Moscow on the Hudson
1984
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Synopsis
A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.
Facts
Setting
New York City, Moscow
Filming location
New York City, Germany
Production
Columbia Pictures
Original language
English, Russian
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Golden Globes (USA) 1985 generic
- National Society of Film Critics Awards 1985 generic
