The Secret of My Success

There's no such thing as an overnight success. Brantley Foster took two weeks.

19871h 51m6.5(720 votes)

Comedy

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. It stars Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, and Richard Jordan. The film runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 720 votes.

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Director

Herbert Ross

Cast

Michael J. Fox

Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield

Helen Slater

Christy Wills

Richard Jordan

Howard Prescott

Margaret Whitton

Vera Prescott

John Pankow

Fred Melrose

Christopher Murney

Barney Rattigan

Gerry Bamman

Art Thomas

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Who stars in The Secret of My Success?

The Secret of My Success stars Michael J. Fox, Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, and Margaret Whitton, and was directed by Herbert Ross.

How long is The Secret of My Success?

The Secret of My Success has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes.

When did The Secret of My Success come out?

The Secret of My Success was released in 1987.

What genre is The Secret of My Success?

The Secret of My Success is a comedy film.

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The Secret of My Success holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.