Moscow on The Hudson

– A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone p..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.50 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 55 Minutes
Release Year:
1984
Moscow on the Hudson (1984)

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.

Release Date:

06 Apr 1984

Language:

English, Russian

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Paul Mazursky

Writer:

Paul Mazursky, Leon Capetanos

Main Actors:

Robin Williams, Maria Conchita Alonso, Cleavant Derricks, Alejandro Rey

Plot:

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.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination.

Production:

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
86%
Metacritic:
67%