Soapdish (1991)

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Michael Hoffman

Writers (WGA):

Robert Harling (story)
Robert Harling (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

31 May 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

All that glitter... All that glamour... All that dirt.

Plot:

An ambitious TV soap actress connives with her producer to scuttle the career of the show's long-time star, but nothing works as they plan.

Plot Keywords:

Star | Producer | Actress | Soap Star | Niece

Awards:

Nominated for Golden Globe.

Cast

Sally Field	...	Celeste Talbert / Maggie
Kevin Kline	...	Jeffrey Anderson / Dr. Rod Randall
Robert Downey Jr.	...	David Seton Barnes
Cathy Moriarty	...	Montana Moorehead / Nurse Nan
Elisabeth Shue	...	Lori Craven / Angelique
Whoopi Goldberg	...	Rose Schwartz
Teri Hatcher	...	Ariel Maloney / Dr. Monica Demonico
Garry Marshall	...	Edmund Edwards
Kathy Najimy	...	Tawny Miller
Arne Nannestad	...	Director Burton White
Paul Johansson	...	Blair Brennan / Bolt
Sheila Kelley	...	Fran
Leeza Gibbons	...	Herself
John Tesh	...	Himself
Stephen Nichols	...	Himself

Runtime:

97 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:M | Iceland:L | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Germany:12 | Spain:T | Sweden:Btl | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Canada:PG

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

According to a Baltimore newspaper article, Patty Duke was announced for the lead part in this comedy about a zany soap opera star-a role that was actually written with Patty Duke in mind.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Celeste attacks Jeffrey, her slipper flies off. When Bolt and Rose lift her off of him, her slipper is back on.

Quotes:

Celeste Talbert: Oh, I'll tell you why I'm here! I'm here because... I... I...
Jeffrey Anderson: Come on, say it! "I want you, Jeffery. I'm consumed with jealousy for my neice, because I want you."
Celeste Talbert: Oh, please!
Jeffrey Anderson: Admit it, you have feelings for me.
Celeste Talbert: My feelings are ABOUT you, not FOR you. There's a big difference!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Hamlet 2 (2008)

Soundtrack:

El sol también se pone

I loved this movie!!!!

From the opening credits to and through the final credits ballroom cast celebration, this movie had me laughing and applauding the nonsense and hysterical plot. What a cast of stellar performers in certainly an ensemble approach to this flick. For they all seemed to have fun along the way and shared in the carrying out of a deliciously funny film. With Sally Field [who can do no wrong] Kevin Kline [a master of a line and expression] Robert Downey Jr. [brilliant and who can forget the other side of the coin and his performance as Charlie Chaplin] and Whoopi Goldberg [her one liners are a treasure "I'll say amen"] But let us not forget the supporting cast who stand out on their own, not to be overshadowed by the stars. Cathy Moriarty [very imposing and having a surprise for us all later in the plot working flawlessly along side of Downey] Elisabeth Shue [who can bring honesty along with humor in her performance] Paul Johansson [gorgeous hunk playing the soap hero bringing some very funny moments on his own] the delightful Kathy Najimy [who steals every scene she's in as the costumer who keeps dragging smokes throughout the film] Carrie Fisher [small role of casting agent on the lust for Rob Camilletti, an actor auditioning for a one liner as waiter] and the delectable Terri Hatcher as one of the stars of the soap who spends most of her time pushing up her breasts for the camera and for off camera. Put all of these terrific performers in one film and you have terrific comedy and a fast paced film. Hats off to you all. I have the VHS and never tire from watching this little treasure.