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Mannequin (1987)

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Jonathan Switcher is a young artist. He just doesn't seem to last in any job he does. But when he builds a mannequin, he makes it so perfect, he falls in love with it. It is the first thing... See full summary »

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Cast

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Emmy
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Claire Timkin
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Richards
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Felix
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Roxie
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B.J. Wert (as Stephen Vinovich)
Christopher Maher ...
Armand
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Phyllis Newman ...
Emmy's Mother
Phil Rubenstein ...
Mannequin Factory Boss
Jeffrey Lampert ...
Factory Worker
Kenneth Lloyd ...
Superdad
Jake Jundef ...
Superkid (as Jake Jundeff)
Harvey Levine ...
Balloon Boss
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Storyline

Jonathan Switcher is a young artist. He just doesn't seem to last in any job he does. But when he builds a mannequin, he makes it so perfect, he falls in love with it. It is the first thing he has made that makes him feel like a real artist. The mannequin ends up in the window of a big department store. When he saves the life of an old lady who happens to be the owner of that store, he is rewarded by getting a job at the store as stock boy. Later the mannequin comes to life as Emmy, who was an ancient Egyptian living in the year 2514BC. The two redesign the window display to make it most eye catching in town. The store competitors are not happy and will do anything to stop them! Written by Sami Al-Taher <staher2000@yahoo.com>

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When she comes to life, anything can happen! See more »


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PG-13 | See all certifications »
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13 February 1987 (USA)  »

Also Known As:

Manequim  »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$42,721,196 (USA)
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Trivia

David Isaacs & Ken Levine did an uncredited rewrite of the script. They later did a rewrite for Mannequin: On the Move for which they were credited. See more »

Goofs

In the end chase scene at the department store, Roxie comes out of the storage room with the trolley of defective mannequins. You will notice at the back of the trolley as it comes out of the door a mannequin with both hands in the air and a purple outfit, it also has a head. In the very next scene as Roxie just enters the compactor room, look to the left and you will notice that that mannequin has switched to a headless mannequin and the arms are not in the same position, but it's still dressed in purple. See more »

Quotes

Felix: You suspect pilferage, sir? I'd be happy to strip-search him.
Mr. Richards: You people that work at night scare me.
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Connections

References Grand Hotel (1932) See more »

Soundtracks

"In My Wildest Dreams"
Performed by Belinda Carlisle
Produced by Bob Crewe and Jerry Corbetta
Courtesy of IRS Records
Words & Music by Bob Crewe, Jerry Corbetta and Charlotte Caffey
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Oh, come on. It's a cute movie.
11 November 2003 | by (Chicago, Illinois) – See all my reviews

I was a little bit disappointed to see that this movie is a 4.8 on IMDb. After all it's not that bad. It's a funny story with a romantic plot. No, of course it isn't Oscar material, and it's not the ultimate comedy. But it's just a feel good movie that you'll enjoy if you're into cheesiness.

Honestly, if you're telling me that you couldn't laugh at Captain Felix and his dog, Rambo, you must not have a funny bone. Especially for that funny scene where he and Mr. Richards end up in that car chase with Jonathan and Emmy, I mean come on, you had to laugh at that. There are also more than a few funny scenes that I thought more people would get a kick out of. Apparently, I was wrong, but please do give this movie a chance. I grew up with it and still love it 'till this day. Not to mention every time I hear that song "Nothing's gonna stop us" I think of the mall. :D

7/10


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