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Tootsie is a 1982 comedy centered around Dustin Hoffman’s character, Michael Dorsey, who assumes a woman's identity to secure acting roles. The film depicts his subsequent experiences navigating a romantic relationship while maintaining this fabricated persona alongside other cast members. It was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by Larry Gelbart.

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What is Tootsie?

Tootsie is a 1982 comedy centered around Dustin Hoffman’s character, Michael Dorsey, who assumes a woman's identity to secure acting roles. The film depicts his subsequent experiences navigating a romantic relationship while maintaining this fabricated persona alongside other cast members. It was directed by Sydney Pollack and written by Larry Gelbart.

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