A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations.
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Jonathan Switcher
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| Kim Cattrall | ... |
Emmy
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| Estelle Getty | ... |
Claire Timkin
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| James Spader | ... |
Richards
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| G.W. Bailey | ... |
Felix
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| Carole Davis | ... |
Roxie
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| Steve Vinovich | ... |
B.J. Wert
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Christopher Maher | ... |
Armand
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| Meshach Taylor | ... |
Hollywood
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| Phyllis Newman | ... |
Emmy's Mother
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Phil Rubenstein | ... |
Mannequin Factory Boss
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Jeffrey Lampert | ... |
Factory Worker
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Kenneth Lloyd | ... |
Superdad
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Jake Jundef | ... |
Superkid
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Harvey Levine | ... |
Balloon Boss
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Thomas J. McCarthy | ... |
Head Gardener
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| Pat Ryan | ... |
Pizzeria Manager
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Glenn Davish | ... |
Effete Executive
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Steve Lippe | ... |
Male Sales Clerk
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Lee Golden | ... |
Wino
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Vernon R. DeVinney | ... |
Older Man in Boardroom
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| Olivia Frances Williams | ... |
Woman in Boardroom
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Charles Lord | ... |
Man in Boardroom
(as Charles N. Lord)
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| Ben Hammer | ... |
Hans the Maitre d'
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Jane Moore | ... |
Tina
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Jane Carol Simms | ... |
Lupe
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Judi Goldhand | ... |
Mrs. Thomas
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| Lara Harris | ... |
Mannequin in Photo Window
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Dan Lounsbery | ... |
Senior Citizen
(as Dan Lounsberry)
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Kitty Minehart | ... |
Senior Citizen
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Katherine Conklin | ... |
Wert's Secretary
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| Andrew Hill Newman | ... |
Compactor Room Janitor
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Bill Greene | ... |
Police Officer
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| Constance Baranzano | ... |
Illustra Executive (uncredited)
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Nancy Kirk | ... |
Shopper (uncredited)
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| Fred J. Lauver | ... |
Pursuing Guard on Stairs (uncredited)
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| Nancy Jane Marron Asti | ... |
Shopper (uncredited)
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| Richard Rossi | ... |
Shopper (uncredited)
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Ruth Leon Weiman | ... |
Lady in Taxi (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Gottlieb | ||
Written by
| Edward Rugoff | ... | (written by) & |
| Michael Gottlieb | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Joseph Farrell | ... | executive producer |
| Art Levinson | ... | producer |
| Catherine Paura | ... | associate producer / co-producer |
| Edward Rugoff | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Sylvester Levay | ||
Cinematography by
| Tim Suhrstedt | ... | director of photography (as Timothy Suhrstedt) |
Editing by
| Richard Halsey | ||
| Frank E. Jimenez | ... | (as Frank Jimenez) |
Editorial Department
| Cheryl Bloch | ... | assistant editor |
| Dennis Brookins | ... | negative cutter |
| Bob Hagans | ... | color timer (as Robert Hagans) |
| David Jimenez | ... | apprentice editor |
| Ann Meade Johnson | ... | post-production associate |
| Norman Wallerstein | ... | post-production supervisor |
Casting By
| Marci Liroff | ||
Production Design by
| Josan F. Russo | ... | (as Josan Russo) |
Art Direction by
| Richard Amend | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cricket Rowland | ... | (as Elise 'Cricket' Rowland) |
Costume Design by
| Lisa Jensen | ||
Makeup Department
| Richard Arrington | ... | makeup artist |
| Theresa Giraldi | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Peter Tothpal | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| John J. Smith | ... | production manager |
| Norman Wallerstein | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Carla Corwin | ... | second second assistant director |
| Michael Haley | ... | first assistant director |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | second unit director |
| James W. Skotchdopole | ... | second assistant director (as James Skotchdopole) |
| Stephen Traxler | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Albert Able | ... | property master |
| John Cassel | ... | construction coordinator |
| Norman Dodge | ... | swing gang |
| Kevin Emery | ... | labor foreman |
| Abbee Goldstein | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Joanne Gurcsick | ... | swing gang |
| Brad Hartmaier | ... | set dresser |
| Jessie Horack | ... | painter |
| Frank Leasure | ... | construction foreman |
| Kara Lindstrom | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Donald Mills | ... | lead carpenter |
| Joe Mirvis | ... | assistant prop master |
| Dan Schwartz | ... | swing gang |
| Barbara J. Taylor | ... | scenic artist (as Barbara Taylor) |
| Fred Tuch | ... | storyboard artist |
| Michael A. Velto | ... | scenic artist |
| Tanya Wolf-Ragir | ... | sculptor: mannequin |
| Ej Hanna | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Roberta Zislis | ... | painter (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Alexander | ... | re-recording mixer (as Dick Alexander) |
| Jan Brodin | ... | sound mixer |
| Mary Jo Devenney | ... | boom operator |
| Jim Fitzpatrick | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Les Fresholtz | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Carl Mahakian | ... | sound editor |
| David Pettijohn | ... | sound editor |
| Vern Poore | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Jack Schrader | ... | adr editor |
| William L. Stevenson | ... | supervising sound editor (as William Stevenson) |
| Jay Wilkinson | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Phil Cory | ... | special effects |
| Hans Metz | ... | assistant special effects |
| Ray Svedin | ... | assistant special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Don Waller | ... | animator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Bobby Bass | ... | stunts |
| Paul Bucossi | ... | stunts |
| Peter Bucossi | ... | stunts |
| Lisa Cain | ... | stunts |
| Joan Cunningham | ... | stunts |
| Jeff Dashnaw | ... | stunts |
| Steve M. Davison | ... | stunts (as Steve Davison) |
| Frank Ferrara | ... | stunts |
| Billy Hank Hooker | ... | stunts (as Hank Hooker) |
| Buddy Joe Hooker | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Hugh Hooker | ... | stunts |
| Carol Neilson | ... | stunts (as Carol Lee Neilson) |
| Phil Neilson | ... | stunts (as Philip G. Neilson) |
| Pat Romano | ... | stunts (as Patrick Romano) |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... | stunts (as Ronnie Rondell) |
| R.A. Rondell | ... | stunts |
| Scott Wilder | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Gale M. Adler | ... | still photographer (as Gale Adler) |
| Kevin Brennan | ... | gaffer |
| Tony Cutuli | ... | grip |
| Matt Douglas | ... | electrician |
| Steve Dubin | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| David M. Ferrara | ... | electrician (as David Ferrara) |
| Scott Guthrie | ... | best boy electric |
| Don Hayashi | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Mark Karen | ... | first assistant camera |
| Harry B. Koplin | ... | grip (as Harry Koplin) |
| Adrian Licciardi | ... | second assistant camera |
| Matt McAnany | ... | electrician |
| David W. Nims | ... | grip (as David Nims) |
| Joe-Joe Presson | ... | best boy grip (as Joseph Presson) |
| John Savka | ... | key grip |
| Michael Paris | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Animation Department
| Sally Cruikshank | ... | animation sequence producer |
| Gerry Woolery | ... | animation team: Playhouse Pictures |
| Ted Woolery | ... | animation team: Playhouse Pictures |
Casting Department
| Dorian Dunas | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Joan Cunningham | ... | assistant costumer |
| Lesley Neufeld | ... | costume supervisor (as Lesley Nicholson) |
| Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Tina Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
| Muto-Little | ... | costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Selma Brown | ... | location auditor |
| Eric Chung | ... | location projectionist (as Erik Chung) |
| Stephen Traxler | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Daniel Bates | ... | music engineer |
| Christopher Brooks | ... | music editor (as Chris Brooks) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Benita Brazier | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Roger Bojarski | ... | transportation captain |
| Arthur F. 'Mickey' McAteer | ... | transportation coordinator (as Mickey McAteer) |
| John Morrone III | ... | transportation co-captain (as John Marrone) |
Additional Crew
| Cyd Adams | ... | production assistant |
| Bruce Bahrenburg | ... | unit publicist |
| Victor Black | ... | craft service |
| Thomas 'Doc' Boguski | ... | production assistant (as Tom Boguski) |
| Bonnie Bruman | ... | assistant: Mr. Gottlieb and Mr. Rugoff |
| Chris Connors | ... | production assistant |
| Dennis Davidson | ... | Public relations representation: international |
| James De Wees | ... | police liaison: Philadelphia |
| Kim Deen | ... | assistant location auditor |
| Frank Di Sesso | ... | dog trainer |
| Brian Gaughan | ... | production assistant |
| Marsha Bentley Hale | ... | researcher: mannequins (as Marsha Bently Hale) |
| Peggy Jimenez | ... | production assistant |
| Mike Levinson | ... | production assistant |
| Mark Mrnka | ... | production intern |
| Vincent Paterson | ... | choreographer |
| Constance G. Rowbotham | ... | production office coordinator (as Constance Rowbotham) |
| Mark Steensland | ... | production intern |
| Jayne Walko | ... | production office assistant |
| Joan Cunningham | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| T.J. Healy II | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| David Isaacs | ... | contributing writer (uncredited) |
| Ken Levine | ... | contributing writer (uncredited) |
| Jon Turtle | ... | financier (uncredited) |
| Kimberly Weeks | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Gladden Entertainment
- Cannon Screen Entertainment (In Association with) (Outside US)
- Twentieth Century Fox (In Association with) (US)
Distributors
- Twentieth Century Fox (1987) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1987) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1987) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Cannon Film Distributors (1987) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Scotia-Cannon (1987) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Cannon Tuschinski Film Distribution (1987) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Sandrew Film & Teater (1987) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1987) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Transmundo Films (1988) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Justbridge Entertainment (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- 20th Television (1993) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- América Vídeo (1989) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Astral Video (1987) (Canada) (VHS)
- Cannon/VMP (1988) (Germany) (VHS)
- Comedy Central (1996) (United States) (tv) (cable television)
- Fox Network (1989) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- HGV Video Productions (1990) (Canada) (VHS)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1988) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- ITV 1 (2019) (United Kingdom) (tv) (network television)
- Image Entertainment (1987) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- Justbridge Entertainment (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (DVD)
- Media Home Entertainment (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (1998) (World-wide) (copyright owner)
- Olive Films (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- SBS Viceland (2020) (Australia) (tv) (cable television)
- Transmundo Home Video (THV) (1988) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Videomax (1987) (Mexico) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1987) (Australia) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (1988) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (insurance provided by)
- Boscov's Department Store (the producers wish to thank)
- Clairmont Camera Film & Digital (camera systems)
- Completion Bond Company (completion bond)
- DDA Public Relations (public relations representation: international)
- Filmtrucks (location equipment)
- Greater Philadelphia Film Office (the producers wish to thank)
- Movieland Caterers (catering)
- New Visions Music Group Inc. (music coordination)
- PLK Promotions (promotion coordination)
- Playhouse Pictures (animation)
- Rogers & Cowan/PMK (public relations representation: US and Canada)
- Segue Music (music editing)
- The People of Philadelphia (the producers wish to thank)
- The Talent Pool (II) (extras casting)
- Westheimer Company (titles and opticals)
- Zeiderman, Oberman & Associates Inc. (accounting services)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Down-on-his-luck artist Jonathan Switcher bounces from one dead-end job to another, never managing to hold onto any of them. But everything changes when he builds a mannequin, which he falls in love with. It is the first thing he has made that makes him feel like a real artist. Much to his surprise, Jonathan discovers the mannequin prominently displayed in the window of Prince and Company 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 a stock boy. The mannequin later comes to life as Ema "Emmy" Hesire, who was an ancient Egyptian princess living in the year 2514 BC. Gorgeous and vivacious, this femme fatale helps Jonathan turn his career around, inspiring him to become the best window dresser in town. But Emmy soon discovers that the real world is not very dear, when they run into competitors who want to bring them out of business - for good. Written by MGM/UA Home Video |
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| Taglines | Jonathan Switcher loved talking to his work, but he never expected it to talk back. Now his life's heading in a different direction. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $6,001,208, 16 Feb 1987 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The scenes for the rival store Illustra were filmed at Boscov's, a real-life department store in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It's easy to distinguish by the square chandeliers and neon department signs on the walls. See more » |
| Goofs | When Jonathan rescues Emmy at the top of the conveyor belt, the safety strap connecting his safety harness to the side panel of the conveyor is visible. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Starship: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (1987). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now See more » |
| Quotes |
Hollywood Montrose:
[to Jonathan]
It's obvious to this country girl that you're an A-number one creative freak. Imagine pretending to be a stock boy when you're a major artiste. I am so jealous. See more » |