In Peter Bogdanovich’s warm & funny period piece, real life father & daughter pair Ryan & Tatum O’Neal star as a bible salesman conman and a precocious tomboy who may or may not be related. As the unlikely duo hit the road, a poignant friendship evolves as they concoct various scams & schemes amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression. Featuring striking black and white cinematography by László Kovács and an Academy Award winning performance for the young O’Neal in her film debut.
“Tatum O’Neal makes a sensational screen debut.” – Variety
“I wonder how many moviegoers will be prepared for the astonishing confidence and depth that Tatum brings to what’s really the starring role. I’d heard about how good she was supposed to be, but I nevertheless expected a kind of clever cuteness, like we got from Shirley Temple or young Elizabeth Taylor. Not at all. Tatum O’Neal creates a character out of thin air, makes us watch her every moment and literally makes the movie work” – Roger Ebert
Kim Morgan discusses Paper Moon on the New Beverly blog.
