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The Associate (1996)
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A comedy about making it on Wall Street. Prejudices are hard to break and Laurel Ayres quickly learns... See full summary » Director:Donald Petrie |
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Aesop Franklin
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Cindy Mason
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Walter Manchester
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Kenny Kerr | ... |
Charlie
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Bissel
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Helen Hanft | ... |
Mrs. Cupchick
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George Morfogen | ... |
Plaza Manager
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SEC Agent Thompkins
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Miles Chapin | ... |
Harry
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Jean De Baer | ... |
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A comedy about making it on Wall Street. Prejudices are hard to break and Laurel Ayres quickly learns that in order for people to take her seriously she has to work for an older white man or be one. Written by <meeka@iw.net>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
It's a man's world...until October 25. See more »Genres:
ComedyMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sensuality and an exotic dance club scene See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
L'associé See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$4,261,304 (USA) (27 October 1996) (1781 Screens)Gross:
$12,772,657 (USA) (26 January 1997)Company Credits
Production Co:
Frederic Golchan Productions, Hollywood Pictures, Interscope Communications See more »
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1.85 : 1
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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.
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Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Performed by Dusty Springfield
Courtesy of Mercury Records, LTD. See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Josh Perrius is in the crowd behind Sally Jessy Raphael. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When accepting the award for business man of the year the award changes from sitting on the platform and in Frank's lap. Also when Laurel is leaving she takes the award with her, but when it cuts back to Frank clapping the award is still in his lap. See 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.
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Crazy Credits
Opening credits are presented like a stock ticker. See more »Connections
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Chris Rock/The Wallflowers (#22.5)" (1996) See more »Soundtracks
"The Look of Love"Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Performed by Dusty Springfield
Courtesy of Mercury Records, LTD. See more »
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