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A Million to Juan is a american film of genre Comedy directed by Tony Plana released in USA on 15 may 1994 with Tony Plana
A Million to Juan (1994)
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Add to a movie listA Million to Juan is a 1994 romantic comedy film starring comedian Paul Rodriguez. This was also his directorial debut. The story is a modern spin on Mark Twain's story "The Million Pound Bank Note".
Synopsis
The story begins with a narration by Alejandro Lopez as he retells the events of his father's life, Juan Lopez (Paul Rodriguez), and how by selling oranges he changed their lives.Actors
Tony Plana
(Jorge)
Paul Rodriguez
(Juan Lopez)
Polly Draper
(Olivia Smith)
Larry Linville
(Richard Dickerson)
David Rasche
(Jeff)
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