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Tootsie

Comedy about an actor who dresses in drag and lands the female lead in a television soap. When he becomes popular, he feels compelled to carry the persona into everyday life.

Comedy about an out-of-work actor who dresses in drag for an audition, only to land the female lead in a television soap. When he becomes the most popular character on the show, he feels compelled to carry the persona into everyday life. While bringing him phenomenal success as an 'actress', life as a woman also has its problems - especially when he falls for a real actress with whom he works.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Tue 13 Sep 201123:50
BBC Two Northern Ireland

Credits

Michael DorseyDustin Hoffman
Julie NicholsJessica Lange
Sandy LesterTeri Garr
Ron CarlisleDabney Coleman
George FieldsSydney Pollack
Rita MarshallDoris Belack
DirectorSydney Pollack
ProducerSydney Pollack

Broadcasts

  • Mon 1 May 200623:40
    BBC One Wales & Scotland only
  • Thu 20 Dec 200723:25
    BBC One
  • Tue 13 Sep 201123:20
    BBC Two Scotland, Wales & England only
  • Tue 13 Sep 201123:50
    BBC Two Northern Ireland