Tootsie

Tootsie is a 1982 American comedy film that tells the story of a talented but volatile actor whose reputation for being difficult forces him to go to extreme lengths to land a job. The movie stars Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange, with a supporting cast that includes Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Geena Davis, Bill Murray, and producer/director Sydney Pollack. Tootsie was adapted by Larry Gelbart, Barry Levinson (uncredited), Elaine ... More

Initial release date:

  • Dec 1, 1982

Directed by:

Rating:

PG (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 59 min

Also known as:

  • Tootsie,
  • Would I Lie to You?

Film

Directed by

Sydney Pollack

Sydney Irwin Pollack (July 1, 1934 – May 26, 2008) was an American film director, producer and actor. Pollack studied with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, where he later taught acting. He began directing television shows in the 1960s before moving to films. Pollack...

Tagline:

  • 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.
  • He's Tootsie... She's Dustin Hoffman.
  • This Is a Hell of a Way To Make a Living.
  • Can you keep a secret? In the next 72 hours, this desperate, unemployed actor will secretly audition for the lead of a soap opera. And become America's hottest new actress.
  • Desperate, he took a female role and became a star. If only he could tell the woman he loves.

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Release date(s):

Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1982
  • May 29, 2001
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Music by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 59 min
  • 1 h 56 min
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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 21,000,000

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Awards

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role Nominees

Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy Winners

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs of 2000

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