Million to Juan (1994)

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This comedy, set in the barrios East L.A. is loosely based upon Mark Twain's parable The Million Pound Bank Note. The new version tells the tale of Juan Lopez a nice, but uneducated hombre trying to earn enough money to support his little boy. Though Juan was born in the States, he lacks proper… More This comedy, set in the barrios East L.A. is loosely based upon Mark Twain's parable The Million Pound Bank Note. The new version tells the tale of Juan Lopez a nice, but uneducated hombre trying to earn enough money to support his little boy. Though Juan was born in the States, he lacks proper documentation and is sent back to Mexico. Now he sells oranges at an intersection. His life looks hopeless when a limousine pulls up and he is handed an envelope containing a check for one million dollars. He is told that he has one month. If he uses the money correctly he will get an award. Juan is suspicious and takes it to his immigration worker who encourages him to check it out. A Beverly Hills banker almost has apoplexy upon examining the check and Juan knows he has the real thing. Now the good-hearted Juan must avoid the temptations, and the greedy people that suddenly surround him. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: Paul Rodriguez
Genres: Comedy

In Theaters: May 15, 1994 Wide
On DVD: Sep 21, 2004
Studio: Prism Entertainment

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Cast

            Paul Rodriguez as Juan Lopez

            Polly Draper as Olivia Smith

            Pepe Serna as Jorge/Mr.Ortiz

            Bert Rosario as Alvaro

            Jonathan Hernandez as Alejandro Lopez

            Gerardo as Flaco

            Victor Rivers as Hector Delgado

            Edward James Olmos as The Angel

            Tony Plana as Jorge

            Ruben Blades as Bartender

            Cheech Marin as Shell Shock

            David Rasche as Jeff

            Liz Torres as Mrs. Delgado

            Leslie Danon as Patricia

            Evelina Fernandez as Mrs. Gonzales

            Jon Greene as Police Officer

            Lillian Hurst as Nosey Neighbor

            Jean Kasem as Party Guest

            Larry Linville as Richard Dickerson

            Julio Oscar Mechoso as Corn Seller

            Dianna Miranda as Waitress at Party

            Anita Ortega as Neighbor

            Bonnie Paul as Secretary

            Maria Rangel as Anita

            Patrick Wright as Henchman

            Steven Jae Johnson as Klaus

            Paul Williams as Jenkins

            Gerardo Mejía
            
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