Tootsie film released as critical and commercial success in 1982

Columbia Pictures released Tootsie on December 17, 1982. The comedy film was directed by Sydney Pollack and starred Dustin Hoffman as an unemployed actor. His character cannot find work, so he dresses as a woman and gets a role on a fictional soap opera. The film explores how he develops empathy by living as a woman.

Tootsie earned $177.2 million worldwide, making it the third-highest-grossing film of that year. Critics praised its humour, performances, and social commentary. It received ten Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. Jessica Lange won Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film. The screenplay was written by Larry Gelbart and Murray Schisgal. In 1998, the film was selected for official preservation as an important work of American cinema.