Sydney Pollack's cult film served by Dustin Hoffman's unforgettable performance
In New York, Michael Dorsey scours the castings to finally land a role. But this uncompromising actor, known for his bad temper, only has refusals. One day, while accompanying his friend Sandy to an audition for the famous soap General Hospital, he decides to change his identity and returns to the studio in the guise of actress Dorothy Michaels. Thanks to her outspokenness and boundless energy, she landed the role and soon became the star of the series...
After trying his hand at drama, western or spy film, the eclectic Sydney Pollack does with Tootsie a brilliant foray into the realm of comedy. In this portrait of a woman that is alternately funny and moving, the filmmaker finds the right tone to address the notions of sexual identity and prejudice, while delivering a delightful satire on the world of entertainment. Alongside the talented Jessica Lange, Dustin Hoffman plays the role of his life here!
TOOTSIE by Sydney Pollack
(1982 - Colors - 116 mins)
New 4K Restoration
SUPPLEMENTS *
. A BETTER MAN: THE MAKING-OF OF TOOTSIE (2007 – Colors – 69 mins)
This documentary looks back at the production of Tootsie through the evolution of its screenplay and the major challenges it represented, discusses gender stereotypes and their treatment in the film, and salutes Dustin Hoffman's physical transformation for the role. With exclusive interviews with Sydney Pollack and the film's main actors.
. 9 DELETED SCENES (10 mins) - Blu-ray Exclusive
. DUSTIN HOFFMAN VIDEO ESSAYS (3 mins) Blu-ray Exclusive
Two video essays by Dustin Hoffman for director Hal Ashby, originally considered to direct the film.
. 3 TRAILERS
* in HD on the Blu-ray version
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BD 50 • HIGH DEFINITION MASTER • 1080/23.98p • AVC ENCODING • Original Version DTS-HD MA 5.0 & 1.0 / French Version DTS-HD MA 1.0 • French Subtitles • 2.40 format respected • Colors • Film length: 116 mins
DVD 9 • NEW RESTORED MASTER • PAL • MPEG-2 ENCODING • Original Version • Dolby Digital 5.0 & 1.0 / French Version Dolby Digital 1.0 • French Subtitles • 2.40 format respected • 16/9 compatible 4/3 • Colors • Film length: 112 mins
Released June 17, 2020
