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1987 · 102 min · PG

Moonstruck

Directed by Norman Jewison · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Moonstruck (1987) is a Comedy film, directed by Norman Jewison set in New York City during the 1980s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of love & longing and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Dick Hyman
Cinematography
David Watkin
Cast
CherNicolas CageVincent GardeniaOlympia DukakisDanny AielloJulie BovassoJohn MahoneyLouis Guss

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & LongingFamily & Loyalty
Tone
RomanticComedic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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