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Mannequin

6.8/10

Rating

89 min

Runtime

1987

Release Year

Michael Gottlieb

Director

Cast

Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, Estelle Getty, James Spader, G.W. Bailey

Quick Synopsis

Jonathan Switcher, an artist who has been unable to find work, takes a job as an assistant window dresser at a department store. One day, he discovers that a mannequin he had designed earlier comes to life and reveals herself as Emmy, an Egyptian woman trapped by an ancient spell. As Jonathan and Emmy work together to create attractive window displays to help save the struggling store, they develop a romantic relationship. However, their efforts are complicated by the store's dishonest manager, who tries to interfere with their plans.

Detailed Synopsis of Mannequin

Jonathan Switcher, an unemployed artist, finds a job as an assistant window dresser for a department store. When Jonathan happens upon a beautiful mannequin he previously designed, she springs to life and introduces herself as Emmy, an Egyptian under an ancient spell. Despite interference from the store's devious manager, Jonathan and his mannequin fall in love while creating eye-catching window displays to keep the struggling store in business.

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