Moon Over Parador
Richard Dreyfuss plays actor Jack Noah, who gets the role of his life when Parador's fascist strongman consumes too much national drink and drops dead the day before elections. The chief of police (Raul Julia) then "invites" Noah to assume the role of president - under threat of death.
Noah's confidence grows with each speech and with personal support from the dead leader's sultry mistress (Sonia Braga), a champion of Parador's downtrodden masses. But when guerrilla fighters strike, Noah wonders if it might not be time to move to a new role.
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Very entertaining - imagination201
R. Dreyfuss proves his talent once again with this lovely comedy where he plays a double for a defunct dictator. However, aside from the comedy, the light political intrigue makes you wonder how he'll get out of there, and if he'll manage to improve things while in control. All in all, it's a good entertainment for all ages :)Do I know who I am? - Marilyn
Richard Dreyfus gets into some pretty funny situations in this movie and keeping track of what parts he is playing is great fun. This is a light hearted comedy with easy laughs. So how many parts can we all play at the same time? It can be fun to imagine!Moon Over Parador! Love It! - purpulicious
This is a great film. Richard Dreyfuss plays an actor who gets caught up playing the role of a Dictator that suddenly dies. Has a great supporting cast. Everyone around him knows something is different buy no one cares they are just glad to be working. Worth a watch.
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Very entertaining - imagination201
R. Dreyfuss proves his talent once again with this lovely comedy where he plays a double for a defunct dictator. However, aside from the comedy, the light political intrigue makes you wonder how he'll get out of there, and if he'll manage to improve things ...Do I know who I am? - Marilyn
Richard Dreyfus gets into some pretty funny situations in this movie and keeping track of what parts he is playing is great fun. This is a light hearted comedy with easy laughs. So how many parts can we all play at the same time? It can be fun to imagine!Moon Over Parador! Love It! - purpulicious
This is a great film. Richard Dreyfuss plays an actor who gets caught up playing the role of a Dictator that suddenly dies. Has a great supporting cast. Everyone around him knows something is different buy no one cares they are just glad to be working. ...