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.”
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.
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Tootsie (1982) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-12-17
Top Cast
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Dustin Hoffman
Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
Jessica Lange
Julie Nichols
Teri Garr
Sandy Lester
Dabney Coleman
Ron Carlisle
Charles Durning
Les Nichols
Bill Murray
Jeff Slater
Sydney Pollack
George Fields
George Gaynes
John Van Horn
Geena Davis
April
Doris Belack
Rita
Ellen Foley
Jacqui
Peter Gatto
Rick
Lynne Thigpen
Jo
Ronald L. Schwary
Phil Weintraub
Debra Mooney
Mrs. Mallory
Amy Lawrence
Amy
Kenny Sinclair
Boy
Susan Merson
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$21M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$177.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.44x
+$156.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sydney Pollack
- Screenplay & Story
- Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal, Elaine May
- Original Score
- Dave Grusin
- Original Title
- Tootsie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Budget
- $21M
- Worldwide Gross
- $177.2M
- Production Studios
- Mirage Enterprises, Punch Productions, Delphi Films, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sydney Pollack
Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal, Elaine May, Don McGuire
Dave Grusin
Owen Roizman
William Steinkamp, Fredric Steinkamp
Charles Evans, Dick Richards, Sydney Pollack, Ronald L. Schwary
Department Leadership Roster
Sydney Pollack
Director
Larry Gelbart
Screenplay
William Steinkamp
Editor
Dick Richards
Producer
Owen Roizman
Director of Photography
Sydney Pollack
Producer
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Dave Grusin
Original Music Composer
Peter S. Larkin
Production Design
Ruth Morley
Costume Design
Murray Schisgal
Screenplay
Ronald L. Schwary
Producer
Elaine May
Screenplay
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tootsie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 ends up in a romantic pickle.
Who directed Tootsie?
Tootsie was directed by Sydney Pollack.
Who stars in Tootsie?
The principal cast of Tootsie includes Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning.
When was Tootsie released and how long is it?
Tootsie was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tootsie?
Tootsie had a reported production budget of $21M and grossed $177.2M at the worldwide box office (8.44 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Tootsie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tootsie was composed by Dave Grusin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tootsie?
Tootsie holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).