Making Mr. Right (1987)
- Starring:
- John Malkovich, Ann Magnuson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Susan Seidelman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Making Mr. Right
This sci-fi comedy from Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) director Susan Seidelman stars John Malkovich along with several other actors from his Steppenwolf Theatre troupe in Chicago. Malkovich stars as Dr. Jeff Peters, a scientist for the Chemtech Corporation who has invented an affable robotic clone of himself named Ulysses (also played by Malkovich). Unfortunately, Jeff is long on brains but short on personality or warmth, leaving his double an empty vessel, emotionally speaking. Believing that if Ulysses only had a bit more spark he could be utilized as a publicity gimmick and fundraising tool, Chemtech sends public relations executive Frankie Stone (Ann Magnuson) to train him in the ways of the heart and human interaction. What Frankie ends up with, however, is her own personal version of the perfect mate. ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast of Making Mr. Right
- Ann Magnuson - Frankie Stone
- Glenne Headly - Trish
- Laurie Metcalf - Sandy
- Hart Bochner - Don
- Susan Anton
- Bob Cruz - Marcus Promo Announcer
- Ruth Bullen - Reporter
- Kevin Williams - Valet Parker
- Donna Rosae - Kitchen Maid
- Gerald Owens - Ulysses Photographer
- Alan B. Minor - Himself
- Eve Mash - Teenage Girl
- Clayton Ludovitch - Mall Shopper
- Garitt Kono - Valet Parker
- Guy Trusty - Himself
- Tom Schwartz - Reporter
- Ronnie Rosado - Hector
- Luisa Rodruguez - Essie Hernandez
- Mike Hanly - Skippy
- Ralph Gunderman - Mechanical Guard
- Janice Frank - Estelle's Friend
- Sherry Diamont - Receptionist
- John Hambrick - TV Anchorman
- Christian Clemenson - Bruce Cohn
- Merwin Goldsmith - Moe Glickstein
- Sidney Armus - Jeweler
- John Malkovich - Dr. Jeff Peters/Ulysses
- Ben Masters - Congressman Steve Marcus
- Polly Bergen - Estelle Stone
- Harsh Nayyar - Dr. Ravi Ramdas
- James Murtaugh - Mission Control
- Harry Chase - NASA Film Announcer
- Chick Bernhardt - Stunt
- Robert Trebor - Tux Salesman
- Sid Raymond - Manny
- Mr. Mike - Robot
- Stephen McFarland - Reporter
- Jill Mallorie - Teenage Girl
- Susan Lichtman - Newscaster
- Stanley Kirk - Angry Driver
- Michael Seidelman - Reporter
- Frank Sangineto - Lupe Rodriguez
- Steve Rondianro - Newscaster
- Joe Ramirez - Ramon Hernandez
- Trip Hamiton - Photo Double
- Ruthe Geier - Chemtec Receptionist
- P.B. Floyd - Station Wagon Driver
- Roy Datz - Hector's Uncle
- Susan Berman - Ivy Stone
- Polly Draper - Suzy Duncan
- Ken Ceresne - Wedding Photographer
- Director(s):
- Susan Seidelman
- Writer(s):
- David Loucka, Floyd Byars, Laurie Frank
- Producer(s):
- Michael Wise, Mike Wise, Susan Seidelman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Profanity, Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Not For Children)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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