Mannequin
"Just because Jonathan's fallen in love with a piece of wood, it doesn't make him a dummy."
Originally released in 1987. Mannequin is a comedy/romance film. directed by Michael Gottlieb. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, and Estelle Getty
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 13, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (799 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$42.7M
7.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $42,700,000
Production Companies
- Gladden Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 l...
Who directed Mannequin?
Mannequin was directed by Michael Gottlieb.
How long is Mannequin?
Mannequin has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Mannequin released?
Mannequin was released on February 13, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mannequin?
The main cast of Mannequin includes Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, Estelle Getty, James Spader, G.W. Bailey.
Is Mannequin worth watching?
Mannequin has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 799 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.