Paper Moon

Name: Paper Moon
Genre: Crime, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1973
Duration: 102 min

United States • English • 1973 • 1h 42m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Peter Bogdanovich

Crime Drama Comedy

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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.

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Noah Baumbach’s Adventures in Moviegoing
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Scene Stealers: Best Supporting Actors
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Three by Peter Bogdanovich
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Additions: March 2020
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Credits

Crew

DirectorPeter Bogdanovich

WriterAlvin Sargent

CinematographerLászló Kovács

EditorVerna Fields

ProducerPeter Bogdanovich

Cast

Tatum O'Nealas Addie Loggins

Ryan O'Nealas Moses Pray

Madeline Kahnas Trixie Delight

John Hillermanas Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin

Jessie Lee Fulton

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Articles

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Paper Moon: Partners in CrimeMark Harris — Nov 26, 2024