Tootsie 1982
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SplatWhen 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
as Julie Nichols
as Sandy Lester
as Ron Carlisle
as Les Nichols
as Jeff Slater
as George Fields
as John Van Horn
as April
as Rita
Director:
Writer:
Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal, Don McGuire
Stars:
Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, Sydney Pollack, George Gaynes, Geena Davis, Doris Belack,
Genres:
Comedy,Romance
Release Date:
1982 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
116 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Tootsie
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
DM
Cast
as Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
as Julie Nichols
as Sandy Lester
as Ron Carlisle
as Les Nichols
as Jeff Slater
as George Fields
as John Van Horn
as April
as Rita
as Jacqui
as Rick
as Jo
as Phil Weintraub
as Mrs. Mallory
as Amy
as Boy
as Page
as Stage Hand
as Middle-Aged Man
as Middle-Aged Woman
as Linda
as Actor #1
as Actor #2
as Salesgirl
as Billie
as Party girl
as Mrs. Crawley
as Party guest
as Priest
as Stage Manager #2
as Stage Manager
as Director
as Autograph Hound
as Autograph Hound
as Autograph Hound
as Autograph Hound
as Middle-Aged Man
as Second Actor
as Secretary
as Waiter (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Acting Student (uncredited)
as Actor at Party (uncredited)
as Shocked Bystander as Dorothy Grabs a Cab (uncredited)
as Self (uncredited)
as Self (uncredited)
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