Under the Cherry Moon (1986): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Under the Cherry Moon is a 1986 comedy drama directed by Michael Ballhaus, starring Prince, Jerome Benton and Emmanuelle Sallet. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $10.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Michael Ballhaus
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Under the Cherry Moon About?
The premise of Under the Cherry Moon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in the vibrant city of Nice, a talented and charming pianist finds his world turned upside down by rumors of a beautiful heiress. He becomes captivated by her allure, and their encounter sparks a passionate and unpredictable romance. The story unfolds as a blend of drama, comedy, and music, all set against the backdrop of a mesmerizing night under the cherry moon.
Under the Cherry Moon Themes & Keywords
· 40 tags- death of protagonist
- class differences
- love
- directed by star
- wealth
- song
- singer
- rock music
- rock 'n' roll
- kiss
- father daughter relationship
- interracial relationship
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- gigolo
- dancing
- bathtub
- rich woman
- man in a bathtub
- sex scene
- woman wrapped in a towel
- worst picture razzie winner
- astronomical object in title
- brother brother relationship
- scene during opening credits
- pop music
- funk music
- directed by cast member
- artist
- trust fund
- singing
- riviera
- piano
- pianist
- nice france
- newspaper
- musician
- mother daughter relationship
- henchman
- birthday
- france
- high society
Under the Cherry Moon Cast
Prince leads the cast, with Jerome Benton and Emmanuelle Sallet. Directed by Michael Ballhaus; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Ballhaus
Also Starring in Under the Cherry Moon
· 6 moreUnder the Cherry Moon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Under the Cherry Moon 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.0/10.
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IMDb 5.0 /10
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Metacritic 36 Metascore
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TMDB 57% User score
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Under the Cherry Moon Plot Summary
What happens in Under the Cherry Moon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At the Venus de Milo nightclub located in beautiful Nice on the French Riviera, gigolo Christopher Tracy (Prince) entertains the wealthy clientele with his piano skills while raising a glass in a toast. A voiceover reflects on his life, revealing that while he thrived on the company and money of various rich women, it was ultimately love for one particular woman that would define his fate. As he plays melodious tunes, a captivating woman dressed in white catches his eye as she sits in a chair meant just for him. Meanwhile, his partner Tricky (Jerome Benton), observes from a nearby table, providing Christopher with strategic notes on how to win her heart while subtly reminding him of their financial needs.
Full summary
The whole story of Under the Cherry Moon, scene by scene
Under the Cherry Moon Box Office
Under the Cherry Moon grossed $10.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$10.1M
- US & Canada
- $10.1M
Under the Cherry Moon Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Under the Cherry Moon.
How Well Do You Know Under the Cherry Moon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What role does Christopher Tracy, played by Prince, primarily occupy at the Venus de Milo nightclub?
Cars in Under the Cherry Moon
13 cars on screen, including the 1964 Buick Wildcat and the 1962 Bentley S3.
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1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabrio Important role -
1983 BMW 525e E28 Minor role
Under the Cherry Moon Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Under the Cherry Moon - Unter dem Kirschmond” and “תחת ירח דובדבן”.
- Also known as
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- Under the Cherry Moon - Unter dem Kirschmond
- תחת ירח דובדבן
- A telihold alatt
- Под вишневата луна
- 樱桃月下
- 체리 문
- プリンス アンダー・ザ・チェリー・ムーン
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Under the Cherry Moon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Under the Cherry Moon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Under the Cherry Moon?
Under the Cherry Moon runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Under the Cherry Moon released?
Under the Cherry Moon was released on July 2, 1986.
Who directed Under the Cherry Moon?
Under the Cherry Moon was directed by Michael Ballhaus.
More films by Michael Ballhaus Who is in the cast of Under the Cherry Moon?
Under the Cherry Moon stars Prince, Jerome Benton and Emmanuelle Sallet, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Under the Cherry Moon make at the box office?
Under the Cherry Moon grossed $10.1 million worldwide.
How is Under the Cherry Moon rated?
Under the Cherry Moon has 5.0/10 on IMDb, 36 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Under the Cherry Moon have a post-credit scene?
No. Under the Cherry Moon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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