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10 May 1991 (USA) moreTagline:
Steve and Walter used to have a preference for blondes. Then Steve was murdered... and came back as one. Will being a woman make him a better man?Plot:
A sexist, chauvinist pig gets his just desserts when his angry ex-girlfriends murder him and he is reincarnated as a woman. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination moreNewsDesk:
'Pink Panther' Producer Tony Adams Dead at 52(From Studio Briefing - Film News. 24 October 2005)
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Barkin turns on Switch moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Ellen Barkin | ... | Amanda Brooks | |
| Jimmy Smits | ... | Walter Stone | |
| JoBeth Williams | ... | Margo Brofman | |
| Lorraine Bracco | ... | Sheila Faxton | |
| Tony Roberts | ... | Arnold Freidkin | |
| Perry King | ... | Steve Brooks | |
| Bruce Payne | ... | The Devil (as Bruce Martyn Payne) | |
| Lysette Anthony | ... | Liz | |
| Victoria Mahoney | ... | Felicia | |
| Basil Hoffman | ... | Higgins | |
| Catherine Keener | ... | Steve's Secretary | |
| Kevin Kilner | ... | Dan Jones | |
| David Wohl | ... | Attorney Caldwell | |
| James Harper | ... | Lieutenant Laster | |
| John Lafayette | ... | Sergeant Phillips |
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Rated R for language.Parents Guide:
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103 minCountry:
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyCertification:
Canada:14A (Ontario) | Iceland:12 | Argentina:16 | Australia:M | Chile:18 | Norway:10 (1991) | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | USA:RFilming Locations:
New York City, New York, USAFun Stuff
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A seduction scene between Ellen Barkin and Lorraine Bracco was excised after poor reactions in test screenings. moreGoofs:
Continuity: At the beginning of the movie Steve takes three roses from the lobby of his apartment building. The roses were open when he picked them out, but were closed buds when he handed them out to the women. moreQuotes:
Walter Stone: Hey, you're not gay, are you?Amanda Brooks: Hey, if I'm gay, then Clint Eastwood's a transvestite.
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Barren Ground moreFAQ
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This is one of my favorite Barkin vehicles. In fact, without her wonderful comic turns this one would sink under its constrained plot. Besides Barkin, Jimmie Smits and Lorraine Bracco (of Sopranos fame) give good supporting performances. The idea and story Blake Edwards uses is a variation on Victor/Victoria, which was good enough to be recast as a musical, but here his usually daring ideas don't quite make the grade. Nonetheless, this is one of those comedies that calls for repeated viewing, because once you've laughed at some of Barkin's comedic scenes, a second viewing will have you laughing even before the scene unfolds. Roger Ebert commented that a deeper exploration on some of the themes would have made it a timeless comedy, and I'd agree with that.But if you just want to laugh till your sides ache, I'd recommend this one for your funny bone.