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The Secret of My Succe$s (1987)
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10 April 1987 (USA) moreTagline:
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 synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win moreUser Comments:
It's Vera Prescott who steals the show! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael J. Fox | ... | Brantley Foster / 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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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Iceland:L | Australia:M | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | Italy:T | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:Btl | UK:PG | USA:PG-13 | West Germany:12Fun Stuff
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A sequel was proposed for this film but never made. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Brantley/Carlton enters his empty office for the first time and sits behind the desk, the phone rings, and he answers a gray phone. A few shots later and the phone is now black. moreQuotes:
Brantley Foster: At least I didn't sleep with the boss.Christy Wills: No, you slept with the boss's wife!
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Referenced in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Sweet Dee Has a Heart Attack (#4.10)" (2008) moreSoundtrack:
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Okay, Michael J. Fox stars as a Midwestern college graduate who moves to New York City to conquer the business world. He is completely unprepared as Brantley Foster. He is so desperate that he contacts a distant cousin, Richard Prescott, for help breaking in to the business world of New York City. Along the way, he meets his aunt Vera Prescott, played by the delicious Margaret Whitton who really steals the show in this role. He also falls in love with Christy Wills who works there and is played admirably by Helen Slater. John Pankow plays the guy in the mail room who helps Brantley. The cast is first rate but the writing is somewhat mediocre material. It's a good entertainment with a first rate cast and the scenes in the country are quite beautiful.