US (1982): Comedy/Romance
One of the touchstone movies of the 1980s, this picture stars Dustin Hoffman as Michael Dorsey, an out-of-work actor who disguises himself as a dowdy, middle-aged woman (Dorothy Michaels) to get a part on a hit soap opera. The scheme works, but while he/she keeps up the charade, Hoffman's character comes to see life through the eyes of the opposite sex. The script by Larry Gelbart (with Murray Schisgal) is a winner, and director Sydney Pollack brings taut proficiency to the comedy and sensitivity to the relationship nuances that emerge from Hoffman's drag act. Great supporting work from Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, and pre-stardom Geena Davis. But the film finally belongs to Hoffman, who seems to connect with the character at a very deep and abiding level. (Tom Keogh, Amazon.com)
10 nominations, 1 Award
· Supporting Actress 1982: Jessica Lange
· Best Picture 1982: Sydney Pollack & Dick Richards - Producers (Mirage/Punch, Columbia)
· Actor 1982: Dustin Hoffman
· Supporting Actress 1982: Teri Garr
· Directing 1982: Sydney Pollack
· Writing (Best Screenplay written directly for the screen) 1982: Larry Gelbart, Murray Schisgal, Don McGuire
· Cinematography 1982: Owen Roizman
· Film Editing 1982: Fredric Steinkamp, William Steinkamp
· Music Best Song 1982: "It Might Be You" Dave Grusin - Music, Alan Bergman - Lyrics, Marilyn Bergman - Lyric
· Sound 1982: Arthur Piantadosi, Les Fresholtz, Dick Alexander, Les Lazarowitz
