The Secret of My Success(1987)
There's no such thing as an overnight success. Brantley Foster took two weeks.
The Secret of My Success Synopsis
Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York City, but once there, he learns that jobs - and girls - are hard to get. When he visits his uncle, Howard Prescott, who runs a multi-million-dollar company, he is given a job in the mail room.
The Secret of My Success (1987) is a comedy film directed by Herbert Ross, released on April 10, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan and Margaret Whitton. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 713 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert Ross
- Writers:
- Jack Epps Jr., Jim Cash, AJ Carothers
- Producers:
- Herbert Ross
- Cinematographer:
- Carlo Di Palma
- Composer:
- David Foster
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Rastar Productions
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $110,996,879
- Status:
- Released
The Secret of My Success (1987) Trailer
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The Secret of My Success Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michael J. Fox
as Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield
Helen Slater
as Christy Wills
Richard Jordan
as Howard Prescott
Margaret Whitton
as Vera Prescott
John Pankow
as Fred Melrose
Christopher Murney
as Barney Rattigan
Gerry Bamman
as Art Thomas
Fred Gwynne
as Donald Davenport
Carol Ann Susi
as Jean
Elizabeth Franz
as Grace Foster
Drew Snyder
as Burt Foster
Susan Kellermann
as Maureen
Key crew
Directed by Herbert Ross, written by Jack Epps Jr., Jim Cash and AJ Carothers, produced by Herbert Ross.
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The Secret of My Success Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 713 ratings.
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The Secret of My Success – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret of My Success online?
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The Secret of My Success (1987) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Secret of My Success?
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The main cast of The Secret of My Success (1987) includes Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, Margaret Whitton and John Pankow. The film was directed by Herbert Ross. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret of My Success released?
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The Secret of My Success was released on April 10, 1987 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Secret of My Success worth watching?
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The Secret of My Success (1987) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 713 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Secret of My Success?
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