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Tootsie (1982)

PG | | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 17 December 1982 (USA)
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Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
... Julie
... Sandy
... Ron
... Les
... Jeff
... George Fields
... John Van Horn
... April
... Rita
... Jacqui
Peter Gatto ... Rick
... Jo
Ronald L. Schwary ... Phil Weintraub
... Mrs. Mallory
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Michael Dorsey is an unemployed actor with an impossible reputation. In order to find work and fund his friend's play he dresses as a woman, Dorothy Michaels, and lands the part in a daytime drama. Dorsey loses himself in this woman role and essentially becomes Dorothy Michaels, captivating women all around the city and inspiring them to break free from the control of men and become more like Dorsey's initial identity. This newfound role, however, lands Dorsey in a hot spot between a female friend/'lover,' a female co-star he falls in love with, that co-star's father who falls in love with him, and a male co-star who yearns for his affection. Written by Bryan Kuniyoshi

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Can you keep a secret? In the next 72 hours, this desperate, unemployed actor will secretly audition for the lead of a soap opera. And become America's hottest new actress. See more »

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Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Sony Movie Channel [United States]

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17 December 1982 (USA)  »

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Would I Lie to You?  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$22,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,540,470, 19 December 1982, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$177,200,000
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Throughout the film, the length of Michael's hair changes constantly between longer and shorter styles. See more »

Quotes

George Fields: You are psychotic!
Michael Dorsey: No, I'm not, I'm employed.
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Dustin Hoffman is credited twice: Dustin Hoffman .... Michael Dorsey Dustin Hoffman .... Dorothy Michaels See more »

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Soundtracks

Tootsie
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Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman
Music by Dave Grusin
Sung by Stephen Bishop
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Possibly the best gender comedy of all time! Everything in this baby clicks: A script that is both clever, endearing and realistic in its depiction of the emotional transformation within Michael Dorsey, incredible acting performances (with Dustin Hoffman, Terri Garr and unbilled Bill Murray as standouts) and a great soundtrack that adds volumes to the mood of the film.

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