Synopsis
Tootsie follows Michael Dorsey, a talented but difficult actor who poses as a woman named Dorothy Michaels to secure a role on a popular daytime soap opera. As Dorothy becomes a cultural phenomenon and a feminist icon, Michael finds himself entangled in romantic and personal complications that force him to reckon with his own flaws. The film is celebrated as one of the greatest comedies ever made, blending sharp wit with genuine emotional depth.
Did You Know?
- Dustin Hoffman spent two years developing the Dorothy Michaels character.
- The film was a massive box office hit in 1982.
- Bill Murray improvised most of his scenes as Jeff.
- Hoffman reportedly stayed in character as Dorothy on set.
- The movie earned ten Academy Award nominations.
Iconic Quotes
- I was a better man with you as a woman than I ever was with a woman as a man.
- I don't like to be yelled at. I'm not going to work like this.
- I think we're getting into a weird area here.
- You're always pulling the 'nuclear bomb' option.
- Dorothy: I am not going to start crying. If I start, I can't stop.
