Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsThe Associate (1996) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 29 | slideshow) |
Overview
User Rating:
Director:
Writers (WGA):
Jenaro Prieto (novel)
Jean-Claude Carrière (screenplay) ...
more
Release Date:
25 October 1996 (USA) more
Tagline:
It's a man's world...until October 25. more
Plot:
A comedy about making it on Wall Street. Prejudices are hard to break and Laurel Ayres quickly learns... more | full synopsis
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Veteran writer David Lloyd dead after a long illness
(From AOL - TVSquad. 11 November 2009, 3:33 PM, PST)
Mid-Week Movie News Wrap Up - Feb. 19, 2009
(From Screen Rant. 19 February 2009, 8:24 AM, PST)
User Comments:
Working executive girl more (29 total)
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Whoopi Goldberg | ... | Laurel Ayres | |
| Dianne Wiest | ... | Sally Dugan | |
| Eli Wallach | ... | Donald Fallon | |
| Tim Daly | ... | Frank Peterson | |
| Bebe Neuwirth | ... | Camille Scott | |
| Austin Pendleton | ... | Aesop Franklin | |
| Lainie Kazan | ... | Cindy Mason | |
| George Martin | ... | Walter Manchester | |
| Kenny Kerr | ... | Charlie | |
| Lee Wilkof | ... | Bissel | |
| Helen Hanft | ... | Mrs. Cupchick | |
| George Morfogen | ... | Plaza Manager | |
| Zeljko Ivanek | ... | SEC Agent Thompkins | |
| Miles Chapin | ... | Harry | |
| Jean De Baer | ... | Loan Officer |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for sensuality and an exotic dance club scene.
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
114 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Certification:
Australia:M | South Korea:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | UK:PG | Germany:6 (w) | Iceland:L | Mexico:B | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #34840) | Singapore:NC-16
Filming Locations:
Company:
Fun Stuff
Goofs:
Factual errors: The output of an HP Laserjet 4 printer is shown emerging face-up, but should be face-down. more
Quotes:
Loan Officer:
Do you have any assets?
Laurel Ayres:
Well, yeah. I have drive and courage and ambition. And if you'll look at the prospectus, you'll notice that I have a very, very sound business mind too.
Loan Officer:
I was thinking more like stocks, bonds, property.
Laurel Ayres:
Ah. Now, we're starting to sound a little like a "men's bank", now, aren't we?
Loan Officer:
Oh, I see. Because we're the "women's bank", we should go against standard banking practices and give you this very large, unsecured loan because you're the right gender.
Laurel Ayres:
Well... you know, it might send a message.
[...]
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Rock (1999) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Whatta Man more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more (29 total)
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for The Associate (1996) moreRecommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Under the Tuscan Sun | Working Girl | Who Framed Roger Rabbit | From the Terrace | It's a Wonderful Life |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Comedy section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |











Never having seen this film, we decided to take a chance with it. We were quite surprised to learn this Hollywood film is based on a French one, "L'associe", written for the screen by Jean Claude Carriere and based on Jenaro Prieto's novel "El Socio". Daniel Petrie, its director is working with Nick Thiel's adaptation, which appears to have been a vehicle for its star, Whoopi Goldberg.
Some comments have compared this movie with "Working Girl", a film that also dealt with a smart woman working in the financial world, one of the themes in "The Associate". We are introduced to an intelligent woman, Laurel Ayers, who happens to have three things going against her, she is black, a woman, and is intelligent enough to merit a promotion in the Wall Street firm she works for. Unfortunately, it comes as no surprise that Laurel is passed and her co-worker, Frank, gets the good job and becomes her boss.
The film is mildly funny, as Laurel goes to make a name for herself by creating a "silent" partner, Mr. Cutty, who is never seen. The financial world is all in a frenzy to meet him, and the hilarious appearance at the Plaza Hotel, instead of making things clear, contributes to his myth.
Ms. Goldberg is delightful to watch. Dianne Wiest makes an impressive appearance as the loyal Sally, who is an under appreciated woman. Timothy Daly is perfect as the egotistical Frank. The supporting cast is good. Bebe Neuwirth, Eli Wallach, Austin Pendelton, and a funny Lanie Kazan as a financial gossip writer.
While the film is predictable, it offers some funny moments.