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Tootsie (1982)

“What do you get when you cross a hopelessly straight starving actor with a dynamite red sequined dress? You get America's hottest new actress.”

7.2/10 · 1,983 votes 1h 56m pg ComedyRomance

#17 of 41 films from 1982 #581 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Sydney Pollack · Written by Larry Gelbart, Don McGuire, Murray Schisgal

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Overview

When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego—Dorothy Michaels—in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.

Cast

Dustin Hoffmanas Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
Jessica Langeas Julie Nichols
Teri Garras Sandy Lester
Dabney Colemanas Ron Carlisle
Charles Durningas Les Nichols
Bill Murrayas Jeff Slater
Sydney Pollackas George Fields
George Gaynesas John Van Horn
Geena Davisas April
Doris Belackas Rita
Ellen Foleyas Jacqui
Peter Gattoas Rick
Lynne Thigpenas Jo
Ronald L. Schwaryas Phil Weintraub

Facts

Release dateDecember 17, 1982
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) — about the same as the 1982 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$21,000,000
Box office$177,200,000 (8.4× budget)
IMDbtt0084805

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Questions

How long is Tootsie?
Tootsie runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Tootsie worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 1,983 votes, which places it #17 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 61%) and #581 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Tootsie?
Tootsie was directed by Sydney Pollack. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Jeremiah Johnson (1972), Three Days of the Condor (1975), Out of Africa (1985).
Who stars in Tootsie?
Dustin Hoffman as Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels; Jessica Lange as Julie Nichols; Teri Garr as Sandy Lester; Dabney Coleman as Ron Carlisle; Charles Durning as Les Nichols; Bill Murray as Jeff Slater.
What is Tootsie rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Tootsie?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16593.

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