Under the Cherry Moon (1986)

Two friends from Miami are in the Mediterranian are enjoying life by scamming money off of rich women. One day, they read about a young woman set to inherit $50 million from her father. At ... See full summary »

Director:

Prince

Writer:

Becky Johnston (screenplay)

Stars:

Prince, Jerome Benton, Kristin Scott Thomas

5 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Prince	...	Christopher Tracy
Jerome Benton	...	Tricky
Kristin Scott Thomas	...	Mary Sharon
Steven Berkoff	...	Mr. Sharon
Emmanuelle Sallet	...	Katy
Alexandra Stewart	...	Mrs. Sharon
Francesca Annis	...	Mrs. Wellington
Pamela Ludwig	...	Girlfriend
Barbara Stall	...	Girlfriend
Karen Geerlings	...	Girlfriend
Victor Spinetti	...	The Jaded Three #1
Myriam Tadesse	...	The Jaded Three #2
Moune De Vivier	...	The Jaded Three #3
Amoury Desjardins	...	Young Boy at Party
Garance Tosello	...	Young Girl at Party

Storyline

Two friends from Miami are in the Mediterranian are enjoying life by scamming money off of rich women. One day, they read about a young woman set to inherit $50 million from her father. At first, Tricky has Christopher Tracy talked into romancing her for her money, but as he gets to know her, Christopher falls in love with her. This love comes between the brothers, and Tricky tells all about the plan...

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Plot Keywords:

love | campy | mother daughter relationship | mediterranean | kiss | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Music | Musical | Romance

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Certificate:

PG-13

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English French

Release Date:

2 July 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sob o Luar da Riviera

Filming Locations:

Studios de la Victorine - 16 avenue Edoard Grinda, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France

Box Office

Gross:

$10,090,429 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The movie had an unlikely spot for its world premiere - the Centennial Twin Theater in Sheridan, Wyo. - in June 1986. Local resident Lisa Barber won the right to host the premiere by being the 10,000th caller in MTV's "Prince Under the Cherry Moon" contest. Several members of the cast (including Prince) and a few notables such as Joni Mitchell and Ray Parker Jr. showed up in the north-central Wyoming city for the event, which also featured a post-movie party and a 45-minute private concert from Prince at the local Holiday Inn.

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Goofs

The handwriting "Wrecka Stow" on the napkin changes between the restaurant and the bedroom where Mary Sharon is holding the napkin on her bed.

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Quotes

Christopher Tracy: I must have that disease, what's the name of it?
Mary: It's called Stupid.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Cosmic Princess (1989)

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Soundtracks

"Kiss"
From the album "Parade"
Performed by Prince and The Revolution

User Reviews

"Tell him it's chinese"

When I first saw this movie I was expecting to see a really awful movie. Well, it has many weaknesses but it's also a beautifully shot, light hearted romantic comedy which is at times extremely hilarious. It even holds up after repeated viewing. So many funny and quotable scenes "The Wrecka Stow", "Tell him it's chinese", "It's the mum!", "How much money you make? Damn, couldn't you buy some cologne, man?!" and it goes on and on. And of course the soundtrack is superb. Sure, you'll have to like prince at least a bit 'cos you'll getting a lot of him (being the director, actor and composer) but once you can forgive his little faults (which I think is *not* the extreme vanity stuff cos I think that was done so over the top on purpose for fun) you'll be entertained for sure and Prince/Jerome Benton make a great comedy duo as Christopher Tracy and 'Tricky'. When things are getting more serious and dramatic it loses it's strengths a bit, but still I found this a very enjoyable movie.