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Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jirí Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz, Edward Arthur ... see more see more... , David Calder , Trevor Cooper , David Gant , Judy Gridley , Dennis Holmes , Lucy Hornak , Kenny Ireland , Jill Johnson , Ian McCulloch , Jenny Seagrove , Renu Setna , Dorothy Zienciowska , Christopher Logue , Michael Sarne , Jerzy Skolimowski , Robyn Mandell , Fred Lee Own , Anne Tirard

Jeremy Irons portrays Nowak, one of four Polish laborers, living in England. In exchange for a place to stay, Irons and his buddies -- none of whom have British work permits -- agree to renovate their... read more read more... landlord's flat within a limited time-frame. Despite their hectic schedule, the boys agree never to work on Sunday: this is the day that they communicate with their loved ones in Poland. On one such Sunday, however, the Soviets declare martial law in Poland, cutting off all telephone and telegraph service to the outside world. Nowak, the only one of the four who speaks English, learns of the turmoil in Poland before his friends do; he decides to keep the news secret, rather than jeopardize their living arrangements. When the flow of money from home ceases, Nowak takes to stealing to finance the renovation project. He pushes his friends mercilessly to make sure the project is completed on time, secretly burning their letters so that they remain in the dark about the Soviet incursion upon their native soil. When they do find out, they physically vent their anger upon Nowak, perceiving him to be as much an enemy and oppressor as the Soviets. This is clearly the allegorical point that director Jerzy Skolimowski is hoping to make in Moonlighting; wisely, he avoids conveying his message in fluent tract, relating his story with generous doses of humor and irony. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Release Date: September 18, 1982

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DVD Release Date: September 27, 2005

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  • dukeakasmudge
    October 7, 2010
    dukeakasmudge
    An alright movie that I probably wouldnt watch more then once but If somebody asked if they should watch it, I wouldnt tell them not to

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Dennis Schwartz
February 18, 2010
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Revels in depicting workers faced with alienation and desperate conditions. Full Review

Fernando F. Croce
August 26, 2009
Fernando F. Croce, CinePassion

The metaphor is enriched stunningly by Skolimowski's humorous detailing Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
February 4, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Moonlighting shucks corruption in Poland and critiques the sharp edges of socialism. Full Review

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Roger Ebert
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

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Dave Kehr
January 1, 2000
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader

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Emanuel Levy
June 11, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Rebecca Murray
September 10, 2003
Rebecca Murray, About.com

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Philip Martin
December 23, 2002
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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