This film screened on Saturday 24th June 2017.

In Tootsie, Hoffman plays Michael Dorsey, an actor struggling more because of his difficult reputation than lack of talent. Desperate for work, he poses as ‘Dorothy Michaels’ in an audition for a daytime soap opera. Having won the part, he must maintain the façade. The feisty ‘Dorothy’ becomes a sensation, but matters are made more complicated when he falls in love with co-star Julie (Jessica Lange) while also fending off the unwanted attentions of her father and a lecherous co-star. The film remains an absolute pleasure, the perfect balance of humour and heart, featuring a wonderful comic turn from Hoffman.

(Notes by Kevin Coyne.)

Screening as part of our Dustin Hoffman Retrospective – June 10th-25th.