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1982 · 116 min · PG

Tootsie

Directed by Sydney Pollack · Comedy, Romance

Tootsie (1982) is a Comedy film, directed by Sydney Pollack set in New York City during the 1980s. It runs 116 minutes and is rated PG.

A con artist, with a comedic and romantic tone. Themes of identity and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Dave Grusin
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Cast
Dustin HoffmanJessica LangeTeri GarrDabney ColemanCharles DurningBill MurraySydney PollackGeorge Gaynes

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Con Artist
Themes
IdentityLove & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomanticSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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