Paper Moon
1973
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Synopsis
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.
Key facts
Cast
Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman, Burton Gilliam, P.J. Johnson, James N. Harrell, Noble Willingham
Original language
English
First release
May 9, 1973 (United States)
Production companies
The Directors Company
Based on
Addie Pray
Awards
Silver nugget for the best foreign film, Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Kansas, Missouri, St. Joseph
Filming locations
Kansas
Crew
Screenplay
Alvin Sargent
Producer
Peter Bogdanovich
Cinematography
László Kovács
Editing
Verna Fields
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Couch Film Festival 2020
- Academy Awards 1974 academy_award
- Writers Guild of America 1974 generic
- National Board of Review 1973 generic
- San Sebastián International Film Festival 1973 generic
Titles
| Original title | Paper Moon | |
| Alternate title | Lune de papier | |
| Alternate title | La Barbe à papa |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United States | May 9, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | July 1, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Italy | October 31, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Spain | November 1, 1973 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | November 30, 1973 |
| Theatrical | France | December 13, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | December 13, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Germany | December 20, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | December 20, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | December 25, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Norway | December 26, 1973 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | January 10, 1974 |
| Theatrical | Finland | February 1, 1974 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | February 7, 1974 |
| Theatrical | Japan | March 9, 1974 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | March 29, 1974 |
| Theatrical | Poland | January 12, 1976 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Brazil | October 1, 2003 |
| Home video | Netherlands | October 9, 2003 |
| Home video | United Kingdom | May 25, 2015 |
Full credits
| Director | Peter Bogdanovich |
| Cast | Ryan O'Neal (Moses Pray), Tatum O'Neal (Addie Loggins), Madeline Kahn (Trixie Delight), John Hillerman (Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin), Burton Gilliam (Floyd), P.J. Johnson (Imogene), James N. Harrell (The Minister), Noble Willingham (Mr. Robertson), Randy Quaid (Leroy), Hugh Gillin (2nd Deputy), Rose-Mary Rumbley (Aunt Billie), Jessie Lee Fulton (Miss Ollie), Desmond Dhooge (Cotton Candy Man), Art Ellison (Silver Mine Gentleman), Lila Waters (The Minister's Wife), Bob Young (Gas Station Attendant), Jack Saunders (Station Master), Jody Wilbur (Cafe Waitress), Liz Ross (The Widow Morgan - Pearl), Yvonne Harrison (The Widow Bates - Marie), Ed Reed (The Lawman - Bates' Home), Dorothy Price (Ribbon Saleslady), Eleanor Bogart (The Widow Stanley - Elvira), Dorothy Forster (The Widow Huff - Edna), Lana Daniel (Moze's Girlfriend), Herschel Morris (The Barber), Dejah Moore (Salesgirl - $20 Bill), Ralph Coder (Store Manager), Harriet Ketchum (Store Customer), Kenneth Hughes (Harem Tent Barker), George Lillie (The Photographer), Floyd Mahaney (Beau - Hardin's Deputy), Gilbert Milton (Leroy's Father), Tandy Arnold (Leroy's Brother), Dennis Beden (Leroy's Brother), Vernon Schwanke (Leroy's Brother) |
| Screenplay | Alvin Sargent |
| Producer | Peter Bogdanovich |
| Cinematography | László Kovács |
| Editing | Verna Fields |
| Production design | Polly Platt |
| Costumes | Polly Platt |
Additional data: TMDB.
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