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13 February 1987 (USA)
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Coming To Life February 13th. more
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Jonathan Switcher is a young artist. He just doesn't seem to last in any job he does. But when he builds a mannequin...
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 5 wins
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3 nominations
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Andrew McCarthy, Cynthia Watros Join "Lily" As The Parents
(From iCelebz. 9 March 2009, 1:51 AM, PDT)
Sexy Young Men Beware. ‘Cougars’ is on the Prowl.
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(From iCelebz. 9 March 2009, 1:51 AM, PDT)
Sexy Young Men Beware. ‘Cougars’ is on the Prowl.
(From Tilzy.TV. 10 December 2008, 8:53 AM, PST)
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She's the dummy!!
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Andrew McCarthy | ... | Jonathan Switcher |
 | Kim Cattrall | ... | Ema 'Emmy' Hesire |
 | Estelle Getty | ... | Claire Prince Timkin |
 | James Spader | ... | Mr. Richards |
| G.W. Bailey | ... | Captain Felix Maxwell |
 | Carole Davis | ... | Roxie Shield |
 | Steve Vinovich | ... | B.J. Wert |
| Christopher Maher | ... | Armand |
| Meshach Taylor | ... | Hollywood Montrose |
| Phyllis Newman | ... | Emmy's Mother |
| Phil Rubenstein | ... | Mannequin Factory Boss |
| Jeffrey Lampert | ... | Factory Worker |
| Kenneth Lloyd | ... | Superdad |
| Jake Jundef | ... | Superkid |
| Harvey Levine | ... | Balloon Boss |
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90 min
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1.33 : 1 more
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Iceland:L |
Singapore:NC-16 |
Canada:PG (Manitoba/Ontario) |
USA:PG-13 (original rating) |
Argentina:13 |
Chile:14 |
Finland:S |
Sweden:11 |
UK:PG |
USA:PG (re-rating) |
West Germany:6
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Originally, the lead part was written to be an older, lonely storekeeper, with Dudley Moore in mind for the role, but when Andrew McCarthy came on board, the part was rewritten to be the part of a young artist.
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Factual errors: Emmy fires a nail-gun without depressing the safety mechanism on the front.
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Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Being from Another Planet (#5.5)" (1992)
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DO YOU DREAM ABOUT ME
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This film is proof that not every movie needs to have academy award winning performances, a gripping plot and special effects to be enjoyable. Mannequin is certainly not a spectacular piece of cinematic achievement, but its simplicity and light-heartedness is what makes it great! I've loved this movie ever since I was a kid and I always, and still do, find it a fun and enjoyable watch, especially on a lazy Saturday afternoon.
Jonathan Switcher is a down-on-his-luck artist. He can't hold down a regular job because his creativity keeps on sabotaging his productivity. One day he saves a little old lady who gratefully offers him employment at the department store that she owns. Jonathan goes to work arranging the store's window displays, and happens across a mannequin that he built during one of his short lived careers. Low and behold, the mannequin he created comes to life when the two of them are alone and a fun and silly romantic comedy ensues.
The entire plot is quite silly and full of holes, but the movie is pure fun. Andrew McCarthy is cute and endearing as always and Kim Cattrall is fun and witty as the bubbly mannequin. This film is rife with great one-liners and hysterical situations and of course a great 80's style musical montage. Actual one of the most unfortunate things about this film is that the music is great and a soundtrack album was never released! For shame!
Of course Mannequin isn't thought-provoking, nor is it clever or cinematic ally impressive. It's just a cute silly little film that will make you laugh as long as you don't take it too seriously.