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.”
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.
Director
Sydney Pollack
Studio
Mirage Enterprises
Budget
$21M
Revenue
$177M
Cast
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
Sydney Pollack
as George Fields
George Gaynes
as John Van Horn
Geena Davis
as April
Doris Belack
as Rita
Ellen Foley
as Jacqui
Peter Gatto
as Rick
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Budget
$21M
Box Office
$177M
Production Companies
Mirage Enterprises • Punch Productions • Delphi Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tootsie?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Tootsie (1982).
What is Tootsie about?▼
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.
Who directed Tootsie?▼
Tootsie was directed by Sydney Pollack and released in 1982. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Tootsie?▼
Tootsie has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in Tootsie?▼
The cast of Tootsie includes 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 and more.
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