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Paper Moon

1973-05-09 · 102 min · ★ 7.9

Comedy · Crime · Drama

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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Directors
Peter Bogdanovich
Production companies
The Directors Company, Saticoy Productions, Paramount Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,500,000
Revenue
USD 30,900,000

Top Cast

Ryan O'NealRyan O'NealMoses Pray
Tatum O'NealTatum O'NealAddie Loggins
Madeline KahnMadeline KahnTrixie Delight
John HillermanJohn HillermanDeputy Hardin / Jess Hardin
Burton GilliamBurton GilliamFloyd
P.J. JohnsonP.J. JohnsonImogene
James N. HarrellJames N. HarrellThe Minister
Noble WillinghamNoble WillinghamMr. Robertson
Randy QuaidRandy QuaidLeroy
Hugh GillinHugh Gillin2nd Deputy
Rose-Mary RumbleyAunt Billie
Jessie Lee FultonJessie Lee FultonMiss Ollie
Desmond DhoogeCotton Candy Man
Art EllisonArt EllisonSilver Mine Gentleman
Lila WatersThe Minister's Wife
Bob YoungGas Station Attendant
Jack SaundersStation Master
Jody WilburCafe Waitress
Liz RossThe Widow Morgan - Pearl
Yvonne HarrisonThe Widow Bates - Marie

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