Moonstruck (1987) (original) (raw)
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Original title
Moonstruck
Year
1987
Running time
102 min.
Country
United States
Director
Screenwriter
Cast
Music
Cinematography
Producer
Genre
Comedy. Drama. Romance | Romantic Comedy. Family Relationships
Synopsis
In this glowingly atmospheric comedy, a young Italian-American woman, bitter after having been widowed by a speeding bus, makes a practical decision to marry a longtime friend for stability and security, even though her feelings for him are tepid at best. But when she falls in love with her fiances estranged one-handed younger brother, screwball sparks fly. Great, subtle performances and a warm regard for the films Bronx milieu highlight the film. Academy Award Nominations: 6, including Best Picture, Best Director.
Awards
1987: 3 Academy Awards: Actress (Cher), Supporting Actress (Dukakis), Original Screenplay. 6 Nominations
1987: Golden Globes: Best Actress (Cher) and Best Supp. Actress (Dukakis). 5 Nominations
1988: Berlin Film Festival: Silver Bear - Best Director
1988: BAFTA Awards: 4 nominations, including Best Actress (Cher)
1987: David di Donatello Awards: Best Foreign Actress (Cher). 2 Nominations
1987: New York Film Critics Circle: Nominated for Best Supp. Actress (Dukakis)
Critics' reviews
- "This is a movie that makes you want to sing 'Boheme' and walk in the moonlight and move to Brooklyn."
- "A delightful surprise... Jewison does his best work in decades"
- "A corny, overblown romance, and while it eventually wins you over with its atmosphere and good nature, it's far from the masterpiece you've been hearing about."
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