Directed by:
Peter BogdanovichScreenplay:
Alvin SargentCinematography:
László KovácsCast:
Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman, P.J. Johnson, Noble Willingham, Randy Quaid, Art Ellison, Hugh Gillin, Burton Gilliam (more)VOD (4)
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Adapted from the novel "Addie Pray" by Joe David Brown, PAPER MOON is set in the Midwest during the Great Depression, and follows the story of Moses Pray (Ryan OíNeal), a happy-go-lucky con artist who travels through the Midwest on a mission to swindle money out of innocent widows. While attending a friendís funeral, Pray is called upon by two elderly ladies to deliver the daughter of the deceased, Addie (Tatum OíNeal), to her aunt in Missouri. Soon learning that the 9-year-old is almost as mischievous and manipulative as he is, Pray and Addie develop a father and daughter routine that increases their credibility as well as their income. Now, the devious duo set out on a series of misadventures involving crooked cops, bootleggers, grieving widows and a Carney dancer named Miss Trixie Delight (Kahn) who adds a little spice to their routine. (official distributor synopsis)
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Ryan O'Neal
USA
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Tatum O'Neal
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Madeline Kahn
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John Hillerman
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P.J. Johnson
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Noble Willingham
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Randy Quaid
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Art Ellison
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Hugh Gillin
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Burton Gilliam
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James N. Harrell
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Jessie Lee Fulton
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Desmond Dhooge
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Lila Waters
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