Moon Over Parador

Moon Over Parador

1988 · 103 min · EN · PG-13 · 5.7 (71 votes)
Dir. Paul Mazursky · Starring Richard Dreyfuss, Raúl Juliá, Sonia Braga, Jonathan Winters, Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Greene · Music Maurice Jarre

He's not the first actor to impersonate a president... but he may be the last.

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Little known actor, Jack Noah, is working on location in the dictatorship of Parador at the time the dictator dies. The dictator's right hand man, Roberto, makes Jack an offer he cannot refuse.. to play the dictator. Jack's acting skills fool the masses but not close friends and employees of the dictator.

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A delightful romp through a fictional South American dictatorship. It's a charmingly silly tale of mistaken identity and political impersonation, offering lighthearted satire and a feel-good escape. Perfect for a relaxed watch.

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