Marisa Tomei
Dorita Evita Perez
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May 12, 1995 · The Perez Family: Directed by Mira Nair. With Marisa Tomei, Alfred Molina, Anjelica Huston, Chazz Palminteri. In 1980, USA opens to Cuban refugees. Once in Miami, Dorita tries to create a Perez "family" of 3 to get a sponsor.
- (2.4K)
- Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Mira Nair
- 1995-05-12
The Perez Family is an American comedy film released in 1995 about a group of Cuban refugees in America who pretend to be a family. It stars Marisa Tomei , Alfred Molina , Anjelica Huston , Chazz Palminteri , and other well-known actors.
- $2,832,826
- Julia Chasman, Robin Swicord
- $11,000,000 (estimated)
- Alan Silvestri
May 12, 1995 · Two strangers, Juan and Dottie, pretend to be a married couple to immigrate to the U.S. from Cuba, but they both fall in love with other people along the way. The film explores the humor and drama of their situation, as well as the culture clash and immigration issues they face.
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 (Alfred Molina) and ...
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- Mira Nair
- R
- Marisa Tomei
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A comedy-drama about Cuban refugees who form a fake family to get into the U.S. in 1980. The film explores their romantic and familial relationships, but glosses over the political context and the boat lift.
