Paper Moon
"As P.T. Barnum put it, "There's a sucker born every minute.""
Originally released in 1973. Paper Moon is a comedy/crime film. directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
Starring Tatum O'Neal, Ryan O'Neal, and Madeline Kahn
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 9, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (789 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$30.9M
12.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tatum O'Neal
as Addie Loggins
Ryan O'Neal
as Moses Pray
Madeline Kahn
as Trixie Delight
John Hillerman
as Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin
Jessie Lee Fulton
as Miss Ollie
Noble Willingham
as Mr. Robertson
Randy Quaid
as Leroy
P.J. Johnson
as Imogene
James N. Harrell
as The Minister
Burton Gilliam
as Floyd (Desk Clerk)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $30,900,000
Production Companies
- The Directors Company
- Saticoy Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paper Moon about?
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.
Who directed Paper Moon?
Paper Moon was directed by Peter Bogdanovich.
How long is Paper Moon?
Paper Moon has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Paper Moon released?
Paper Moon was released on May 9, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Paper Moon?
The main cast of Paper Moon includes Tatum O'Neal, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman, Jessie Lee Fulton.
Is Paper Moon worth watching?
Paper Moon has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 789 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.