A comedy about making it on Wall Street. Prejudices are hard to break and Laurel Ayres quickly learns that in order for people to take her seriously she has to work for an older white man or be one.
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| Whoopi Goldberg | ... |
Laurel
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| Dianne Wiest | ... |
Sally
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| Eli Wallach | ... |
Fallon
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| Tim Daly | ... |
Frank
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| Bebe Neuwirth | ... |
Camille
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| Austin Pendleton | ... |
Aesop
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| Lainie Kazan | ... |
Cindy Mason
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| George Martin | ... |
Manchester
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Kenny Kerr | ... |
Charlie
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| Lee Wilkof | ... |
Bissel
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| Helen Hanft | ... |
Mrs. Cupchick
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| George Morfogen | ... |
Plaza Manager
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| Zeljko Ivanek | ... |
SEC Agent Thompkins
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| Miles Chapin | ... |
Harry
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Jean De Baer | ... |
Loan Officer
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| Louis Turenne | ... |
Peabody Club Concierge
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| William Hill | ... |
Detective Templeton
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| Colleen Camp | ... |
Detective Jones
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| Brian Tarantina | ... |
Eddie
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| Jerry Hardin | ... |
Harley Mason
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| John Short | ... |
Harley's Associate
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| Thomas Wagner | ... |
Harley's Associate
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Johnny Miller | ... |
Johnny Miller
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Nicholas Kepros | ... |
Dalton
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| Peter McRobbie | ... |
Executive at Strip Club
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| Daryl Edwards | ... |
Executive at Strip Club
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| Allison Janney | ... |
Sandy
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Frederick Rolf | ... |
Carl Bode
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| Lawrence Gilliard Jr. | ... |
Plaza Bellhop Thomas
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| Lianna Pai | ... |
Plaza Concierge Charlotte
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| Vincent Laresca | ... |
Plaza Waiter José
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Arthur French | ... |
Plaza Men's Room Attendant
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| Kathleen McClellan | ... |
Frank's Girlfriend
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| Robert Levine | ... |
Door Slam Executive
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| John Rothman | ... |
Jogging Track Executive
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| Jonathan Freeman | ... |
Hockey Game Executive
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| Socorro Santiago | ... |
Syntonex Worker
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Bernie McInerney | ... |
Client at Cutty / Ayres
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Katherine Wallach | ... |
Reporter
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| Leon Addison Brown | ... |
Reporter
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| Sally Jessy Raphael | ... |
Sally Jessy Raphaël
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Judith Calder | ... |
Audience Member
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Ted Brunetti | ... |
Fallon's Messenger
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Baxter Harris | ... |
Disgruntled Investor
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| Craig Braun | ... |
Disgruntled Investor
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Rex Robbins | ... |
Investor at 21 Club
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Ira Wheeler | ... |
Investor at 21 Club
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| Boris McGiver | ... |
Plaza Reporter
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Billy Jaye | ... |
Plaza Reporter
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Ginny Yang | ... |
Funeral Reporter
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Joel Blake | ... |
Poker Player
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Alberto Alejandrino | ... |
Maitre D' at Peabody Club
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Roy Gerson | ... |
Fallon Ball Band
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Corrine Manning | ... |
Fallon Ball Band
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| Chris Cardona | ... |
Maintenance Worker (uncredited)
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| Bill Corsair | ... |
Plaza Decorator Simon (uncredited)
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| Curt Hayward | ... |
Investor's Lunch Waiter at 21 Club (uncredited)
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| Adrian Lee | ... |
Research Fellow (uncredited)
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| Marshall Dancing Elk Lucas | ... |
Actor (uncredited)
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| Dale Resteghini | ... |
Diner (uncredited)
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L.A. Rothman | ... |
Lily (uncredited)
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| Donald Trump | ... |
Donald Trump (uncredited)
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| J.D. Walters | ... |
Plaza Elevator Operator (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Donald Petrie | ||
Written by
| Jenaro Prieto | ... | (novel "El Socio") |
| Jean-Claude Carrière | ... | (screenplay "L'Associé") & |
| René Gainville | ... | (screenplay "L'Associé") |
| Nick Thiel | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert W. Cort | ... | executive producer |
| Ted Field | ... | executive producer |
| René Gainville | ... | co-producer |
| Frederic Golchan | ... | producer |
| Michael A. Helfant | ... | co-producer |
| Scott Kroopf | ... | executive producer |
| Adam Leipzig | ... | producer |
| David Madden | ... | executive producer |
| Patrick Markey | ... | producer |
Music by
| Christopher Tyng | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Alex Nepomniaschy | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Bonnie Koehler | ||
Editorial Department
| Scott Brock | ... | first assistant editor |
| Alyson Evans | ... | post production coordinator |
| Tom Foligno | ... | assistant editor (as Thomas Foligno) |
| Lorisa D. Francis | ... | post production coordinator |
| Johanna Groepl | ... | apprentice film editor |
| Mo Henry | ... | negative cutter |
| Beth Moran | ... | editing production assistant |
| Bob Putynkowski | ... | color timer |
| Joe Violante | ... | dailies advisor |
| Kimberly Mann | ... | first assistant film editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Mary Colquhoun | ... | (casting by) |
Production Design by
| Andrew Jackness | ||
Art Direction by
| Philip Messina | ... | (as Phil Messina) |
Set Decoration by
| Jessica Lanier | ||
Costume Design by
| April Ferry | ||
Makeup Department
| Greg Cannom | ... | special effects makeup creator |
| Leonard Drake | ... | hair stylist |
| Michael Germain | ... | key makeup artist |
| Linda Grimes | ... | makeup artist |
| Keith VanderLaan | ... | makeup production supervisor: Cannom Creations |
| Julia L. Walker | ... | key hair stylist |
| Mary Cooke | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Karen Hughes | ... | production supervisor |
| Patrick Markey | ... | unit production manager |
| Jane Raab | ... | production supervisor |
| Graham Stumpf | ... | post production supervisor |
| Michelle Wright | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Vebe Borge | ... | first assistant director |
| Otie Brown | ... | second assistant director |
| Kristie Hart | ... | second second assistant director |
| Shannon M. Hawkins | ... | dga trainee (as Shannon Hawkins) |
| Debra Kent | ... | assistant director: second unit |
| Patrick Markey | ... | second unit director |
| Roni Wheeler | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Wally Adee | ... | assistant property master |
| Bill Ballou | ... | shop foreman |
| Rodney Clark | ... | carpenter |
| Lorenzo Contessa | ... | scenic artist |
| Gregory Criscuolo | ... | lead carpenter |
| Robert Dillon | ... | carpenter (as Bob Dillon) |
| Ernie Foster | ... | assistant chargeman (as Ernest Foster) |
| Joseph Garzero | ... | lead scenic artist (as Joe Garzero) |
| Donald Glenn | ... | second construction grip (as Don Glenn) |
| Kevin Golden | ... | scenic artist |
| Jonathan Graham | ... | key construction grip |
| Harold Horn | ... | carpenter |
| Leslie Ann Lee | ... | art department coordinator |
| Jen Martley | ... | department production assistant (as Jennifer Martley) |
| Tom McDermott | ... | assistant property master |
| Nick Miller | ... | construction coordinator |
| Victor Morales | ... | shop person (as Victor F. Morales) |
| Jeff Naparstek | ... | set dresser |
| Mark Peltzer | ... | property master |
| Matthew Phenix | ... | shop manager |
| Scott Rosenstock | ... | leadman |
| Mark Paul Selemon | ... | set dresser (as Mark Selemon) |
| Dan Shefelman | ... | storyboard artist |
| Mark Simon | ... | set dresser |
| David Stein | ... | assistant art director |
| Miles Teves | ... | sculptor |
| Peter von Bartheld | ... | set dresser (as Peter J. von Bartheld) |
| Alyssa Winter | ... | assistant set decorator |
| Joan Winters | ... | graphic designer |
| John Wolanczyk | ... | stand-by scenic artist |
| Bill Kolpin | ... | on-set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Neal J. Anderson | ... | foley editor (as Neal Anderson) |
| Christopher Assells | ... | dialogue editor (as Chris Assells) |
| Laura Harris Atkinson | ... | foley editor (as Laura R. Harris) |
| Kevin Bartnof | ... | foley artist |
| David Behle | ... | recordist |
| Barbara J. Boguski | ... | adr editor (as Barbara Boguski) |
| Rick Canelli | ... | adr recordist |
| Paul Timothy Carden | ... | dialogue editor (as Paul Carden) |
| Richard Dwan Jr. | ... | dialogue editor (as Richard Dwan) |
| Victor Ray Ennis | ... | first assistant sound editor |
| Mark Gordon | ... | dialogue editor |
| Eric Gotthelf | ... | foley mixer |
| Ron Grafton | ... | foley recordist (as Ronald Grafton) |
| Laura Graham | ... | adr editor |
| Leslee F. Grizzell | ... | sound assistant (as Leslee Grizzell) |
| Rick Hart | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Dan Hegeman | ... | dialogue editor (as Daniel Hegeman) |
| Chris Hogan | ... | dialogue editor |
| Rosa Howell-Thornhill | ... | production sound mixer |
| Chris Jargo | ... | adr editor |
| Jack Keller | ... | recordist |
| Jeff Largent | ... | sound effects editor (as Jeffrey Largent) |
| Peter J. Lehman | ... | sound effects editor |
| Robert J. Litt | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Douglas Martines | ... | cable person (as Doug Martines) |
| Andy McKee | ... | boom operator |
| Brian McPherson | ... | sound effects editor |
| Rick Morris | ... | sound effects editor |
| Thomas J. O'Connell | ... | adr mixer |
| Michelle Pazer | ... | adr assistant |
| Michele Perrone | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Catherine Rowe | ... | foley artist |
| Patrick N. Sellers | ... | foley editor (as Pat Sellers) |
| David Stanke | ... | additional audio |
| Lauren Stephens | ... | dialogue editor |
| Mark P. Stoeckinger | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Elliot Tyson | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Kim Waugh | ... | additional audio |
| James Wright | ... | dolby sound consultant: Dolby (as James E. Wright) |
| Dino Dimuro | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Jessica Goodwin | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
| Bill Meadows | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Al Griswold | ... | special effects coordinator (as Albert Griswold) |
Visual Effects by
| Greg Hanigan | ... | recording manager: Rhythm & Hues / scanning manager: Rhythm & Hues |
| Tex Kadonaga | ... | art director: Rhythm & Hues |
| David Keller | ... | post production manager: Rhythm & Hues |
| Patti Kuwaye Mauck | ... | visual effects producer: Rhythm & Hues |
| Josh Margolies | ... | visual effects editor: Rhythm & Hues |
| Steve Merel | ... | CGI artist: Rhythm & Hues |
| Chad Merriam | ... | production coordinator: Rhythm & Hues |
| Betsy Paterson | ... | digital effects compositor: Rhythm & Hues |
Stunts
| Joni Avery | ... | stunt performer |
| Jery Hewitt | ... | stunt coordinator / stunt performer |
| Kym Washington Longino | ... | stunt performer (as Kym Washington) |
| Kristopher Medina | ... | stunt performer |
| Cynthia Neilson | ... | stunt performer |
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt performer |
| Bob Colletti | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Tim Gallin | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Donald John Hewitt | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert M. Andres | ... | key grip (as Bob Andres) |
| Tony Arnaud | ... | grip |
| K.C. Bailey | ... | still photographer |
| John Bobick | ... | rigging grip |
| Lamont Crawford | ... | grip |
| Michael J. Delaney | ... | gaffer (as Michael Delaney) |
| James P. Dolan | ... | rigging gaffer (as James Dolan) |
| Robert Dolan | ... | key rigging gaffer (as Robert 'Chiefy' Dolan) |
| Joseph Finnerty | ... | key rigging grip |
| Cary Fisher | ... | camera operator |
| Kevin Flynn | ... | grip (as Kevin W. Flynn) |
| Thomas Ford | ... | electrician (as Tom Ford) |
| Petr Hlinomaz | ... | best boy electric |
| Carl Johnson | ... | electrician |
| Rick Marroquin | ... | dolly grip |
| Michael 'Flash' McDonald | ... | electrician (as Michael P. McDonald) |
| Robert Paone | ... | b camera operator / focus puller |
| Robert Sciretta | ... | electrician |
| Chris Skutch | ... | grip |
| Allan D. Smith | ... | camera trainee (as Allan Smith) |
| Robert Stocklin | ... | generator operator |
| Phillip Todd | ... | second assistant camera |
| Paul Wachter | ... | best boy grip |
| Tom Weston | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Deborah Brozina | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Deborah Lipman | ... | additional second assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Kristine Bulakowski | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Barbara Harris | ... | adr voice casting |
| Meredith Jacobson Marciano | ... | extras casting |
| Elizabeth Marx | ... | casting assistant |
| Susan Peck | ... | additional casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Amy Andrews | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Donna Berwick | ... | assistant to costume designer |
| Laurie Buehler | ... | seamstress (as Laurie J. Buehler) |
| Amanda Chamberlin | ... | costumer: Ms. Goldberg (as Mandy Chamberlin) |
| Frank L. Fleming | ... | assistant to costume designer (as Frank Fleming) |
| Michelle Martini | ... | wardrobe production assistant (as Michelle C. Martini) |
| Paul A. Simmons Jr. | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Thom Heyer | ... | assistant costume designer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Kevin Berman | ... | location security |
| Patty Carey | ... | location assistant |
| Alex Corven | ... | location assistant (as Alex Corven Caronia) |
| Daniel Coss | ... | location assistant (as Danny Coss) |
| John Galas | ... | location security (as John Gallas) |
| David Hickey | ... | location security |
| Trish Hofman | ... | location assistant |
| Michael Kriaris | ... | location assistant |
| Megan Monaghan | ... | location manager |
| Eric Von Arx | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Tim Boyle | ... | scoring mixer |
| Christine Cholvin | ... | assistant music editor |
| Barklie K. Griggs | ... | music supervisor |
| Daryl B. Kell | ... | scoring music editor |
| Larry Kenton | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Donald Lawrence | ... | choral underscore |
| Debbie Reinberg | ... | music business affairs |
| David Sabee | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Scott Schirle | ... | scoring assistant |
| Andrew Silver | ... | song music editor |
| Tim Simonec | ... | conductor / orchestrator |
| Dawn Solér | ... | executive in charge of music: PolyGram Filmed Entertainment |
| The Tri-City Singers | ... | choral underscore |
| Steve Zuckerman | ... | additional orchestrator |
| Lee Scott | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Deanie Barth | ... | script coordinator |
| Lynne Twentyman | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Bobby Alberga | ... | driver (as Robert Alberga) |
| Henry S. Avelin | ... | transportation co-captain (as Henry Avelin) |
| Ed Battista | ... | driver (as Edward Battista) |
| Richard Clark | ... | driver |
| Edward Coonan | ... | driver |
| Dennis Drogan | ... | driver (as Ronald Drogan) |
| Kevin Flaherty | ... | driver |
| Richard Flaherty | ... | driver |
| Kevin Flynn | ... | driver |
| Michael Foley | ... | driver |
| Clyde Johnson | ... | driver: Ms. Goldberg |
| Jon M. Johnson | ... | parking coordinator |
| Kevin Keefe | ... | transportation captain |
| Kristopher Keefe | ... | driver |
| Robert Lansing | ... | driver |
| Francis Volpe | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Roger Baerwolf | ... | additional product placement |
| Kara Baker | ... | assistant: Mr. Petrie |
| Gavin J. Behrman | ... | second assistant accountant |
| Linda Benavente-Notaro | ... | body suit |
| Roland Blancaflor | ... | laboratory technician |
| Cyndi Brenner | ... | product placement |
| Davia Clayton | ... | assistant coordinator: Los Angeles |
| Chad E. Cooper | ... | production assistant (as Chad Cooper) |
| Barbara Coston | ... | post production accountant |
| Candace Crump | ... | stand-in: Ms. Goldberg |
| Theresa Curtin | ... | assistant: Mr. Markey |
| Daniel Dworkin | ... | assistant: Mr. Golchan |
| Kerin Ferallo | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Jennifer Freedman | ... | assistant: Mr. Petrie |
| Anna Fuson | ... | unit publicist (as Anna Southall) |
| William Grunder | ... | craft service assistant |
| Allison Halderman | ... | assistant: Mr. Field |
| Mary Ann Hannon | ... | stand-in: Ms. Wiest |
| Michael Hernandez | ... | chef |
| Shari Lynn Himes | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Shelley Houis | ... | production coordinator |
| Andrea Isaacs | ... | production accountant |
| Jamie Kehoe | ... | craft service |
| Michelle L. Keiser | ... | production assistant (as Shelly Keisler) |
| Eddee Kolos | ... | coordinator: Los Angeles |
| Jennifer Kuo | ... | business affairs executive |
| Amanda Ladd-Jones | ... | accounting assistant (as Amanda S. Ladd) |
| Brett Laymance | ... | chiropractor (as Dr. Brett Laymance) |
| Tom Leonardis | ... | assistant: Ms. Goldberg |
| Pam Lindsay | ... | assistant: Mr. Field |
| Cheryl Monroe | ... | office intern |
| Monica Mullens | ... | assistant: Mr. Kroopf |
| Andy Muller | ... | production assistant |
| Regina Park | ... | assistant: Mr. Leipzig & Mr. Golchan (as Regina M. Park) |
| James Andrew Pearson | ... | production assistant |
| Jacquie Perryman | ... | senior vice president: PolyGram Soundtracks |
| Stephen Prouty | ... | mold shop supervisor |
| Debbie Reinberg | ... | legal affairs |
| Eartha Robinson | ... | choreographer |
| Hillary Schwartz | ... | production secretary |
| Paula Silver | ... | marketing consultant |
| Francis Spieldenner | ... | production assistant |
| Mark S. Temple | ... | production legal services (as Mark Temple) |
| Courtney Thomas | ... | assistant: Mr. Leipzig |
| Dale C. Todd | ... | first assistant accountant |
| Joseph Trammell | ... | video coordinator (as Joe Trammell) |
| Laura Holland Treanor | ... | production assistant |
| Todd Tucker | ... | laboratory technician |
| Mario West | ... | production assistant |
| Ursula Williams | ... | production assistant |
| Jimmy Zelinger | ... | title design |
| Barbara Zipperman | ... | business affairs executive (as Barbara J. Zipperman) |
| Peter M. Green | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
| John David Ware | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Gary Esayian | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Rudy Giuliani | ... | the producers wish to thank (as Honorable Rudolph W. Giuliani) |
| Lawrence Helfant | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Richard Kennedy | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures (presents)
- Interscope Communications
- Polygram Filmed Entertainment
- Frederic Golchan Productions (in association with)
Distributors
- Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (1996) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.)
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment Distribution (1997) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (1997) (Germany) (theatrical)
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment (1997) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- PolyGram Video (1997) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (1997) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1997) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- PolyGram Film Distribution (1997) (France) (theatrical)
- Sogepaq Distribución (1997) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Vitória Filmes (1997) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Kidmark, a Division of Trimark Entertainment (Italy)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (2002) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Universal Pictures (2003) (Germany) (DVD)
- Asia Business Broadcasting (2006) (India) (tv)
- Canale 5 (2016) (Italy) (tv)
- Pandastorm Pictures (2017) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
- Rhythm & Hues Studios (interlink software effects)
Other Companies
- Warner Bros. Post Production Services (foley services)
- Le Mobile (audio recording facilities)
- Bastyr University (music recording)
- Signet Sound Studio (music mixing)
- Capitol Studios (music mixing)
- Coast to Coast Catering (catering)
- Magno Sound (thanks)
- Motown Records (soundtrack)
- Pacific Title (titles and opticals)
- Soundelux (sound services)
- Warner Hollywood Studios (re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Laurel Ayres is a businesswoman trying to make it but unfortunately she works at a investment firm where she does all the work but all the senior investors like Frank Peterson grab all the credit. She then leaves and starts her own firm. While trying to find clients Laurel pretends that she has a male partner named Robert Cutty. And when she starts to do well all of her clients wants to meet Cutty which is difficult since he doesn't exist. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com |
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| Taglines | It's a man's world...until October 25. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $4,261,304, 27 Oct 1996 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Whoopi Goldberg's final theatrically-released film where she received top billing as of 2023. See more » |
| Goofs | The output of an HP Laserjet 4 printer is shown emerging face-up, but should be face-down. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Sleepers/Get on the Bus/To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday/Jude/Swingers (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Nice Doin' Business See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Opening credits are presented like a stock ticker. See more » |
| Quotes |
Loan Officer:
Do you have any assets? Laurel Ayres: Well, yeah. I have drive and courage and ambition. And if you'll look at the prospectus, you'll notice that I have a very, very sound business mind too. Loan Officer: I was thinking more like stocks, bonds, property. Laurel Ayres: Ah. Now, we're starting to sound a little like a "men's bank", now, aren't we? Loan Officer: Oh, I see. Because we're the "women's bank", we should go against standard banking practices and give you this very large, unsecured loan because you're the right gender. Laurel Ayres: Well... you know, it might send a message. Loan Officer: Right: that women don't know how to run a bank. Laurel Ayres: Touché. See more » |