
A Better Man: The Making of 'Tootsie'
2008-02-05 · 69 min · ★ 6.0
Documentary about the making of the 1982 film, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.
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- Directors
- Charles Kiselyak
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- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Dustin HoffmanSelf
Larry GelbartSelf
Sydney PollackSelf
Teri GarrSelf
Jessica LangeSelf
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