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Soapdish

  • 1991
  • PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
18K
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Whoopi Goldberg, Teri Hatcher, Kevin Kline, Elisabeth Shue, Robert Downey Jr., and Sally Field in Soapdish (1991)
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FarceParodySatireSlapstickComedyRomance

An ambitious television soap actress connives with her producer to scuttle the career of the show's long-time star, but nothing works as they plan.An ambitious television soap actress connives with her producer to scuttle the career of the show's long-time star, but nothing works as they plan.An ambitious television soap actress connives with her producer to scuttle the career of the show's long-time star, but nothing works as they plan.

  • Director
    • Michael Hoffman
  • Writers
    • Robert Harling
    • Andrew Bergman
  • Stars
    • Sally Field
    • Kevin Kline
    • Cathy Moriarty
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Hoffman
    • Writers
      • Robert Harling
      • Andrew Bergman
    • Stars
      • Sally Field
      • Kevin Kline
      • Cathy Moriarty
    • 91User reviews
    • 30Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    Photos37

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    Sally Field
    Sally Field
    • Celeste Talbert
    Kevin Kline
    Kevin Kline
    • Jeffrey Anderson
    Cathy Moriarty
    Cathy Moriarty
    • Montana Moorehead
    Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher
    • Ariel Maloney
    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • David Barnes
    Paul Johansson
    Paul Johansson
    • Bolt
    Elisabeth Shue
    Elisabeth Shue
    • Lori Craven
    Whoopi Goldberg
    Whoopi Goldberg
    • Rose Schwartz
    Arne Nannestad
    • Burton White
    Tim Choate
    Tim Choate
    • A.D.
    Kathy Najimy
    Kathy Najimy
    • Tawny Miller
    Carrie Fisher
    Carrie Fisher
    • Betsy Faye Sharon
    Costas Mandylor
    Costas Mandylor
    • Mark
    Cornelia Kiss
    • Receptionist
    Rob Camilletti
    • Actor
    • (as Robert Camiletti)
    Marianne Muellerleile
    Marianne Muellerleile
    • Housewife
    Mary Pat Gleason
    Mary Pat Gleason
    • Housewife
    Michael Berkowitz
    Michael Berkowitz
    • Young Autograph Seeker
    • Director
      • Michael Hoffman
    • Writers
      • Robert Harling
      • Andrew Bergman
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Extensive re-shoots on this film forced Kevin Kline to withdraw from Hook (1991). He was replaced by Robin Williams.
    • Goofs
      When Celeste goes to Jeffrey's apartment to "rescue" Lori, she tricks the doorman into telling her that Jeffrey's apartment is 2D. When she leaves, his door clearly says 2A.
    • Quotes

      Rose Schwartz: Actors don't like to play coma. They feel it limits their range.

    • Crazy credits
      Early in the opening credits we see the words "a hamon cheimafflo film". The letters of the two middle words then rearrange themselves, one "o" slipping off the side of the screen, to form the name of director Michael Hoffman.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Thelma & Louise/Hangin' with the Homeboys/Dice Rules/Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken (1991)
    • Soundtracks
      El sol también se pone
      Written by Ludar Felsenstein

      Performed by Ludar Felsenstein (as Ludar)

    User reviews91

    Featured review
    9/10

    Such an enjoyable film

    Years ago I did follow a soap on TV. So I was curious about this movie, and I was so rewarded for finding it. It's a marvelous spoof of soaps, with jealousies, the usual actors' insecurities, and all sorts of lovely excesses. But more than anything - an amazing cast and an incredible script. How did someone get all those top-notch actors to play in such a silly sort of movie? And how did this little movie get writers to write the perfect lines? I never hear anyone talk about this movie or even admit hearing of it, but it's marvelous and I highly recommend seeing it. Sometimes I'll throw it on while doing housecleaning, and end up sitting on the couch, watching, laughing and thoroughly enjoying the whole wonderful thing. Many congrats to all who made it.
    • WinnieRouge
    • Mar 16, 2004
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 31, 1991 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Escándalo en el Plató
    • Filming locations
      • Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA(Opa-Locka Playhouse)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $36,489,888
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,736,380
      • Jun 2, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $36,489,888
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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