Making Mr. Right (1987)
- Starring:
- Ann Magnuson, John Malkovich, (more)
- Director(s):
- Susan Seidelman
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
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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, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 99 mins
Complete Cast:
- Ann Magnuson - Frankie Stone
- Glenne Headly - Trish
- Laurie Metcalf - Sandy
- Hart Bochner - Don
- Susan Anton
- Polly Draper - Suzy Duncan
- Sid Raymond - Manny
- Janice Frank - Estelle's Friend
- Sherry Diamont - Receptionist
- Bob Cruz - Marcus Promo Announcer
- Ruth Bullen - Reporter
- Kevin Williams - Valet Parker
- Steve Rondianro - Newscaster
- Joe Ramirez - Ramon Hernandez
- Alan B. Minor - Himself
- Eve Mash - Teenage Girl
- Guy Trusty - Himself
- Tom Schwartz - Reporter
- Clayton Ludovitch - Mall Shopper
- Garitt Kono - Valet Parker
- Mike Hanly - Skippy
- Ralph Gunderman - Mechanical Guard
- Donna Rosae - Kitchen Maid
- James Murtaugh - Mission Control
- Christian Clemenson - Bruce Cohn
- Sidney Armus - Jeweler
- John Malkovich - Dr. Jeff Peters/Ulysses
- Ben Masters - Congressman Steve Marcus
- Polly Bergen - Estelle Stone
- Harsh Nayyar - Dr. Ravi Ramdas
- Ken Ceresne - Wedding Photographer
- John Hambrick - TV Anchorman
- Robert Trebor - Tux Salesman
- P.B. Floyd - Station Wagon Driver
- Roy Datz - Hector's Uncle
- Harry Chase - NASA Film Announcer
- Chick Bernhardt - Stunt
- Ronnie Rosado - Hector
- Luisa Rodruguez - Essie Hernandez
- Mr. Mike - Robot
- Stephen McFarland - Reporter
- Jill Mallorie - Teenage Girl
- Michael Seidelman - Reporter
- Frank Sangineto - Lupe Rodriguez
- Susan Lichtman - Newscaster
- Stanley Kirk - Angry Driver
- Trip Hamiton - Photo Double
- Ruthe Geier - Chemtec Receptionist
- Gerald Owens - Ulysses Photographer
- Merwin Goldsmith - Moe Glickstein
- Susan Berman - Ivy Stone
- Director(s):
- Susan Seidelman
- Writer(s):
- Floyd Byars, Laurie Frank, David Loucka
- Producer(s):
- Joel Tuber, Mike Wise, Michael Wise
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13(Profanity, Not For Children, Sexual Situations, Adult Situations)
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