A Million to Juan (1994)
Overview
Romantic comedy about an honest Mexican immigrant who struggles without a green card by selling oranges on a street corner. One day a limousine pulls up and he is handed a check for $1,000,000 with instructions that he is to give the check back in 30 days. Initially he uses the check to convince people to extend credit to him. In the meantime he also attracts a woman who is in a dead end relationship with a bossy businessman. At the end of the 30 days, he finds his life in turmoil, the things he got on credit are repossessed, and he is being evicted from his dwelling and being sent back to Mexico.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $1,221,832.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.177 |
Directed By
Paul Rodríguez
Crew
Paul Rodríguez
Robert Grasmere
Steven Paul
Jeffrey Johnson
Steven Jae Johnson
Tony Plana
Francisca Matos
Barry L. Collier
Paul Rodríguez
Samm Pena
Mark Twain
TOP CAST
Paul Rodríguez
Juan Lopez
Tony Plana
Jorge
Bert Rosario
Alvaro
Polly Draper
Olivia Smith
Jonathan Hernandez
Alejandro Lopez
Larry Linville
Richard Dickerson
Victor Rivers
Hector Delgado
Maria Rangel
Anita
Leslie Danon
Patricia
Evelina Fernández
Mrs. Gonzales
Gerardo Mejía
Flaco
David Rasche
Jeff
Edward James Olmos
The Angel
Pepe Serna
Mr. Ortiz
Liz Torres
Mrs. Delgado
Paul Williams
Jenkins
Cheech Marin
Shell Shock
Rubén Blades
Bartender
Patrick Wright
Henchman
Guerin Barry
Fabio Fabiani
Steven Jae Johnson
Klaus
Dianna Miranda
Waitress at Party
Anita Ortega
Neighbor
Bonnie Paul
Secretary
Kathryn A. Riordan
Linda
Gloria M. Pena
Maria
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Corn Seller
Deborah Benson Wald
Woman at Party
Nina Diamante
Nosey Neighbor
Jon Greene
Police Officer
Lillian Hurst
Nosey Neighbor
Jean Kasem
Party Guest
Kandra King
Party Guest
Sally Hampton
Party Guest
Kirk Lazaruk
Party Guest
Samantha Lannom
Party Guest
Joseph Fulco
Piano Player
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