1973 · 102 min · PG

Paper Moon

Name: Paper Moon
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released: 1973
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Tatum O'Neal, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman, Jessie Lee Fulton

Directed by Peter Bogdanovich · Comedy, Crime, Drama

Paper Moon (1973) is a Comedy film, directed by Peter Bogdanovich set in Kansas and Missouri during the 1930s. It runs 102 minutes and is rated PG.

A con artist and road trip, with a comedic and nostalgic tone. Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Cinematography

László Kovács

Cast

Tatum O'NealRyan O'NealMadeline KahnJohn HillermanJessie Lee FultonNoble WillinghamRandy QuaidP.J. Johnson

The world of this film

Setting

Where

Kansas Missouri

Setting

Rural

When

1930s

Premise & themes

Premise

Con Artist Road Trip

Themes

Family & Loyalty

Tone

ComedicNostalgic

Shape

Protagonist

Two HanderChild Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

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Paper Moon

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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