Moonstruck
Moonstruck is a 1987 American romantic comedy film directed by Norman Jewison and written by John Patrick Shanley.
Moonstruck is a 1987 American romantic comedy film directed by Norman Jewison and written by John Patrick Shanley. Starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia, and Danny Aiello, it follows a Brooklyn widow who becomes romantically involved with her fiancé’s estranged brother. The film was a major critical and commercial success and won three Academy Awards.
Plot
The story follows Loretta Castorini, who agrees to marry a practical but dull man, then falls in love with his passionate estranged brother. Their relationship unfolds amid family tensions, romance, and questions about love, fate, and marriage.
Cast and characters
Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia, and Danny Aiello lead the ensemble. The supporting characters help shape the film’s family-centered comedy and drama.
Production and release
Moonstruck was directed by Norman Jewison and written by John Patrick Shanley. It premiered in late 1987 and later expanded into a wider U.S. release in January 1988.
Reception and awards
The film was widely praised and performed strongly at the box office. At the 60th Academy Awards, it won for Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Original Screenplay.
Key facts
- Moonstruck is a 1987 American romantic comedy directed by Norman Jewison.
- The film stars Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia, and Danny Aiello.
- It won three Academy Awards: Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, and Best Original Screenplay.
- The story is set in Brooklyn and follows a widow who falls for her fiancé's estranged brother.
- Moonstruck was both a critical and commercial success.
Canadian readers may know Moonstruck as a widely acclaimed English-language romantic comedy that has remained a staple of classic film programming and home-video circulation in Canada.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MoonstruckSupports: Director, writer, cast, release timeline, awards, and overall film description.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093565/Supports: Release year, plot premise, and release date information.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/moonstruckSupports: Director, producer, screenwriter, genre, runtime, release date, and synopsis.
- Apple TV — https://www.apple.com/tv/pr/Supports: Plot and cast description.
- The Hollywood Reporter — https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/moonstruck-review-movie-cher-1987-1235761983/Supports: Box office success and Academy Award wins.