Club Paradise

– When Chicago firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island, he is befriende..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
4.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Club Paradise (1986)

When Chicago firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort. Together they renovate the resort and lure tourists to Club Paradise in an effort to fight off corrupt officials and businessmen who want to claim the resort as their own.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Club Paradise (1986) - Trailer

Release Date:

11 Jul 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Harold Ramis

Writer:

Harry Shearer (story), Tom Leopold (story), Chris Miller (story), David Standish (story), Harold Ramis (screenplay), Brian Doyle-Murray (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Robin Williams, Peter O'Toole, Rick Moranis, Jimmy Cliff

Plot:

Injured while risking his life to save an angry German shepard, Chicago Firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small carribean island named St. Nicholas. There, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort, Ernest Reed. Greedy developers are schemeing to wrest Reed's coveted beach front property from him for non-payment of taxes. Jack comes to Ernest's rescue, and together they renovate and reopen the resort catering to affluent Americans. The film follows the zany exploits of the proprietors, guests and various colorful island denizans, as they break in the new "Club Paradise".

Awards:

1 nomination.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
4.9/10
Metacritic:
40%