---
title: "Moonlighting"
year: 1982
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/moonlighting-1982"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 42134
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Moonlighting (1982) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/moonlighting-1982

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Moonlighting is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Michael White Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Polish contractor in London must manage his workers while hiding news of unrest at home."

### Why Watch
- strong premise based on a Polish contractor in London
- explores themes of isolation and political upheaval

### Caveats & Content Note
- deals with difficult situations and separation
- presents a complex management challenge for the lead character
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of political unrest, loneliness, and separation from families.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, reflective, tense, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/moonlighting-1982#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jerzy Skolimowski
- **Networks / Studios**: Michael White Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeremy Irons** as *Nowak*
- **Eugene Lipinski** as *Banaszak*
- **Jiří Stanislav** as *Wolski*
- **Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz** as *Kudaj*
- **Denis Holmes** as *Neighbor*
- **David Calder** as *Supermarket Manager*
- **Trevor Cooper** as *Hire Shop Man*
- **David Gant** as *Aquascutum Assistant*
- **Jenifer Landor** as *Aquascutum Shoplifter*
- **Kenny Ireland** as *Timber Man*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 1982.

### Q: Who wrote and directed the film?
The film was written and directed by Jerzy Skolimowski.

### Q: Where is the story set?
The story is set in London.

### Q: What is the profession of the main character?
The main character, Nowak, is a Polish contractor.

### Q: What historical event impacts the plot?
Unrest in Poland leading to a military takeover and the Solidarity protests impact the situation.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Moonlighting — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42134)
- [Moonlighting (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonlighting_(film))
- [Moonlighting (1982) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/42134-moonlighting)
- [Moonlighting (1985) - Obsazení | Showbiz.CZ](https://www.showbiz.cz/film/moonlighting/obsazeni/)

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