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Category Dramas DVDs, Comedies Movies, Scams And Cons Videos, Social Issues, Switching Roles, Farce, Mistaken Identity, Big Business
Starring Dianne Wiest, Whoopi Goldberg, Eli Wallach, Austin Pendleton, Lainie Kazan, George Martin, Bebe Neuwirth, Timothy Daly
Director Donald Petrie
Featured Allison Janney, Vincent Laresca, Lee Wilkof, Colleen Camp, John Rothman, Larry Gilliard, Jr., Jerry Hardin, Zeljko Ivanek, George Morfogen, Miles Chapin, Brian Tarantina, Jean De Baer, William Hill, Frederick Rolf, Daryl Edwards
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This 114 minute DVD feature film comedy stars Whoopie Gold berg who discovers the only way to succeed in the male-domi nated business world is to disguise as one. It co-stars Dia nne Wiest, Tim Daly, Bebe Neuwirth, Eli Wallach, and Austin Pendleton.

After stock analyst Laurel Ayres loses a promotion to the man she TRAINED, she realizes that one thing is preventing her from moving up the corporate ladder: her gender. Fed-up, Laurel quits the firm and starts her own company. Unfortunately, people still don't take her seriously, so she invents a male associate named Robert S. Cutty, who "offers" sound financial advice through Laurel. As a result, Laurel's company takes off. But soon, EVERYBODY wants to meet the mysterious Robert S. Cutty, from her former employers to a nosy gossip columnist. At wit's end, Laurel, who's Black, decides to don makeup and pose as Cutty -- who's white. Can Laurel pull off this unusual charade? And if so, for how long?

After being passed up for a promotion, a black, female financial analyst at a prestigious firm quits to set up her own operation. She soon realizes, however, that potential clients only feel comfortable investing with men. Her solution? Create a phony partner and bring Wall Street to its knees. Based on the French film, "L'Associe."

Released theatrically in the USA October 25, 1996. Based on the film "L'Associe," which is based on Jenaro Prieto's novel "El Socio." Color by Technicolor.

Associate Reviews:

"...A shrewd little comedy....A glimpse of what the kick-ass new world order might be if Whoopi ran the boardroom..." -- Rating: B -- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly

"...On target as a sharp-edged satire....The dialogue is snappy...THE ASSOCIATE is a brightly polished confection that boasts first-rate production values..." -- Joe Leydon, Variety

"...Goldberg plays the character perfectly, affecting a raspy voice that would convince anyone..."-- Jack Mathews, Los Angeles Times

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List Price $9.99 (You save $2.54)
Studio Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Orig Year 1996
All Time Sales Rank   7324  
CD Universe Part number 1222428
Catalog number 01737200
Discs 1
Release Date Jul 20, 1999
Rating PG-13 (MPAA)
Running Time 114 Minutes
Movie Details Color; Dolby Noise Reduction; Digital Sound; Stereo Sound
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Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars) 4.5 stars

5 stars Awesome!
Whoopi did it again. I loved this movie especially the part when she fooled all those egotistical predjudice men in to thinking her ideas came from a man, a white man! In todays time no one should have to go through all those extreme to show how talented they are. This movie exposed the rat race of the business world. Good movie.
Submitted by debbiec (Los Angeles, Calif) Verified Buyer
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4 stars AS ALWAYS "WHOOPI SHINES"
I loved this Movies, It has one of my favorite Actresses in it "Whoopi Goldberg". I like how she Played her part in this Movie. She outwitted all the Business men into believing she had a Partner named Robert S. Cutty. Taking from a bottle of liquor. I thought it was a very funny and Clevery done. I deffinitly reccomnd this for your VIDEO/DVD collection. Margie Murphy
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4 stars Hey your waiter could be a genius!
Thats the big message at the end of this film and it made no sense AT ALL. Her character left her job and could not get cliets in this fantasy world where women cannot achieve or compete. Total nonsense. Especially since Whoopie is a woman and a top notch entertainer in this film. So her character invents a man partner who she becomes with make-up, ALA Tootsie, and gives her big speach that was more of a racial statement for the movie goers that one of women are equal too. Misguided message. I liked the entire film except for that obvious and racial statement at the end. Bebe Newirth has here best film role ever. Worth buying just to see her. Very enjoyable except for the above flaws that mar it.
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4 stars One of her funniest
Really enjoyed this movie, so much so that I had to have it for myself. Good story line and it never let up.
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Whoopi Goldberg (SISTER ACT I & II, EDDIE) handles business her own way in this outrageous comedy hit! Whoopi plays a fast-track executive who starts her own company after a back-stabbing co-worker (Tim Daly, TV's WINGS) nabs her promotion. But when she's locked out of the stuffy corporate world, she invents a dazzling male business partner to sell her ideas! Her wacky plan soon spins wildly out of control, however, when her bogus "associate" becomes Wall Street's hottest financial whiz -- and Whoopi herself must impersonate him! With Dianne Wiest (THE BIRDCAGE) in a hilarious supporting cast, THE ASSOCIATE is a comedy treat you're sure to love!

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