Tootsie

Sydney Pollack (1982)

111min

15 Certificate

Review

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by David Parkinson

One of the highlights of Dustin Hoffman's illustrious career, this cross-dressing comedy drama avoids all the obvious pitfalls and manages to make some pertinent comments about the role of women within both showbiz and society. Hoffman's Dorothy Michaels is a wonderfully realised creation and testament to the actor's painstaking preparation for a part. Director Sydney Pollack judges the shifts in tone to perfection, but special mention should be made of his clever pastiche of daytime soaps. Nominated for ten Oscars, the film landed only one - a best supporting statuette for Jessica Lange, who pipped co-star Teri Garr to the award.

Summary

A New York actor's difficult reputation has rendered him unemployable. When a TV soap advertises a new female role, he disguises himself as a woman for the audition - and wins the part. But the character proves so popular, he is forced to keep up the pretence indefinitely. Comedy, starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange and Bill Murray. Directed by Sydney Pollack, who makes a cameo appearance as Hoffman's agent.

Cast & Crew

Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels Dustin Hoffman

Julie Jessica Lange

Sandy Teri Garr

Ron Dabney Coleman

Les Charles Durning

Jeff Bill Murray

George Fields Sydney Pollack

John Van Horn George Gaynes

April Geena Davis

Rita Doris Belack

Jacqui Ellen Foley

Rick Peter Gatto

Director Sydney Pollack

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Language: EnglishColourGuidance: Contains swearing.Available on: video, DVD and Blu-ray

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