A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life... Read allA young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life.A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 5 wins & 4 nominations total
- Felix
- (as G. W. Bailey)
- B.J. Wert
- (as Stephen Vinovich)
- Superkid
- (as Jake Jundeff)
- Pizzeria Manager
- (as R.L. Ryan)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe scenes for the rival store Illustra were filmed at Boscov's, a real-life department store in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. It's easy to distinguish by the square chandeliers and neon department signs on the walls.
- GoofsWhen Jonathan rescues Emmy at the top of the conveyor belt, the safety strap connecting his safety harness to the side panel of the conveyor is visible.
- Quotes
Hollywood Montrose: [to Jonathan] It's obvious to this country girl that you're an A-number one creative freak. Imagine pretending to be a stock boy when you're a major artiste. I am so jealous.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Starship: Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (1987)
- SoundtracksNothing's Gonna Stop Us Now
Performed by Jefferson Starship (as Starship)
Produced by Narada Michael Walden
Courtesy of RCA/Ariola International
Words & Music by Albert Hammond and Diane Warren
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- Jun 17, 2000
Details
- Release date
- Countries of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Perfect Timing
- Filming locations
- Wanamaker's Department Store - 1313 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA(Prince and Company department store)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $42,721,196
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $6,001,208
- Feb 16, 1987
- Gross worldwide
- $42,721,196