Quick Facts
DirectorNorman Jewison
Runtime1h 42m · PG-13
GenresComedy · Drama · Romance
Release1987-12-16
Film
Moonstruck
1987· PG-13· 1h 42m· Comedy· Drama· Romance
“Life. Family. Love.”
Moonstruck, a 1987 romantic comedy, centers on Loretta Castorini, a pragmatic 37-year-old Italian-American widow who accepts a proposal from her indifferent boyfriend, Johnny, only to be captivated by his estranged, passionate younger brother, Ronny. As Loretta navigates her growing affection for Ronny, who harbors resentment towards Johnny for his lost hand, she uncovers hidden romances within her family, complicating her own heart's desires.
1987-12-16
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Key Crew
DirectorNorman Jewison
WriterJohn Patrick Shanley
ProducerNorman Jewison
Director of PhotographyDavid Watkin
Original Music ComposerDick Hyman
EditorLou Lombardo
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Details
Released1987-12-16
Runtime1h 42m · PG-13
StatusReleased
StudiosStar Partners · Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer · Patrick Palmer & Norman Jewison Productions
Budget$15M
Box office$122M
LanguagesEnglish · Italian
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating6.8/10 · 1116 votes
Original languageen
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