Utterly delightful. Father and daughter Ryan and Tatum O'Neal, under Peter Bogdanovich's superlative direction, produce one of the most affectingly warm and cunningly sly movies of the 1970s. Set in depression era America and beautifully photographed in pristine monochrome by Laszlo Kovacs, it's a period piece that refuses to get old, such is the deft imagery and sharpness of the screenplay. Story essentially…
Top Cast
Ryan O'Neal
Moses Pray
Tatum O'Neal
Addie Loggins
Madeline Kahn
Trixie Delight
John Hillerman
Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin
Burton Gilliam
Floyd
P.J. Johnson
Imogene
James N. Harrell
The Minister
Noble Willingham
Mr. Robertson
Randy Quaid
Leroy
Hugh Gillin
2nd Deputy
Rose-Mary Rumbley
Aunt Billie
Jessie Lee Fulton
Miss Ollie
Desmond Dhooge
Cotton Candy Man
Art Ellison
Silver Mine Gentleman
Lila Waters
The Minister's Wife
Bob Young
Gas Station Attendant
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***Ryan O’Neal and his kid daughter Tatum in 1930’s Kansas*** In Depression-era Kansas, a conman who sells Bibles (Ryan O’Neal) is coerced into allowing a precocious 9 year-old (Tatum O’Neal) to ride with him as they travel to St. Joseph, Missouri, where her aunt lives. Madeline Kahn plays a carnival “dancer” with P.J. Johnson as her teen aide. John Hillerman appears in a double role as a bootlegger and police…
FAQ about Paper Moon
What is Paper Moon about?
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.
When was Paper Moon released?
Paper Moon was released in 1973.
What genres does Paper Moon belong to?
Paper Moon is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Drama.
Who stars in Paper Moon?
The cast of Paper Moon includes Ryan O'Neal, Tatum O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman, Burton Gilliam.