description Moonstruck Overview
Moonstruck is a 1987 romantic comedy directed by Norman Jewison. The film centers on a widowed Italian American woman who develops an unexpected attraction to her fiancé’s brother, featuring Nicolas Cage in the role. Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis, and Danny Aiello comprise the supporting cast of this story.
info Moonstruck Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1987 |
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What is Moonstruck about?
Moonstruck follows Loretta Castorini, played by Cher, a Brooklyn widow who agrees to marry Johnny Cammareri and then falls for Johnny's brother Ronny. Nicolas Cage plays Ronny, the hot-tempered baker with a wooden hand.
Who directed and wrote Moonstruck?
Moonstruck was directed by Norman Jewison and written by John Patrick Shanley. The film was released in 1987 and runs about 102 minutes.
Which Oscars did Moonstruck win?
At the 60th Academy Awards, Moonstruck won 3 Oscars from 6 nominations. Cher won Best Actress, Olympia Dukakis won Best Supporting Actress, and John Patrick Shanley won Best Original Screenplay.
Why is La Boheme important in Moonstruck?
Ronny takes Loretta to see Puccini's La Boheme at the Metropolitan Opera, and that night changes the direction of their relationship. The opera connection fits the movie's heightened Italian American family drama and romantic intensity.
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