Mannequin
“Just because Jonathan's fallen in love with a piece of wood, it doesn't make him a dummy.”
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.
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Mannequin (1987) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-06
Top Cast
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Andrew McCarthy
Jonathan Switcher
Kim Cattrall
Ema 'Emmy' Hesire
Estelle Getty
Claire Prince Timkin
James Spader
Mr. Richards
G.W. Bailey
Captain Felix Maxwell
Carole Davis
Roxie Shield
Meshach Taylor
Hollywood
Steve Vinovich
B.J. Wert
Christopher Maher
Armand
Phyllis Newman
Emmy's Mother
Phil Rubenstein
Mannequin Factory Boss
Jeffrey Lampert
Factory Worker
Kenneth Lloyd
Superdad
Jake Jundef
Superkid
Harvey Levine
Balloon Boss
Thomas J. McCarthy
Head Gardener
Pat Ryan
Pizzeria Manager
Glenn Davish
Effete Executive
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 6, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$42.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.12x
+$36.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Gottlieb
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Rugoff, Michael Gottlieb
- Original Score
- Sylvester Levay
- Original Title
- Mannequin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $42.7M
- Production Studios
- Gladden Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Gottlieb
Edward Rugoff, Michael Gottlieb
Sylvester Levay
Tim Suhrstedt
Richard Halsey, Frank E. Jimenez
Art Levinson, Edward Rugoff, Joseph Farrell
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
Richard Halsey
Editor
Michael Gottlieb
Director
Sylvester Levay
Original Music Composer
Art Levinson
Producer
Frank E. Jimenez
Editor
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Lisa Jensen
Costume Design
Edward Rugoff
Writer
Michael Gottlieb
Writer
Josan F. Russo
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mannequin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Mannequin?
Mannequin was directed by Michael Gottlieb.
Who stars in Mannequin?
The principal cast of Mannequin includes Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, Estelle Getty, James Spader, G.W. Bailey.
When was Mannequin released and how long is it?
Mannequin was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mannequin?
Mannequin had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $42.7M at the worldwide box office (7.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Mannequin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mannequin was composed by Sylvester Levay.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mannequin?
Mannequin holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).