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Making Mr. Right

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Making Mr. Right
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PG13,1hr 35min
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1987
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MGM
Synopsis: This sci-fi comedy from Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) director Susan Seidelman stars John Malkovich along with several other actors from his Steppenwolf Theatre troupe in Chicago. Malkovich stars as Dr. Jeff Peters, a scientist for the Chemtech Corporation who has invented an affable robotic clone of himself named Ulysses (also played by Malkovich). Unfortunately, Jeff is long on brains but short on personality or warmth, leaving his double an empty vessel, emotionally speaking. Believing that ... Full Synopsis
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Following up her hit Desperately Seeking Susan, Susan Seidelman's madcap comedy Making Mr. Right stars a young John Malkovich in a dual role as both the lovable, naïve android Ulysses and his pent-up creator, Dr. Jeff Peters. Also notable is the fine performance from Ann Magnusen as the overstyled image-maker, Frankie Stone. Both actors make the most of the story, which requires a lot of suspension ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Frankie Stone
Dr. Jeff Peters/Ulysses
Congressman Steve Marcus
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