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The Secret of My Success (1987)
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Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York City, but once there, he learns that jobs - and girls - are hard to get. When he visits his uncle, Howard Prescott, who runs a multi-million-dollar company, he is given a job in the mail room.
Cast
Michael J. Foxas Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield
Helen Slateras Christy Wills
Richard Jordanas Howard Prescott
Margaret Whittonas Vera Prescott
John Pankowas Fred Melrose
Christopher Murneyas Barney Rattigan
Gerry Bammanas Art Thomas
Fred Gwynneas Donald Davenport
Carol Ann Susias Jean
Elizabeth Franzas Grace Foster
Drew Snyderas Burt Foster
Susan Kellermannas Maureen
Barton Heymanas Arnold Forbush
Mercedes Ruehlas Sheila
Facts
| Release date | April 10, 1987 |
| Runtime | 111 min (1h 51m) โ about the same as the 1987 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $12,000,000 |
| Box office | $110,996,879 (9.2ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0093936 |
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Questions
How long is The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is The Secret of My Success worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 722 votes, which places it #43 of 59 films released in 1987 in this index (top 29%) and #1492 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success was directed by Herbert Ross. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Play It Again, Sam (1972), Steel Magnolias (1989), Footloose (1984).
Who stars in The Secret of My Success?
Michael J. Fox as Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield; Helen Slater as Christy Wills; Richard Jordan as Howard Prescott; Margaret Whitton as Vera Prescott; John Pankow as Fred Melrose; Christopher Murney as Barney Rattigan.
What is The Secret of My Success rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Secret of My Success?
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