6.1The Perez Family · 1995
The Perez Family (1995) is a Comedy / Drama / Romance film directed by Mira Nair, starring Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston.
ComedyDramaRomance
6.1Overview
In the midst of the Mariel boat lift -- a hurried exodus of refugees from Cuba going to America -- an immigration clerk accidentally presumes that dissident Juan Raul Perez and Dorita Evita Perez are married. United by their last name and a mutual resolve to emigrate, Dorita and Juan agree to play along. But it gets complicated when the two begin falling for each other just as Juan reunites with his wife, Carmela, whom he hasn't seen in decades.
Cast
Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston, Chazz Palminteri, Trini Alvarado, Celia Cruz, Diego Wallraff, Angela Lanza
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What is "The Perez Family" about?
In the midst of the Mariel boat lift -- a hurried exodus of refugees from Cuba going to America -- an immigration clerk accidentally presumes that dissident Juan Raul Perez and Dorita Evita Perez are married. United by their last name and a mutual resolve to emigrate, Dorita and Juan agree to play along. But it gets complicated when the two begin falling for each other just as Juan reunites with his wife, Carmela, whom he hasn't seen in decades.
When was "The Perez Family" released?
The Perez Family was released in 1995.
Who stars in "The Perez Family"?
The cast includes Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston, Chazz Palminteri.
