I agree he was a phenomenal actor and I don’t know how many times I’ve gone on UA-cam and watched him yell about being a tomato and all that what a great Director and a great actor
Sydney Pollack directed Tootsie and did not want to act in the film at all. Hoffman begged him to be the agent role, and sent him roses asking him too. Their chemistry and writing was sublime!
Doris Baleck is so wonderfully subtle as Rita, it's all in her reactions; especially the moment when you can see her visibly moved by Dorothy's speech. So many emotions just flash across her face in one shot; amusement, recognition, respect.
The scene between Hoffman and Pollack is my favorite in the movie, one of my favorite scenes of all time, in fact. Superb acting, great writing, amazing chemistry--and hilarious! You're in stitches by the end of it.
The best part about this first scene is it is a real life argument between Pollock and Hoffman as much as it is about the characters. Apparently this criticism of Dorsey is exactly how Hoffman was perceived by many, including Pollack.
I agree with you. It was sort of Dustin Hoffman. They were alluding to. He was very difficult but I’ll tell you he was hotter than a pistol Hoffman. You figure did commercials in the late 5060s in the graduate Papillion midnight cowboy then here we are being 15 years old ride my bike and laughing my ass off on this movie can you guys believe it’s been 42 years And Hoffman blessed with good health cause he’s the same age as politics passed away almost 16 years ago man oh man, what a funny movie this was classic but I’ll tell you it’s even funnier when he dress up as a girl and he sits next to Pollock in the restaurant that was.comGenius But can I say one last thing there’s no way in hell Jessica Lang deserved nomination for a simple role. She was in the movie for four minutes and all she did was just so have empathy and she was so quiet how she won an Oscar is mind blowing mind blowing, but I’ll tell you hopefully Hoffman took a small amount of money and got a nice five or six points because this was the highest grossing movie of the year besides, I think ET , walked away with $20 million
Method actors are notoriously difficult to work with. I worked for a director/producer for years and he HATED casting any method actors. And he was right, they're almost all a huge pain.
@@madeleinegrayson8372Method actors can be frustrating, yes- but it’s often for all the right reasons. But creative differences between people- whether it’s between actors (method or standard), the director, producers, etc. however is something completely different.
Apparently before he accepted the role Hoffman insisted on being dressed up as Dorothy and going out in public. He believed that if he wasn't believable as a woman in everyday life he could never be convincing in the film. Dressed as Dorothy, Hoffman bumped into Jose Ferrer in an elevator, and Ferrer did not recognize him even after Hoffman/Dorothy made a sexual proposition to Ferrer.
This is my favorite movie of the entire 1980's. There are very few movies from that decade that don't feel hopelessly dated to me now, but this one will always hold up!
@@HolgerRuneFan .......Do you mean 'Breaking Away' [Dir. Peter Yates] starring Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid and Daniel Stern? If so, it was actually released in 1979
Though I do think that what made Dorothy Michaels work out was tied into the fussy blouse, big hair, and big glasses of the 80s. Nowadays, most outspoken women are viewed as threatening and disruptive. Dorothy's appearance and demeanor softened the psychological blow.
I miss Sydney being in the world. Everyone who worked with him loved him. One of the maintenance guys from Warner Bros gushed over how kind he was, just interacting with him when he had to work on his office lighting. I saw this when it came out, as a teenager, and had been at a performing arts school, thinking about acting. I'm actually glad I didn't take that road. But it's fun to watch in a story like this. I worked with a secretary once, years later, who was the spitting image of Dorothy Michaels! It was hard not to giggle.
I love the little things in this movie. For example, at 3:49 when he stumbles on his high heels, the blonde women behind him glances down to see what he tripped over.
I had a good friend that looked like the guy off Mad Magazine. He could pull off a flawless Tootsie right down to the voice. He had a photo album of picture of Tootsie the only way I spotted him was there was no glass in the eye glass. We lost him 25 years ago I think of him every time I see Tootsie. Rest in Peace Tim.
I read an interview with Dustin Hoffman and he said he based Dorothy (in part) on his mother and grandmother. Whatever his inspiration was it was genius! I forgot it was Dustin Hoffman at times!
@@gailwebb9619 Same here. I've also read that there were some elements of Polly Holliday, the wonderful actress mostly known for playing Flo on the sitcom "Alice".
The funny thing is that Sydney Pollack did not plan to play the agent. Dustin Hoffman begged him to play the part. As a result, Sydney Pollack ended up getting more acting roles as time went on.
What’s great about the writing here is that that combativeness, that sticking up for “what’s right,” that makes Michael Dorsey so unhirable, is exactly the quality that he gets to put to his advantage in his portrayal as Dorothy Michaels.
Amazing that the part of Michael's agent wasn't supposed to be the director, Sydney! Thank GOD that Dustin or whomever got him to do it. Every aspect of this film is GOLDEN CINEMA. I have so many lines in my head from it. Even the supporting and bit characters have amazing lines and do great with them!
7:12 - "How do you feel about Cleveland?" I worked as usher at a movie theatre in Cleveland, Ohio when Tootsie came out. It played in our biggest room, a 580-seater, at Christmas-time. I would go in at all the best moments, just to hear the uproarious laughter. I don't think any comedy made the crowd lose their sh1t as much as this film. My boss chided me for going in so often, because there were literally dozens of stellar laugh lines. It's still the movie what makes me laugh out loud the most..........a perfect script, delivered superbly. The writers: Murray Schisgal, Elaine May, Larry Gelbart, Barry Levinson, Robert Kaufman, and Robert Garland. More laughs per minute than any other film. Period.
Es increíble cómo el texto es sobre being proud of being a woman, and he sincerely says it, saying it like a man! Y también, profundamente, es sobre lo de criticar a los machistas (como el director ese con bigote). Tootsie lo hace tan increíblemente! Y me encanta que quien lo dice "es" un hombre, etc.
Dustin Hoffman is such an incredible actor. I kept forgetting while watching this movie but he was actually Dorothy Michaels. Dorothy had such a presence and was so convincing. This movie was way ahead of its time. The plot was amazing, the writing, intelligent, and the acting by all was impeccable.
The one character I felt sorry for was Lange's dad. He really fell in love and even had a ring for Dorothy. Then 'she' comes out on air as a twin brother. The reaction from the father was heart breaking. Note: sorry, I couldn't think of the name of Lange's character.
This scene with the agent is just as funny as towards the end of the movie, when Michael/Dorothy once out of the soap. And the one line that I really remember, is Michael yelling at the agent “Dorothy is not a lesbian!“. And the agent is completely confused and flabbergasted, trying to keep up with all the twist and turns.
This was a wonderful movie!! Especially in 1982!!! It was put together so well and so funny but yet made you think and made you say hooray for women!!!! ❤
What's with this early 80's sheen these movies have? Kramer vs. Kramer, 9 to 5, Private Benjamin, Stripes, Arthur, etc. all have a certain look to them, or am I nuts?
"What is idiotic about power making a woman masculine?" (The most masculine woman in the movie walks past him.). ***Bonus*** The other assistant is wearing a suit jacket and her name is Joe!
I was 12 when this came out and it was insanely popular! Hoffman was a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination, but the Academy debated on rather he she should have been in the "Lead Actor" or "Lead Actress" category (I'm not joking).
I was 6 when I saw this movie as I sneaked in The cinema with my dad. I was bored to tears Until she was rejected by the director and then magically Like technical The film came to life and I was Hooked. In my life I must have used every single phrase the agent used in his office when arguing with Tootsie
Not only is Sidney Pollack a phenomenal director, but he is also a phenomenal actor, and this scene is what I remember the most about this movie.
I hear it was Hoffman who talked him into doing that part.
@@kennethwayne6857 According to Dabney Coleman possibly yes.
I agree he was a phenomenal actor and I don’t know how many times I’ve gone on UA-cam and watched him yell about being a tomato and all that what a great Director and a great actor
“Shame on you you macho shithead” I still love to watch this film to this day. And I still laugh out loud.
This film is OLD. These days she'd be a woman if s/he identifies "as a woman". Therefore he's a woman and thus a "she." She's a woman with a penis.
This scene and the one where Dorothy was talking to nurse Julie about electric cattle prods and jabbing the men in the badoobies took me out!
I know this movie by heart .
What a masterpiece !
Crazy to see all of those cigarettes! Only 42 years ago!! I used to be one!
Miss Marshall: 'I wanna make her look a little more attractive, how far can you pull back?
Cameraman: How d'you feel about Cleveland?
🤣🤣🤣
Miss Marshall: Knock it off!
Best line in the movie.
Might be the greatest single line character in the history of films (I assume that's his only line anyway!)
💀💀💀
Best laugh I had in months!! Lol😂😂😂
Tootsie is a work of art. So many buried one liners...i watch it annually!!!
Its a comedy,but in actually its wedged it truth,thats why its like it is,too bad there was never a sequel.
В советском дубляже эта сцена смотрится очень эмоционально
I was a stand-up tomato: a juicy, sexy, beefsteak tomato. Nobody does vegetables like me. I did an endive salad that knocked the critics on their ass.
That was a reference to a Zero Mostel routine where he would actually play different vegetables.
Tootsie was a great movie !
Sydney Pollack directed Tootsie and did not want to act in the film at all. Hoffman begged him to be the agent role, and sent him roses asking him too. Their chemistry and writing was sublime!
And cost some actor a role.
Sydney Pollack is my all-time favourite actor.
If one has not seen "Death Becomes Her" it's a Sydney Pollack classic
@@weedermann That actor couldn't top this.
Hard to believe it's been 42 years ago when I first watched this film, and it keeps giving.
Doris Baleck is so wonderfully subtle as Rita, it's all in her reactions; especially the moment when you can see her visibly moved by Dorothy's speech. So many emotions just flash across her face in one shot; amusement, recognition, respect.
100% agree! i loved her character. I often use her delivery of 'thank you' in my everyday life. there was something about her that really sparkled.
She is a superb actor.
The scene between Hoffman and Pollack is my favorite in the movie, one of my favorite scenes of all time, in fact. Superb acting, great writing, amazing chemistry--and hilarious! You're in stitches by the end of it.
The cut from Michael saying, “Oh yea?” to Dorothy working her way through the crowd is one of the best film edits of all time
Agree! It is masterful. I can watch it over and over.
that cut is at 3:32 ... For the impatient once 😊 Yes it's a great cut! I love this movie. RIP Teri Garr 💔
Doris Baleck as Rita Marshall was brilliant casting. She is absolutely mesmerizing in this role.
The best part about this first scene is it is a real life argument between Pollock and Hoffman as much as it is about the characters. Apparently this criticism of Dorsey is exactly how Hoffman was perceived by many, including Pollack.
I agree with you. It was sort of Dustin Hoffman. They were alluding to. He was very difficult but I’ll tell you he was hotter than a pistol Hoffman. You figure did commercials in the late 5060s in the graduate Papillion midnight cowboy then here we are being 15 years old ride my bike and laughing my ass off on this movie can you guys believe it’s been 42 years And Hoffman blessed with good health cause he’s the same age as politics passed away almost 16 years ago man oh man, what a funny movie this was classic but I’ll tell you it’s even funnier when he dress up as a girl and he sits next to Pollock in the restaurant that was.comGenius But can I say one last thing there’s no way in hell Jessica Lang deserved nomination for a simple role. She was in the movie for four minutes and all she did was just so have empathy and she was so quiet how she won an Oscar is mind blowing mind blowing, but I’ll tell you hopefully Hoffman took a small amount of money and got a nice five or six points because this was the highest grossing movie of the year besides, I think ET , walked away with $20 million
Method actors are notoriously difficult to work with. I worked for a director/producer for years and he HATED casting any method actors. And he was right, they're almost all a huge pain.
@@madeleinegrayson8372 method is an excuse by ego-ridden children to treat people on set horribly and get away with it.
@@madeleinegrayson8372
@@madeleinegrayson8372Method actors can be frustrating, yes- but it’s often for all the right reasons. But creative differences between people- whether it’s between actors (method or standard), the director, producers, etc. however is something completely different.
Can we pay homage to make up and hair here? Total transformation. Absolute perfection. Hard to believe Dustin Hoffmann is under there.
As someone who attended a lot of drag shows and seeing the guys transform, that shit ain't easy! 🙂
Especially when he first meets Jessica Lange. The way he looks at her, his features soften and he really does look like a woman.
Apparently before he accepted the role Hoffman insisted on being dressed up as Dorothy and going out in public. He believed that if he wasn't believable as a woman in everyday life he could never be convincing in the film. Dressed as Dorothy, Hoffman bumped into Jose Ferrer in an elevator, and Ferrer did not recognize him even after Hoffman/Dorothy made a sexual proposition to Ferrer.
One of my favorite Dustin Hoffman movies
Me too. Always hilarious, no matter how many times I watch it, Dustin Hoffman was magnificent!😁
En Midnight cowboy tiene una actuación descomunal, tanto como en Rain man.
"nobody wants to pay twenty dollars to see people living next to chemical waste, they can see that in New Jersey!"
😂😂
On the way to Bruce's house . . .
This is my favorite movie of the entire 1980's. There are very few movies from that decade that don't feel hopelessly dated to me now, but this one will always hold up!
Breaking Away from 1980 also does not seem dated, nor On Golden Pond from 1981.
Both incredible films. I own them all.
@@HolgerRuneFan Or Poltergeist.
@@HolgerRuneFan .......Do you mean 'Breaking Away' [Dir. Peter Yates] starring Dennis Christopher, Dennis Quaid and Daniel Stern? If so, it was actually released in 1979
Though I do think that what made Dorothy Michaels work out was tied into the fussy blouse, big hair, and big glasses of the 80s. Nowadays, most outspoken women are viewed as threatening and disruptive. Dorothy's appearance and demeanor softened the psychological blow.
Sydney Pollack is just HILARIOUS in this movie. "YOU WERE A TOMATO!!!!!" lmao
BEEF STEAK!
@@puttentanesame6687 JUICY SEXY BEEFSTEAK TOMATO! 😂
He also did Kramer Vs Kramer a year before Tootsie.
This was his time
Midnight Cowboy too, and Papillon.
@@madeleinegrayson8372 .....Marathon Man
The Graduate.
Kramer was about 10 years before Tootsie
@@jihangamal5823 it was five years before Tootise.
I miss Sydney being in the world. Everyone who worked with him loved him. One of the maintenance guys from Warner Bros gushed over how kind he was, just interacting with him when he had to work on his office lighting.
I saw this when it came out, as a teenager, and had been at a performing arts school, thinking about acting. I'm actually glad I didn't take that road. But it's fun to watch in a story like this.
I worked with a secretary once, years later, who was the spitting image of Dorothy Michaels! It was hard not to giggle.
That secretary you mentioned by the way... was she called Judy?
@@aderbalsoares1988 no, I don't believe so.
"How far can you pull back?" " How do feel about Cleveland!"
Knock it off!
I saw this movie in the theatre when it first came out. That bit of dialogue got a huge laugh at the time. And it still makes me smile. A great movie!
What does it mean? It's pulled so far back, it could see Cleveland? Or he's pulling back all the way to Cleveland?
@@bananian He was making a joke about her attractiveness or lack thereof.
I saw this in Cleveland!!! Matinee!
I love this movie
It has it all!
The epitome of ACTING:Dustin Hoffman. 👏👏
"We'll send the contracts over today, Ms. Michaels."
F-ing A. That must have been gorgeous to hear.
I love the little things in this movie. For example, at 3:49 when he stumbles on his high heels, the blonde women behind him glances down to see what he tripped over.
Dabney Coleman is so subtle and so much fun!
Every scene they did together in this film was a winner
Pollock was great in this scene. Not easy to produce a real movie comedy. This is the way to do it.
One of the best scenes is the one where Emily Kimberly reveals herself to be edward Kimberly on live tv
That scene in George’s office is one of my favorite acted scenes. They were perfect together.
Not only a great movie, also a fantastic soundtrack by Dave Grusin!
5:40
"Well good for you . . . " Genius!!
OMG. as I watch Dustin Hoffman again in Tootsie, what an actor. Talented and exceptional.
Can we just appreciate the musical scores of the 80s
Dave Grusin did this one. He also did The Fabulous Baker Boys which wasn't as big a hit as Tootsie. But the score for that movie was excellent.
Y'all got that right. This one and Arthur with Dudley Moore.
@@drums4b Both terrific soundtracks.
“Who told you that? The Agent Fairy?”
I had a good friend that looked like the guy off Mad Magazine. He could pull off a flawless Tootsie right down to the voice. He had a photo album of picture of Tootsie the only way I spotted him was there was no glass in the eye glass. We lost him 25 years ago I think of him every time I see Tootsie. Rest in Peace Tim.
What a wonderful memory.
🙏🙏🙏
What a fantastic scene!! I saw this in a theatre one afternoon, by myself and bored, in Cleveland. 1982. I'll never forget it :)
It might be my favorite movie of all times
Me too!
"YOU WERE A TOMATO! A TOMATO DOESN'T HAVE LOGIC! A TOMATO CAN'T MOVE!"
My other favorite Pollack scene was in the Russian Tea Room when Michael shows up and sits down as Dorothy. “My God! I begged you to get therapy!”
Bob the Tomato had a scene where he demonstrated standing and sitting.
F. Murray Abraham's old job.
"THAT'S WHAT I SAID!"
1982 what a time to be alive
I was 17 .. wish I had a Time Machine 😢
Now you're 59. I was 18 in 1982. It doesn't seem that long ago but guess it was
RIP Dabney Coleman. He's great in this scene.
When I saw the movie back then, I totally forgot the fact Dorothy was not a real woman. Dustin Hoffman is genius.
If it weren't for Ben Kingsley that year, he'd have another Oscar.
I read an interview with Dustin Hoffman and he said he based Dorothy (in part) on his mother and grandmother. Whatever his inspiration was it was genius! I forgot it was Dustin Hoffman at times!
@@gailwebb9619 Same here. I've also read that there were some elements of Polly Holliday, the wonderful actress mostly known for playing Flo on the sitcom "Alice".
He definitely deserves more credit for this role. I totally agree. Even the subtle mannerisms are spot on. Truly an iconic performance.
Sydney Pollack is incredible in this role.
The funny thing is that Sydney Pollack did not plan to play the agent. Dustin Hoffman begged him to play the part. As a result, Sydney Pollack ended up getting more acting roles as time went on.
Strindberg in the park LOL
“How do you feel about Cleveland” is one of the best lines in the movie.
What’s great about the writing here is that that combativeness, that sticking up for “what’s right,” that makes Michael Dorsey so unhirable, is exactly the quality that he gets to put to his advantage in his portrayal as Dorothy Michaels.
One of the lines I remember the most is when Dorothy confides that she has a "little moustache problem".
You can tell it’s love at first sight for Michael at 6:20.
Honestly Dustin Hoffman 's female character in Tootsie has been my role model for many years. And still is.
Un saludo cordial para estos fans de esta bellísima película. 😊🇨🇷
“Nobody wants to pay $20 to watch people living next to chemical waste - they can do that in New Jersey!!” 🤣😂
The music - those horns - iconic!
Another great movie that would never see the light of day in present times.
Indeed. Now all we get are comic book and video game movies.
Oh, I don't know. I think it could be done today. But the powers that be would ruin it.
I love the fashion of clothes and wig he wore in the movie
3:50 That blonde woman behind Hoffman is doing everything she can to hold back her laughter. 😂😂 I wish I knew what the actress' name was.
Michael, you're not going to raise twenty five cents. Nobody....will hire you.
Amazing that the part of Michael's agent wasn't supposed to be the director, Sydney! Thank GOD that Dustin or whomever got him to do it. Every aspect of this film is GOLDEN CINEMA. I have so many lines in my head from it. Even the supporting and bit characters have amazing lines and do great with them!
This movie was so genuinely funny. Dustin shoud have won the best actor/actress Oscar for his performance.
7:12 - "How do you feel about Cleveland?" I worked as usher at a movie theatre in Cleveland, Ohio when Tootsie came out. It played in our biggest room, a 580-seater, at Christmas-time. I would go in at all the best moments, just to hear the uproarious laughter. I don't think any comedy made the crowd lose their sh1t as much as this film. My boss chided me for going in so often, because there were literally dozens of stellar laugh lines. It's still the movie what makes me laugh out loud the most..........a perfect script, delivered superbly.
The writers: Murray Schisgal, Elaine May, Larry Gelbart, Barry Levinson, Robert Kaufman, and Robert Garland. More laughs per minute than any other film. Period.
5:51 I always say "Yes" like Dorothy says right here lol
hit 8 on your keyboard LOL!
"your left......
Ms Michaels, nobody's talking to you!"
Es increíble cómo el texto es sobre being proud of being a woman, and he sincerely says it, saying it like a man! Y también, profundamente, es sobre lo de criticar a los machistas (como el director ese con bigote). Tootsie lo hace tan increíblemente! Y me encanta que quien lo dice "es" un hombre, etc.
Dustin Hoffman is such an incredible actor. I kept forgetting while watching this movie but he was actually Dorothy Michaels. Dorothy had such a presence and was so convincing. This movie was way ahead of its time. The plot was amazing, the writing, intelligent, and the acting by all was impeccable.
El señor HOFFMAN, es un actor de una calidad de excelencia y profesionalismo de primera número uno. 😊🇨🇷
Beat E.T. and Gandhi as best movie of 1982. Insane.
@5:20 because he knew he could just come back in another disguise, he knew he could say that with no risk of having the career ruined.
The clanking of Dorothea’s shoes is so funny
Fue una película exitosa y excepcional el señor HOFFMAN fue un genial. 🇨🇷😊
The one character I felt sorry for was Lange's dad. He really fell in love and even had a ring for Dorothy. Then 'she' comes out on air as a twin brother. The reaction from the father was heart breaking.
Note: sorry, I couldn't think of the name of Lange's character.
"I did an endive salad that knocked the critics on their a$$!" This still needs to appear on a t-shirt.
This scene with the agent is just as funny as towards the end of the movie, when Michael/Dorothy once out of the soap. And the one line that I really remember, is Michael yelling at the agent “Dorothy is not a lesbian!“. And the agent is completely confused and flabbergasted, trying to keep up with all the twist and turns.
“How do you feel about Cleveland?” 😂
I can't get over all the smoking. Lol!
You do realize this was made in 1982?
Oh!
I need to watch this movie again 😘😂😘
Love Tootsie
THS WAS THE GREATESSSS MOVIE EVER,, I COULD WATCH IT OVER AND OVER ,, HA!! THX.
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the beautiful Jessica Lange.
She was Always Nuts and Self Absorbed.
This was a wonderful movie!! Especially in 1982!!! It was put together so well and so funny but yet made you think and made you say hooray for women!!!! ❤
What's with this early 80's sheen these movies have? Kramer vs. Kramer, 9 to 5, Private Benjamin, Stripes, Arthur, etc. all have a certain look to them, or am I nuts?
just think a few years before she's bringing these ladies in to audition she was singing, "STOP RIGHT THERE! I GOTTA KNOW RIGHT NOW!"
"What is idiotic about power making a woman masculine?" (The most masculine woman in the movie walks past him.). ***Bonus*** The other assistant is wearing a suit jacket and her name is Joe!
I feel like I should of changed. Hilarious 😂
"Yeahsss"
I remember watching Trotsky in the movie theater when it was released
Great film.
I was 12 when this came out and it was insanely popular!
Hoffman was a shoo-in for an Oscar nomination, but the Academy debated on rather he she should have been in the "Lead Actor" or "Lead Actress" category (I'm not joking).
I own this film. So good
Una fantastica pelicula y el esta maravilloso
How to you feel about Cleveland?
07:12 I do a spit take every time
My favourite movie!
Great acting❤❤❤
“But that actually happened!”
“Who gives a shit!”
Bad Ego trip steals woman a Job. What a movie...
Hahahahah this is one of my favorite movies 😂😂😂
I was 6 when I saw this movie as I sneaked in The cinema with my dad.
I was bored to tears Until she was rejected by the director and then magically Like technical The film came to life and I was Hooked. In my life I must have used every single phrase the agent used in his office when arguing with Tootsie
I love this movie ❤❤❤
With few exceptions, they don't make movies like this any more sadly 😢
It's odd that Dorothy has the audition lines memorized in mere moments. Hard to believe...
Something I've always wondered about this film was how was Michael able to get paid, like wouldn't he be getting checks made out to Dorothy?
Is Tootsie streaming anywhere!