moses Pray; Madeline Kahn as Trixie Delight; John Hillerman as Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin; Jessie Lee Fulton as Miss Ollie; Noble Willingham as Mr. Robertson.
What is Paper Moon rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Paper Moon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/53785.

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