

Moonstruck
37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny, an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him. She tries to resist, but Ronny, who blames his brother for the loss of his hand, has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls for Ronny, she learns that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.
Critics Sentiment
Loretta and Ronny attend La Boheme at Met
Johnny Cammareri proposes to Loretta at dinner
The film jumps from a slow, rough opening to the passionate bakery confrontation, gaining significant momentum as the romantic chemistry ignites.
Moonstruck starts slowly but builds to transcendent romantic heights, particularly during the opera sequence. Critics consistently praised the performances, dialogue, and authentic family dynamics, though some found the opening rough and the ethnic comedy occasionally shrill. The film delivers a deeply satisfying romantic conclusion that left most reviewers charmed.
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Cher
Loretta Castorini

Nicolas Cage
Ronny Cammareri

Vincent Gardenia
Cosmo Castorini

Olympia Dukakis
Rose Castorini

Danny Aiello
Mr. Johnny Cammareri

Julie Bovasso
Rita Cappomaggi

John Mahoney
Perry

Louis Guss
Raymond Capomaggi

Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Old Man

Anita Gillette
Mona

Leonardo Cimino
Felix

Paula Trueman
Lucy

Nada Despotovich
Chrissy

Joe Grifasi
Shy Waiter
Gina DeAngeles
Old Crone

Robin Bartlett
Barbara

Helen Hanft
Lotte
David S. Howard
Irv

Robert Weil
Bobo

Amy Aquino
Bonnie
Crew
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