The Associate
"Behind every great man is a woman... Wishing he'd get the hell out of her way."
Originally released in 1996. The Associate is a comedy film. directed by Donald Petrie.
Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Dianne Wiest, and Eli Wallach
Synopsis
Laurel Ayres is a businesswoman trying to make it but unfortunately she works at a investment firm where she does all the work but all the senior investors like Frank Peterson grab all the credit. She then leaves and starts her own firm. While trying to find clients Laurel pretends that she has a male partner named Robert Cutty. And when she starts to do well all of her clients wants to meet Cutty which is difficult since he doesn't exist.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 25, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (228 votes)
Budget
$23M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.8M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,800,000
Production Companies
- Interscope Communications
- Hollywood Pictures
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Associate about?
Laurel Ayres is a businesswoman trying to make it but unfortunately she works at a investment firm where she does all the work but all the senior investors like Frank Peterson grab all the credit. ...
Who directed The Associate?
The Associate was directed by Donald Petrie.
How long is The Associate?
The Associate has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Associate released?
The Associate was released on October 25, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Associate?
The main cast of The Associate includes Whoopi Goldberg, Dianne Wiest, Eli Wallach, Tim Daly, Bebe Neuwirth.
Is The Associate worth watching?
The Associate has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 228 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.