# Paper Moon (1973)

> A Depression-era con man and a fiercely perceptive orphan turn a forced trip across the Midwest into a sly, affectionate partnership.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6282

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Director: Peter Bogdanovich
- Cast: Tatum O'Neal, Ryan O'Neal, Madeline Kahn, John Hillerman, Jessie Lee Fulton, Noble Willingham, Randy Quaid, P.J. Johnson
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070510/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, wistful, lazy sunday, classic film night

## Synopsis

A con artist and a clever young girl form an unlikely partnership in a world of deception and adventure.

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