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Release Year1985
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes2
DirectorMichael Phillips
WritersJaz Martino
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsOnce Upon a Madonna
About Once Upon a Madonna
Susan has the world on a string, and when she finds herself featured in a personal ad, she has the Esquire family jewels in the palm of her hand. Unaware she has filched a fabulous fortune, that light-hearted, light-fingered lady goes in search of her classified Casanovas. Rochelle, who has designs on a piece of Susan's good fortune, runs head-on into Susan, and some madcap antics begin to unfold.
Directed by Michael Phillips, Once Upon a Madonna leans on a strong ensemble — Amanda Jane Adams, Little Oral Annie, Erica Boyer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1985.
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