Mannequin(1987)
“Just because Jonathan's fallen in love with a piece of wood, it doesn't make him a dummy.”
Overview
Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.
Director
Michael Gottlieb
Studio
Gladden Entertainment
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$43M
Cast
Andrew McCarthy
as Jonathan Switcher
Kim Cattrall
as Ema 'Emmy' Hesire
Estelle Getty
as Claire Prince Timkin
James Spader
as Mr. Richards
G.W. Bailey
as Captain Felix Maxwell
Carole Davis
as Roxie Shield
Meshach Taylor
as Hollywood
Steve Vinovich
as B.J. Wert
Christopher Maher
as Armand
Phyllis Newman
as Emmy's Mother
Phil Rubenstein
as Mannequin Factory Boss
Jeffrey Lampert
as Factory Worker
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$43M
Production Companies
Gladden Entertainment • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mannequin?▼
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What is Mannequin about?▼
Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.
Who directed Mannequin?▼
Mannequin was directed by Michael Gottlieb and released in 1987. It is a comedy, romance, fantasy film.
How long is Mannequin?▼
Mannequin has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Mannequin?▼
The cast of Mannequin includes Andrew McCarthy as Jonathan Switcher, Kim Cattrall as Ema 'Emmy' Hesire, Estelle Getty as Claire Prince Timkin, James Spader as Mr. Richards, G.W. Bailey as Captain Felix Maxwell and more.
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