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Moonstruck

1987

Norman Jewison

1987·PG·United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore

Loretta Castorini, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry.

Cast

Nicolas Cage·Cher·Olympia Dukakis·Danny Aiello

Producers

Norman Jewison·Bonnie Palef·Patrick J. Palmer

Languages

United KingdomEnglishItalyItalianLatin

Major Awards

2 wins · 4 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Screenplay

Writers Guild of America, USA (1988)

Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen

John Patrick Shanley

Best Actress

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Best Actress in a Leading Role

Cher

Nominations (4)

Best Picture

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Best Picture

Norman JewisonPatrick J. Palmer

Best Director

Academy Awards, USA (1988)

Best Director

Norman Jewison

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (1989)

Best Screenplay - Original

John Patrick Shanley
Golden Globes, USA (1988)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

John Patrick Shanley