Tootsie

Tootsie

Tootsie is a 1982 American comedy film that tells the story of a talented but volatile actor whose reputation for being difficult forces him to go to extreme lengths to land a job. The movie stars Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange, with a supporting cast that includes Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Geena Davis, Bill Murray, and producer/director Sydney Pollack. Tootsie was adapted by Larry Gelbart, Barry Levinson , Elaine May and Murray Schisgal from the story by Gelbart. In 1998 the United States Library of Congress deemed the film “culturally significant” and...
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quick facts
Release date:December 1, 1982
Directed by:Sydney Pollack
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:119 Minutes
Producer:Sydney Pollack, Dick Richards, Charles Evans
Editor:William Steinkamp, Fredric Steinkamp
Music by:Dave Grusin
Cinematography:Owen Roizman
Screenplay by:Larry Gelbart, Barry Levinson, Elaine May, Murray Schisgal
Estimated budget:$21,000,000
Genre:Comedy

Award-winners from Tootsie

Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack
Character:George Fields
Born:July 1, 1934
Died:May 26, 2008
Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange
Character:Julie Nichols
Born:April 20, 1949
Dustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Character:Michael Dorsey
Born:August 8, 1937

Cast of Tootsie

Charles Durning
Charles Durning
Leslie 'Les' Nichols
Born:February 28, 1923
Age:89
Bill Murray
Bill Murray
Jeff Slater
Born:September 21, 1950
Age:61
Teri Garr
Teri Garr
Sandy Lester
Born:December 11, 1947
Age:64
Dabney Coleman
Dabney Coleman
Ron Carlisle
Born:January 3, 1932
Age:80
Geena Davis
Geena Davis
April Page
Born:January 21, 1956
Age:56
George Gaynes
George Gaynes
John Van Horn
Born:May 16, 1917
Age:95

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1982 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Jessica Lange
1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy, Dick Richards
1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film, Dustin Hoffman
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Dustin Hoffman
1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Jessica Lange
1982 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director, Sydney Pollack
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Makeup, Dorothy J. Pearl
1982 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor, Dustin Hoffman
1982 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress, Jessica Lange
1982 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Picture
1982 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay, Murray Schisgal
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YearAward Nomination
1982 Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role, Dustin Hoffman
1982 Academy Award for Best Director, Sydney Pollack
1982 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Don McGuire
1982 Academy Award for Best Picture, Dick Richards
1982 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Teri Garr
1982 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Jessica Lange
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Dustin Hoffman
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Jessica Lange
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Teri Garr
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Sydney Pollack
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Sydney Pollack
1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film, Dustin Hoffman
1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Jessica Lange
1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Sydney Pollack
1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy
1982 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Sydney Pollack
1983 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Larry Gelbart
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted, Larry Gelbart
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Costume Design, Ruth Morley
1983 BAFTA Award for Best Makeup, Dorothy J. Pearl
1984 César Award for Best Foreign Film, Sydney Pollack
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Film director of Tootsie

Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack
Born: July 1, 1934
Died: May 26, 2008

Sydney Irwin Pollack was an American film director, producer and actor. Pollack studied with Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City, where he later taught acting. He began directing television shows in the 1960s before moving to films. Pollack directed more than 21 films...
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Music contributors for Tootsie

Dave Grusin
Dave Grusin

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Filming locations for Tootsie

New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    When was the premier of the film "Tootsie"?
  • A:
    The film was released in December, 1982.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the script for the movie Tootsie?
  • A:
    Larry Gelbart and Barry Levinson wrote the film's script.
  • Q:
    Who were the stars of the motion picture, "Tootsie"?
  • A:
    Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning and George Gaynes played roles in the movie.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "Tootsie"?
  • A:
    Sydney Pollack was the motion picture's director.
  • Q:
    What is the runtime of the motion picture "Tootsie"?
  • A:
    The runtime is 119 minutes.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the motion picture Tootsie?
  • A:
    Alan Bergman, Dave Grusin, Marilyn Bergman and Stephen Bishop composed the original music score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who distributed the motion picture, "Tootsie"?
  • A:
    Columbia Pictures distributed the movie.
  • Q:
    What tagline was used in marketing materials for the motion picture, "Tootsie"?
  • A:
    The movie's tagline was, "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."
  • Q:
    Who was the producer of "Tootsie"?
  • A:
    Sydney Pollack was the film's producer.
  • Q:
    Which locations were highlighted in the film Tootsie?
  • A:
    Locations used in the movie's production include New York.

Awards & Accolades

  • Golden Globe Award Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
    1983
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