Movie: A Better Man: The Making of 'Tootsie'

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Dustin Hoffman
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Larry Gelbart
Larry Gelbart

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Sydney Pollack
Sydney Pollack

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Teri Garr
Teri Garr

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Jessica Lange
Jessica Lange

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Bill Murray
Bill Murray

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    Documentary about the making of the 1982 film, featuring interviews with the cast and crew.

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    2008-02-05

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