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The Secret of My Succe$s (1987)

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Overview

Director:
Herbert Ross
Writers:
AJ Carothers (story)
Jim Cash (screenplay) ...
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Release Date:
10 April 1987 (USA) more view trailer
Genre:
Comedy more
Tagline:
There's no such thing as an overnight success. Brantley Foster took two weeks.
Plot:
A talented young man can't get an executive position without rising through the ranks, so he comes up with a shortcut, which also benefits his love life. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win more
User Comments:
Possibly my favorite M.J movie more

Cast

 (Cast overview, first billed only)

Michael J. Fox ... Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield

Helen Slater ... Christy Wills
Richard Jordan ... Howard Prescott
Margaret Whitton ... Vera Prescott
John Pankow ... Fred Melrose
Christopher Murney ... Barney Rattigan
Gerry Bamman ... Art Thomas
Fred Gwynne ... Donald Davenport
Carol Ann Susi ... Jean (as Carol-Ann Susi)
Elizabeth Franz ... Grace Foster
Drew Snyder ... Burt Foster

Susan Kellermann ... Maureen
Barton Heyman ... Arnold Forbush
Mercedes Ruehl ... Sheila
Ira Wheeler ... Owens (as Ira B. Wheeler)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Secret of My Success (USA) (alternative spelling)
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Runtime:
111 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (DeLuxe)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
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Trivia:
Michael J. Fox was, at the time this movie was filmed, a heavy cigarette smoker. Evidence of this is noticeable when his character Brantley (a non-smoker) puts his feet up on the desk and reveals dozens of burn marks from extinguishing cigarettes with his shoe. more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Brantley is caught in the robbery cross fire while he is in the phone booth, the glass changes from broken to not broken. more
Quotes:
Brantley Foster: Please God, help me get out of this. I swear I'll go all over the world telling people not to screw the boss's wife. more
Movie Connections:
Spoofed in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006) (VG) more
Soundtrack:
WALKING ON SUNSHINE more

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2 out of 3 people found the following comment useful:-
Possibly my favorite M.J movie, 22 July 2002
10/10
Author: mudstuff from Milton Keynes, England

I cannot remember the first time i saw this film - it was that long ago! This is definitely Michael J. Fox at his best! I'm sure anyone reading this knows the story etc and are probably reminiscing themselves and seeing if others like it too. Well I do! From the initial set up with Mike moving to the big city to the predictable but great ending, this movie just oozes class. People can criticize it for continuity, holes in the plot etc, but this remains one of my favorite movies. It's got good cinematography, some great songs and really makes me feel good after probably twenty plus viewings. I wish i was older (20 writing this) and lived the 80s first hand, rather than through its movies and music because it was a great decade! If you are a Fox fan or looking for a fun film to fill a couple of hours, you cannot go wrong with this. And while you are at it, pick up Teen Wolf and Poison Ivy - if you can find them!

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Brilliant movie! i cannot believe that my mom let me watch it though. letting_life_happen
He had Sex with his Aunt!!!! nydude6009
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