Club Paradise

"The vacation you'll never forget - no matter how hard you try."

Jul 11 1986 PG-13 1h 36m
Comedy

When Chicago firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort. Together they renovate the resort and lure tourists to Club Paradise in an effort to fight off corrupt officials and businessmen who want to claim the resort as their own.

Plot

Injured while risking his life to save an angry German shepherd, Chicago Firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island named St. Nicholas. There, he is befriended by Ernest Reed, the owner of a run-down resort. Greedy developers are scheming to wrest Reed's coveted beachfront property from him for non-payment of taxes. Jack comes to Ernest's rescue, and together they renovate and reopen the resort catering to affluent Americans. The film follows the zany exploits of the proprietors, guests and various colorful island denizens, as they break in the new "Club Paradise".

Written by

Harry Shearer, Tom Leopold, Chris Miller

Directed by

Harold Ramis

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
7,223
Average Rating
5.1 out of 10
Metascore
40
Popularity
NA