Moonlighting(1982)
Moonlighting Synopsis
A Polish contractor, Nowak, leads a group of workmen to London so they can provide cheap labor for a government official based there. Nowak has to manage the project and the men as they encounter the tempations of the West and loneliness and separation from their families. Nowak is the only one of the group who speaks English, and he uses this as a tool over his team. When the unrest in Poland leads to a military takeover, Nowak is faced with a much more difficult situation than he expected.
Moonlighting (1982) is a drama film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, released on September 26, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jiří Stanislav and Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Writers:
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Producers:
- Jerzy Skolimowski, Mark Shivas, Michael White
- Cinematographer:
- Tony Pierce-Roberts
- Composer:
- Stanley Myers
- Production:
- Michael White Productions
- Status:
- Released
Moonlighting (1982) Trailer
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Moonlighting Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeremy Irons
as Nowak
Eugene Lipinski
as Banaszak
Jiří Stanislav
as Wolski
- Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz
Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz
as Kudaj
- Denis Holmes
Denis Holmes
as Neighbor
David Calder
as Supermarket Manager
Trevor Cooper
as Hire Shop Man
David Gant
as Aquascutum Assistant
Jenifer Landor
as Aquascutum Shoplifter
Kenny Ireland
as Timber Man
- Fred Lee Own
Fred Lee Own
as Chinese Man
Michael Sarne
as Builders' Merchant
Key crew
Directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, written by Jerzy Skolimowski, produced by Jerzy Skolimowski, Mark Shivas and Michael White.
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Moonlighting Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 74 ratings.
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Moonlighting – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Moonlighting online?
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Moonlighting (1982) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from 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 Moonlighting?
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The main cast of Moonlighting (1982) includes Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jiří Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz and Denis Holmes. The film was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Moonlighting released?
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Moonlighting was released on September 26, 1982 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Moonlighting worth watching?
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Moonlighting (1982) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 74 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Moonlighting?
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Yes. The official Moonlighting trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.