All of Me (1984)

A dying millionaire has her soul transferred into a younger, willing woman. However, something goes wrong, and she finds herself in her lawyer's body - together with the lawyer.

Director:

Carl Reiner

Writers:

Edwin Davis (novel) (as Ed Davis), Henry Olek (adaptation)

Stars:

Steve Martin, Lily Tomlin, Victoria Tennant

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Steve Martin	...	Roger Cobb
Lily Tomlin	...	Edwina Cutwater
Victoria Tennant	...	Terry Hoskins
Madolyn Smith Osborne	...	Peggy Schuyler (as Madolyn Smith)
Richard Libertini	...	Prahka Lasa
Dana Elcar	...	Burton Schuyler
Jason Bernard	...	Tyrone Wattell
Selma Diamond	...	Margo
Eric Christmas	...	Fred Hoskins
Gailard Sartain	...	Fulton Norris
Neva Patterson	...	Gretchen
Michael Ensign	...	Mr. Mifflin
Peggy Feury	...	Dr. Betty Ahrens
Nan Martin	...	Divorce Lawyer
Basil Hoffman	...	Court Clerk

Storyline

Roger is called in to change the will of an aging millionairess. She has made arrangements for her soul to be 'captured' and transferred into the body of a younger girl. After an argument about the will, the millionairess dies, but her spirit somehow lands in Rogers body...

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Plot Keywords:

soul | lawyer | swami | virgin | body swap | 

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Taglines:

When rich, eccentric Edwina Cutwater died, a crazy guru tried to transport her soul into the body of a beautiful young woman. But the guru goofed. And Edwina's soul has accidentially taken over the entire right side of her lawyer, Roger Cobb. He still controls what's left. Now, Edwina and Roger are living together in the same body. He's losing his job. He's losing his girlfriend. And he just can't seem to get her out of his system. No matter how hard he tries.

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Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 September 1984 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hay una chica en mi cuerpo

Filming Locations:

Culver Studios - 9336 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,803,848, 23 September 1984

Gross USA:

$36,403,064

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kings Road Entertainment, Old Time Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of two movies that comedian Steve Martin starred in 1984. The other film was The Lonely Guy (1984).

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Goofs

When Edwina (through Roger) declares that Terry needs a spanking and she happily consents, her derriere is already red from previous takes.

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Quotes

Edwina Cutwater: Guess what I'm going to do?
Roger: What?
Edwina Cutwater: I'm going to come back from the dead.
Roger: Aaahhhh. And what makes you think you can do that?
Edwina Cutwater: Because I'm rich.

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Alternate Versions

ABC edited 3 minutes from this film for its 1987 network television premiere.

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Connections

Referenced in Trapper John, M.D.: All of Me (1985)

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Soundtracks

All of Me
Written by Seymour Simons and Gerald Marks
Performed by Joe Williams
Arranged by Billy May
Courtesy of Bourne Company
Played in closing credits

User Reviews

Martin at the top of his game.

Put all thoughts of Sgt. Bilko and The Pink Panther out of your mind: let us remember Steve Martin when he was at the top of his game, an uproariously funny comic with his own special brand of zany physical humour. All Of Me, directed by Carl Reiner, sees Martin starring as Roger Cobb, a struggling lawyer who unwittingly becomes host to the spirit of recently deceased millionairess Edwina Cutwater (Lily Tomlin) after her plan to transmigrate her soul into the body of stableman's daughter Terry (Victoria Tennant) goes terribly wrong.

With Edwina controlling one half of Roger's body, the silver haired comedian is given ample opportunity to showcase his wacky style of comedy and does so with gusto; the result is a memorable central performance from Martin in a consistently funny film that also sees co-star Tomlin on fine form as the lonely rich woman who, in death, learns to enjoy life and who finally makes a friend.

Breezy direction from Reiner ensures a lively pace, the action accompanied by a suitably jazzy score, with comedy highlights including Roger visiting the men's room with a little help from Edwina (tap tap), a hilarious courtroom scene wherein Edwina takes control while Roger sleeps, and a wonderfully silly bedroom scene where Roger attempts to have sex with Terry while Edwina is taking a nap.