Tootsie

Dustin Hoffman portrays Michael Dorsey, a struggling actor who adopts the persona of a woman, Dorothy Michaels, to land a role on a soap opera.

Jessica Lange plays Julie Nichols, a kind-hearted actress and colleague of Michael Dorsey who becomes close with his female alter ego, Dorothy Michaels.

Teri Garr appears as Sandy, a fellow actor and close friend to Michael Dorsey who gets caught up in the antics surrounding his dual identities.

Dabney Coleman takes on the role of Ron Carlisle, the director of the soap opera in which Dorothy Michaels (Michael Dorsey) lands a role.

Charles Durning portrays Les Nichols, Julie Nichols' father who develops an infatuation with Dorothy Michaels, unaware of her true identity.

Bill Murray plays Jeff Slater, Michael Dorsey's sarcastic playwright roommate who becomes entangled in the web of lies surrounding Dorothy Michaels.

Sydney Pollack appears as George Fields, Michael Dorsey's weary but supportive agent who navigates the complexities of his client's dual identity crisis.

George Gaynes plays John Van Horn, a soap opera actor who becomes romantically interested in Dorothy Michaels, leading to humorous situations and misunderstandings.

Geena Davis appears as April, a young actress on the soap opera who forms a bond with Dorothy Michaels (Michael Dorsey) and inadvertently gets involved in the schemes.

Doris Belack portrays Rita Marshall, a no-nonsense producer on the soap opera who initially clashes with Dorothy Michaels but eventually grows to respect her.

Ellen Foley plays Jacqui, a soap opera cast member who becomes suspicious of Dorothy Michaels' true identity and tries to uncover the secret behind the mysterious woman.

Peter Gatto appears as Rick, a character on the soap opera who interacts with both Michael Dorsey and Dorothy Michaels, creating comedic situations and confusion.