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Soapdish (1991)
Director: Michael Hoffman
Cast: Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Robert Downey Jr., Cathy Moriarty
Runtime97 min
RatingPG-13
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Celeste Talbert is the star of the long-running soap opera "The Sun Also Sets." With the show's ratings down, Celeste's ruthlessly ambitious co-star, Montana Moorehead, and the show's arrogant producer, David Seton Barnes, plot to aggravate her into leaving the show by bringing back her old flame, Jeffrey Anderson, and hiring her beautiful young niece, Lori Craven.
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Soapdish is a critically acclaimed 1991 comedy film directed by Michael Hoffman. While it received mixed reviews from critics upon its initial release, the film has since gained a cult following and is now regarded as an underrated gem. Audiences have responded positively to the film, with an IMDb rating of 6.8/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 73%.
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Soapdish, the 1991 comedy directed by Michael Hoffman, offers a delightfully meta-satirical look at the backstage antics of a popular soap opera. With a stellar ensemble cast including Sally Field, Kevin Kline, and Robert Downey Jr., the film blends clever humor and over-the-top drama, providing a hilarious yet insightful glimpse into the larger-than-life world of daytime television.
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Soapdish is a 1991 American comedy film directed by Michael Hoffman, from a screenplay by Robert Harling and Andrew Bergman. The film was produced by Aaron Spelling and Alan Greisman, and executive produced by Herbert Ross.
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