TOOTSIE (1982)

Down and out Michael Dorsey is hedging his bets, that is, on becoming an imposter female soap star.  While the world falls in love with "Tootsie," completely unsuspecting that "she" is really a he, Dorsey's emotional attachment to his fellow leading actress begins to complicate things.  The question remains, how exactly does one confess their love to a woman when she thinks you’re just another one of the "girls"?

The glittering cast includes: Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Bill Murray, Geena Davis, and Charles Durning. The exceptional cast is perfect from top to bottom.

Director Sydney Pollack's "Tootsie" is a funny, insightful look at men, women, careers, sex, and friendship. Pollack received a nomination for best directing.

#62 on the AFI Top 100.

TOOTSIE was nominated for the Best Picture award. Ten Oscar Nominations; one win (Best Supporting Actress). MORE

"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."