The Secret of My Success
"There's no such thing as an overnight success. Brantley Foster took two weeks."
Originally released in 1987. The Secret of My Success is a comedy film. directed by Herbert Ross.
Starring Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, and Richard Jordan
Synopsis
Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York, but once in New York, he learns that jobs - and girls - are hard to get. When Brantley visits his uncle, Howard Prescott, who runs a multi-million-dollar company, he is given a job in the company's mail room.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (673 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$111M
9.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael J. Fox
as Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield
Helen Slater
as Christy Wills
Richard Jordan
as Howard Prescott
Margaret Whitton
as Vera Prescott
John Pankow
as Fred Melrose
Christopher Murney
as Barney Rattigan
Gerry Bamman
as Art Thomas
Fred Gwynne
as Donald Davenport
Carol Ann Susi
as Jean
Elizabeth Franz
as Grace Foster
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $110,996,879
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Rastar Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Secret of My Success about?
Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York, but once in New York, he learns that jobs - and girls - are hard to get. When Brantley visits his ...
Who directed The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success was directed by Herbert Ross.
How long is The Secret of My Success?
The Secret of My Success has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was The Secret of My Success released?
The Secret of My Success was released on April 10, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Secret of My Success?
The main cast of The Secret of My Success includes Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, Margaret Whitton, John Pankow.
Is The Secret of My Success worth watching?
The Secret of My Success has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 673 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.