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Tootsie

  • 19821982
  • PGPG
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
105K
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Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie (1982)
Official Trailer
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap.Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap.Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman in order to get a role on a trashy hospital soap.

IMDb RATING
7.4/10
105K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,273
1
  • Director
    • Sydney Pollack
  • Writers
    • Don McGuire(story by)
    • Larry Gelbart(story by)
    • Murray Schisgal(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Jessica Lange
    • Teri Garr
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sydney Pollack
  • Writers
    • Don McGuire(story by)
    • Larry Gelbart(story by)
    • Murray Schisgal(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Dustin Hoffman
    • Jessica Lange
    • Teri Garr
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 264User reviews
    • 98Critic reviews
    • 88Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 25 wins & 30 nominations total

    Videos4

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    Trailer 1:20
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    Trailer 2:05
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    Trailer 2:03
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    "Chernobyl" Star Jared Harris Has Never Seen 'Dirty Dancing'
    Full Episode 3:17
    "Chernobyl" Star Jared Harris Has Never Seen 'Dirty Dancing'

    Photos132

    Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange in Tootsie (1982)
    Dustin Hoffman and Charles Durning in Tootsie (1982)
    Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie (1982)
    Dustin Hoffman, Teri Garr, and Sydney Pollack in Tootsie (1982)
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    Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange in Tootsie (1982)
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    Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie (1982)
    Tootsie (1982)
    Dustin Hoffman in Tootsie (1982)

    Top cast

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    Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman
    • Michael Dorseyas Michael Dorsey…
    Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange
    • Julieas Julie
    Teri Garr
    Teri Garr
    • Sandyas Sandy
    Dabney Coleman
    Dabney Coleman
    • Ronas Ron
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Lesas Les
    Bill Murray
    Bill Murray
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Sydney Pollack
    Sydney Pollack
    • George Fieldsas George Fields
    George Gaynes
    George Gaynes
    • John Van Hornas John Van Horn
    Geena Davis
    Geena Davis
    • Aprilas April
    Doris Belack
    Doris Belack
    • Ritaas Rita
    Ellen Foley
    Ellen Foley
    • Jacquias Jacqui
    Peter Gatto
    • Rickas Rick
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • Joas Jo
    Ronald L. Schwary
    Ronald L. Schwary
    • Phil Weintraubas Phil Weintraub
    Debra Mooney
    Debra Mooney
    • Mrs. Malloryas Mrs. Mallory
    Amy Lawrence
    • Amyas Amy
    Kenny Sinclair
    • Boyas Boy
    Susan Merson
    Susan Merson
    • Pageas Page
    • Director
      • Sydney Pollack
    • Writers
      • Don McGuire(story by)
      • Larry Gelbart(story by) (screenplay by)
      • Murray Schisgal(screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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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. —Bryan Kuniyoshi
    • male actor plays a female character
    • man dresses as a woman
    • man wears woman's clothing
    • man wears a dress
    • reputation
    • 140 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Little did this desperate, out of work actor know when he secretly auditioned for a female role that he'd become the hottest star on television. Not even the girl he's madly in love with knows that he's Tootsie.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The character of Dorothy originally did not speak with a Southern accent, but in doing research, Dustin Hoffman discovered his voice fell more closely into the range of female pitch while doing the accent.
    • Goofs
      The airborne panning view of midtown Manhattan (a transition shot after the montage of Dorothy's magazine photo-shoots, filmed above Union Square) is stock footage from the early 1970s or perhaps earlier; at least one skyscraper completed by 1975 is missing (the One UN Plaza towers).
    • Quotes

      Dorothy Michaels: Thank you, Gordon. Well, I cannot tell you all how deeply moved I am. I never in my wildest dreams imagined that I would be the object of so much genuine affection. It makes it all the more difficult for me to say what I'm now going to say. Yes. I do feel it's time to set the record straight. You see, I didn't come here just as an administrator, Dr. Brewster; I came to this hospital to settle an old score. Now you all know that my father was a brilliant man; he built this hospital. What you don't know is that to his family, he was an unmerciful tyrant - a absolute dodo bird. He drove my mother, his wife, to - to drink; in fact, she - uh, she she she went riding one time and lost all her teeth. The son Edward became a recluse, and the oldest daughter - the pretty one, the charming one - became pregnant when she was fifteen years old and was driven out of the house. In fact, she was so terrified that she would, uh, that, uh, that, that, that the baby daughter would bear the stigma of illegitimacy that she, she - she decided to change her name and she contracted a disfiguring disease... after moving to Tangiers, which is where she raised the, the, the little girl as her sister. But her one ambition in life - besides the child's happiness - was to become a nurse, so she returned to the States and joined the staff right here at Southwest General. Well, she worked here, she knew she had to speak out wherever she saw injustice and inhumanity. God save us, you do understand that, don't you, Dr. Brewster?

      John Van Horne: I never laid a hand on her.

      Dorothy Michaels: Yes, you did. And she was shunned by all you nurses, too... and by a, what do you call it, what do you call it, a - something like a pariah, to you doctors who found her idealistic and reckless. But she was deeply, deeply, deeply, deeply, deeply, deeply loved by her brother. It was this brother who, on the day of her death, swore to the good Lord above that he would follow in her footsteps, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, and, just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just, just owe it all up to her. But on her terms. As a woman. And just as proud to be a woman as she ever was. For I am not Emily Kimberly, the daughter of Dwayne and Alma Kimberly. No, I'm not. I'm Edward Kimberly, the recluse brother of my sister Anthea. Edward Kimberly, who has finally vindicated his sister's good name. I am Edward Kimberly. Edward Kimberly. And I'm not mentally ill, but proud, and lucky, and strong enough to be the woman that was the best part of my manhood. The best part of myself.

    • Crazy credits
      Dustin Hoffman is credited twice: Dustin Hoffman .... Michael Dorsey Dustin Hoffman .... Dorothy Michaels
    • Alternate versions
      Original UK release was cut by 6 seconds to obtain a "PG" classification. Subsequently passed uncut with a "15" certificate.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Tootsie/The Verdict/Sophies Choice/Airplane II (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Tootsie
      Lyrics by Alan Bergman & Marilyn Bergman

      Music by Dave Grusin

      Sung by Stephen Bishop

    User reviews264

    Review
    Top review
    THE COMMENTS OF A FILM ADDICT
    Wow!, what a film anyone who has seen this film would definetly agree with me that this film touches you in so many different places. It's funny, sad but also appealing to so many different people. Dustin Hoffman is superb in it, so is Jessica Lange the way they act on set together is very amusing but when they are alone, it's always an emotional scene. Especially the scene in which Julie (Lange) throws a glass of champagne at him when he tries to come on to her at a party, it's so funny. Murray is also good as Hoffman's mixed-up flat mate. Sydney Pollack the director also takes a small role as Hoffman's Agent who unsuccesfully tries to find him work. The viewer sees the struggle of all the characters in their everyday life. There is also a touch of romance in the fim for the sentimentals in this world. The whole team bonds together to create a funny, imaginative film suitable for anyone who is in the mood for a laugh or a cry. I thouroughly reccomend it!!
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    • IAINSENIOR
    • Oct 9, 2001

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    FAQ3

    • Why won't anyone hire Michael? What's his agent trying to tell him?
    • What is Jeff talking about at Michael's birthday party?
    • The movie's title probably refers to Dorothy but where does it come from?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1982 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Would I Lie to You?
    • Filming locations
      • Hurley, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Mirage Enterprises
      • Punch Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $21,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $177,200,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,540,470
      • Dec 19, 1982
    • Gross worldwide
      • $177,200,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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