Moscow on the Hudson(1984)
Vladimir Ivanoff walks into a department store to buy blue jeans, walks out with a girl friend, an immigration lawyer and a buddy. His life and theirs will never be the same again.
Moscow on the Hudson Synopsis
A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend however comes to the decision to defect in the middle of Bloomingdales. He is befriended by the black security guard and falls in love with the Italian immigrant from behind the perfume counter. We follow his life as he works his way through the American dream and tries to find work as a musician.
Moscow on the Hudson (1984) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Paul Mazursky, released on April 6, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks and Alejandro Rey. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 230 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Mazursky
- Writers:
- Leon Capetanos, Paul Mazursky
- Producers:
- Paul Mazursky
- Cinematographer:
- Donald McAlpine
- Composer:
- David McHugh
- Production:
- Bavaria Film, ML Delphi Premier Productions, Columbia Pictures, Taurus Film
- Revenue:
- $25,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Moscow on the Hudson (1984) Trailer
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Moscow on the Hudson Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robin Williams
as Vladimir Ivanoff
María Conchita Alonso
as Lucia Lombardo
Cleavant Derricks
as Lionel Witherspoon
Alejandro Rey
as Orlando Ramirez
Savely Kramarov
as Boris, KGB agent
Elya Baskin
as Anatoly Cherkasov
Oleg Rudnik
as Yuri
Aleksandr Beniaminov
as Vladimir's Grandfather
- Lyudmila Kramarevskaya
Lyudmila Kramarevskaya
as Vladimir's Mother
- Ivo Vrzal-Wiegand
Ivo Vrzal-Wiegand
as Vladimir's Father
Tiger Haynes
as Lionel's Grandfather
Eyde Byrde
as Lionel's Mother
Key crew
Directed by Paul Mazursky, written by Leon Capetanos and Paul Mazursky, produced by Paul Mazursky.
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Moscow on the Hudson Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 230 ratings.
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Moscow on the Hudson – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Moscow on the Hudson online?
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Moscow on the Hudson (1984) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Moscow on the Hudson?
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The main cast of Moscow on the Hudson (1984) includes Robin Williams, María Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks, Alejandro Rey and Savely Kramarov. The film was directed by Paul Mazursky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Moscow on the Hudson released?
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Moscow on the Hudson was released on April 6, 1984 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Moscow on the Hudson worth watching?
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Moscow on the Hudson (1984) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 230 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Moscow on the Hudson?
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Yes. The official Moscow on the Hudson trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.