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- Also known as: Would I Lie to You? (working title)
- Release date: December 17, 1982
- Director: Sydney Pollack
- Screenwriters: Murray Schisgal and Larry Gelbart
- Producers: Sydney Pollack and Dick Richards
- Distributor: Columbia Pictures
- MPAA rating: PG
- Run time: 116 minutes
- Named one of the 100 Greatest American Movies by the American Film Institute in 1998Yahoo! Movies: Tootsie Awards and Nominations
- Nominated for 10 Academy AwardsYahoo! Movies: Tootsie Awards and Nominations
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Dustin Hoffman received a Golden Globe Award and an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of a cross-dressing actor in the romantic comedy film Tootsie.
Plot Summary
Stage actor Michael Dorsey (Dustin Hoffman) is struggling to find work after being branded as difficult to work with. He dresses as a woman, takes on the persona of Dorothy Michaels and lands himself a part on a popular daytime soap opera. As Dorothy Michaels gains popularity, Michael Dorsey's life becomes increasingly complicated as he begins to fall for his female co-star while being courted by her father.Cast
- Dustin Hoffman: Michael Dorsey / Dorothy Michaels
- Jessica Lange: Julie Nichols
- Teri Garr: Sandy Lester
- Dabney Coleman: Ron Carlisle
- Charles Durning: Leslie "Les" Nichols
- Bill Murray: Jeff Slater
- Sydney Pollack: George Fields
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Tootsie Questions
How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie� Roll center of a Tootsie� Pop? 15 AnswersI actually did this once as a child and, I kid you not, it took exactly 666 licks. I didn't at any point just put it in my mouth and leave it, so I'm sure it to... read more
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