The Secret of My Success (1987)
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58% of critics liked it
(19 reviews) -
55% of users liked it
(33,314 ratings)
A talented young man can't get an executive position without rising through the ranks, so he comes up with a shortcut, which also benefits his love life.
- Directed By
- Herbert Ross
- Genres
- Comedy
- In Theaters
- Apr 7, 1987 Wide
- Studio
- MCA Universal Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Vincent Canby, New York Times
The movie builds up a lot of good will early on, which is needed when the time comes to resolve its farcical complications.
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Richard Harrington, Washington Post
Obviously, no new ground is being broken here, but director Ross keeps things humming in an endearingly old-fashioned way.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Does the movie really believe anyone is as stupid as these characters? Does it care?
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Rita Kempley, Washington Post
[A] belabored charade of mistaken identities...
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Brian Webster, Apollo Guide
The Secret of My Success is available as part of a four movie 'Michael J. Fox Comedy Favourites Collection.'
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Cast
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Michael J. Fox
as Brantley Foster
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Helen Slater
as Christy Wills
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Richard Jordan
as Howard Prescott
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Margaret Whitton
as Vera Prescott
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John Pankow
as Fred Melrose
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Christopher Murney
as Barney Rattigan
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Gerry Bamman
as Art Thomas
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Fred Gwynne
as Donald Davenport
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Carol Ann Susi
as Jean
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Don Amendolia
as Executive
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Rick Aviles
as Maintenance Man
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Jeff Brooks
as Executive
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John Capodice
as Man in KRS Building
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Jack Davidson
as Davidson
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Macintyre Dixon
as Ferguson
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Bill Fagerbakke
as Ron
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Elizabeth Franz
as Grace Foster
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Barton Heyman
as Arnold Forbush
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Gloria Irizarry
as Wife of Liquor Store Owner
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Judith Malina
as Mrs. Meachum
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Mark Margolis
as Maintenance Man
- Bruce McGill
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Burke Pearson
as Fired Executive
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Joe Ragno
as Shipping Executive
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Luis Antonio Ramos
as Cuban
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Rex Robbins
as McMasters
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Mercedes Ruehl
as Sheila
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Drew Snyder
as Burt Foster
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Ira Wheeler
as Owens
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Mary Catherine Wright
as Research Department Clerk
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Christopher Durang
as Davis
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Arthur Gallo
as Harried KRS Executive
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Sally Jane Heit
as Woman in KRS Building
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Ray Ramirez
as Liquor Store Owner
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Ascanio Sharpe
as Executive
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Ashley J. Laurence
as Fletcher
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John Bowman
as Proctor

