Tootsie
"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."
Originally released in 1982. Tootsie is a comedy/romance film. directed by Sydney Pollack.
Starring Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, and Teri Garr
Synopsis
When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego – Dorothy Michaels – in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 17, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (1,869 votes)
Budget
$21M
Production budget
Box Office
$177.2M
8.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
Jessica Lange
as Julie Nichols
Teri Garr
as Sandy Lester
Dabney Coleman
as Ron Carlisle
Charles Durning
as Les Nichols
Bill Murray
as Jeff Slater
Sydney Pollack
as George Fields
George Gaynes
as John Van Horn
Geena Davis
as April
Doris Belack
as Rita
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $21,000,000
- Revenue
- $177,200,000
Production Companies
- Mirage Enterprises
- Punch Productions
- Delphi Films
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tootsie about?
When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego – Dorothy Michaels – in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ...
Who directed Tootsie?
Tootsie was directed by Sydney Pollack.
How long is Tootsie?
Tootsie has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Tootsie released?
Tootsie was released on December 17, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tootsie?
The main cast of Tootsie includes Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning.
Is Tootsie worth watching?
Tootsie has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,869 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.