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The Secret of My Success

Plot: Brantley Foster, a well-educated kid from Kansas, has always dreamed of making it big in New York, but once in New York, he learns that jobs - and girls - are hard to get. When Brantley visits his uncle, Howard Prescott, who runs a multi-million-dollar company, he is given a job in the company's mail room
Release Date: Friday, April 10 1987
36 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Michael J. FoxMichael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox was
25 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield'.
Fri, Jun 09 1961
Portrait of Helen SlaterHelen Slater
Helen Slater was
23 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Christy Wills'.
Sun, Dec 15 1963
Portrait of Richard JordanRichard Jordan
Richard Jordan was
49 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Howard Prescott'.
Mon, Jul 19 1937 –
Mon, Aug 30 1993
Portrait of Margaret WhittonMargaret Whitton
Margaret Whitton was
36 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Vera Prescott'.
Thu, Nov 30 1950 –
Sun, Dec 04 2016
Portrait of John PankowJohn Pankow
John Pankow was
32 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Fred Melrose'.
Wed, Apr 28 1954
Portrait of Christopher MurneyChristopher Murney
Christopher Murney was
43 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Barney Rattigan'.
Tue, Jul 20 1943
Portrait of Gerry BammanGerry Bamman
Gerry Bamman was
45 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Art Thomas'.
Thu, Sep 18 1941
Portrait of Fred GwynneFred Gwynne
Fred Gwynne was
60 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Donald Davenport'.
Sat, Jul 10 1926 –
Fri, Jul 02 1993
Portrait of Carol Ann SusiCarol Ann Susi
Carol Ann Susi was
35 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Jean'.
Sat, Feb 02 1952 –
Tue, Nov 11 2014
Portrait of Elizabeth FranzElizabeth Franz
Elizabeth Franz was
45 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Grace Foster'.
Wed, Jun 18 1941
Portrait of Drew SnyderDrew Snyder
Drew Snyder was
40 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Burt Foster'.
Wed, Sep 25 1946
Portrait of Susan KellermannSusan Kellermann
Susan Kellermann was
42 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Maureen'.
Tue, Jul 04 1944
Portrait of Barton HeymanBarton Heyman
Barton Heyman was
50 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Arnold Forbush'.
Sun, Jan 24 1937 –
Wed, May 15 1996
Portrait of Mercedes RuehlMercedes Ruehl
Mercedes Ruehl was
39 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Sheila'.
Sat, Feb 28 1948
Portrait of Ira WheelerIra Wheeler
Ira Wheeler was
66 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Owens'.
Tue, Nov 09 1920 –
Sat, Aug 10 2002
Portrait of Ashley J. LaurenceAshley J. Laurence
Ashley J. Laurence was
>> in The Secret of My Success
as 'Vernon S. Fletcher'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rex RobbinsRex Robbins
Rex Robbins was
52 in The Secret of My Success
as 'McMasters'.
Sat, Mar 30 1935 –
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Portrait of Christopher DurangChristopher Durang
Christopher Durang was
38 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Davis'.
Sun, Jan 02 1949
Portrait of MacIntyre DixonMacIntyre Dixon
MacIntyre Dixon was
55 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Ferguson'.
Tue, Dec 22 1931
Portrait of Bill FagerbakkeBill Fagerbakke
Bill Fagerbakke was
29 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Ron'.
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Portrait of Jack DavidsonJack Davidson
Jack Davidson was
50 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Davidson'.
Fri, Jul 17 1936
Portrait of John BowmanJohn Bowman
John Bowman was
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as 'Proctor'.
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Portrait of Jeff BrooksJeff Brooks
Jeff Brooks was
37 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Executive'.
Fri, Apr 07 1950
Portrait of Ascanio SharpeAscanio Sharpe
Ascanio Sharpe was
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as 'Executive'.
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Portrait of Don AmendoliaDon Amendolia
Don Amendolia was
42 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Executive'.
Thu, Feb 01 1945
Portrait of Judith MalinaJudith Malina
Judith Malina was
60 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Mrs. Meacham'.
Fri, Jun 04 1926 –
Fri, Apr 10 2015
Portrait of Mary Catherine WrightMary Catherine Wright
Mary Catherine Wright was
39 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Research Department Clerk'.
Fri, Mar 19 1948
Portrait of Joseph RagnoJoseph Ragno
Joseph Ragno was
51 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Shipping Executive'.
Wed, Mar 11 1936
Portrait of Burke PearsonBurke Pearson
Burke Pearson was
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as 'Fired Executive'.
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Portrait of Ray RamirezRay Ramirez
Ray Ramirez was
48 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Liquor Store Owner'.
Wed, Feb 01 1939
Portrait of Gloria IrizarryGloria Irizarry
Gloria Irizarry was
>> in The Secret of My Success
as 'Wife of Liquor Store Owner'.
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Portrait of Mark MargolisMark Margolis
Mark Margolis was
47 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Maintenence Man'.
Sun, Nov 26 1939 –
Thu, Aug 03 2023
Portrait of Rick AvilesRick Aviles
Rick Aviles was
34 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Maintenance Man'.
Tue, Oct 14 1952 –
Fri, Mar 17 1995
Portrait of John CapodiceJohn Capodice
John Capodice was
45 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Man in KRS Building'.
Thu, Dec 25 1941
Portrait of Sally-Jane HeitSally-Jane Heit
Sally-Jane Heit was
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as 'Woman in KRS Building'.
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Portrait of Richard Arthur GalloRichard Arthur Gallo
Richard Arthur Gallo was
>> in The Secret of My Success
as 'Harried KRS Executive'.
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Portrait of Luis Antonio RamosLuis Antonio Ramos
Luis Antonio Ramos was
13 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Cuban'.
Fri, Jul 13 1973
Portrait of Cindy CrawfordCindy Crawford
Cindy Crawford was
21 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Herself (uncredited)'.
Sun, Feb 20 1966
Portrait of R. Emmett FitzsimmonsR. Emmett Fitzsimmons
R. Emmett Fitzsimmons was
>> in The Secret of My Success
as '(uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Elain R. GrahamElain R. Graham
Elain R. Graham was
37 in The Secret of My Success
as '(uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 19 1949
Portrait of London HallLondon Hall
London Hall was
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as 'Secretary (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Bruce McGillBruce McGill
Bruce McGill was
36 in The Secret of My Success
as 'W. Shaw (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jul 11 1950
Portrait of Tatjana PatitzTatjana Patitz
Tatjana Patitz was
20 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Herself (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 25 1966 –
Wed, Jan 11 2023
Portrait of Rhoda RobinsonRhoda Robinson
Rhoda Robinson was
>> in The Secret of My Success
as 'Receptionist (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Tucker SmallwoodTucker Smallwood
Tucker Smallwood was
43 in The Secret of My Success
as 'Executive (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 22 1944

Crew

Portrait of Herbert RossHerbert Ross
Director, Producer
Herbert Ross was
59 in The Secret of My Success
Fri, May 13 1927 –
Tue, Oct 09 2001
Portrait of Carlo Di PalmaCarlo Di Palma
Director of Photography
Carlo Di Palma was
61 in The Secret of My Success
Fri, Apr 17 1925 –
Fri, Jul 09 2004
Portrait of Louis D'EspositoLouis D'Esposito
Second Assistant Director
Louis D'Esposito was
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Portrait of Robert V. GirolamiRobert V. Girolami
First Assistant Director
Robert V. Girolami was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Jane PaulJane Paul
Second Second Assistant Director
Jane Paul was
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Portrait of AJ CarothersAJ Carothers
Writer
AJ Carothers was
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Portrait of Jim CashJim Cash
Screenplay
Jim Cash was
46 in The Secret of My Success
Fri, Jan 17 1941 –
Thu, May 25 2000
Portrait of Jack Epps Jr.Jack Epps Jr.
Screenplay
Jack Epps Jr. was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph M. CaraccioloJoseph M. Caracciolo
Unit Production Manager, Line Producer
Joseph M. Caracciolo was
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Portrait of David ChasmanDavid Chasman
Executive Producer
David Chasman was
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Portrait of Nora KayeNora Kaye
Associate Producer
Nora Kaye was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul HirschPaul Hirsch
Editor
Paul Hirsch was
41 in The Secret of My Success
Wed, Nov 14 1945
Portrait of Lon BenderLon Bender
Supervising Sound Editor
Lon Bender was
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Portrait of Peck PriorPeck Prior
Assistant Editor
Peck Prior was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Adam BernardiAdam Bernardi
Assistant Editor
Adam Bernardi was
29 in The Secret of My Success
Sat, Nov 02 1957
Portrait of Hugo WengHugo Weng
Sound Editor
Hugo Weng was
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Portrait of Joe GilbertJoe Gilbert
ADR Editor
Joe Gilbert was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wylie StatemanWylie Stateman
Supervising Sound Editor
Wylie Stateman was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marshall WinnMarshall Winn
Sound Editor
Marshall Winn was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Randy KelleyRandy Kelley
Sound Editor
Randy Kelley was
42 in The Secret of My Success
Thu, Feb 15 1945 –
Fri, Dec 13 2013
Portrait of Larry KempLarry Kemp
Sound Editor
Larry Kemp was
36 in The Secret of My Success
Wed, Apr 12 1950
Portrait of Anna BoorstinAnna Boorstin
Sound Editor
Anna Boorstin was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John MurrayJohn Murray
Assistant Editor
John Murray was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stan GilbertStan Gilbert
Supervising ADR Editor
Stan Gilbert was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Daniel Allan CarlinDaniel Allan Carlin
Music Editor
Daniel Allan Carlin was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Boris BlankBoris Blank
Original Music Composer
Boris Blank was
35 in The Secret of My Success
Tue, Jan 15 1952
Portrait of David FosterDavid Foster
Original Music Composer
David Foster was
37 in The Secret of My Success
Tue, Nov 01 1949
Portrait of Jeb BrienJeb Brien
Music Supervisor
Jeb Brien was
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Portrait of Tommy MottolaTommy Mottola
Music Supervisor
Tommy Mottola was
37 in The Secret of My Success
Thu, Jul 14 1949
Portrait of Charles CroughwellCharles Croughwell
Stunt Double
Charles Croughwell was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Fern BuchnerFern Buchner
Makeup Artist
Fern Buchner was
58 in The Secret of My Success
Tue, Jan 01 1929
Portrait of Danny Aiello IIIDanny Aiello III
Stunts
Danny Aiello III was
30 in The Secret of My Success
Sun, Jan 27 1957 –
Sat, May 01 2010
Portrait of Victor MagnottaVictor Magnotta
Stunt Coordinator
Victor Magnotta would have been no older than
43 in The Secret of My Success
Sun, Oct 10 1943 –
Thu, Jan 08 1987
Portrait of Michael StoneMichael Stone
Camera Operator
Michael Stone was
38 in The Secret of My Success
Mon, Apr 04 1949 –
Fri, Jul 29 2005
Portrait of Tom WrightTom Wright
Stunts
Tom Wright was
34 in The Secret of My Success
Sat, Nov 29 1952
Portrait of Bill AnagnosBill Anagnos
Stunts
Bill Anagnos was
28 in The Secret of My Success
Tue, Aug 19 1958 –
Tue, Jan 15 2019
Portrait of Michael RussoMichael Russo
Stunts
Michael Russo was
34 in The Secret of My Success
Thu, Jan 01 1953
Portrait of Steve MaslowSteve Maslow
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Steve Maslow was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jery HewittJery Hewitt
Stunts
Jery Hewitt was
38 in The Secret of My Success
Sun, Mar 06 1949 –
Sat, Nov 21 2020
Portrait of Phil NeilsonPhil Neilson
Stunts
Phil Neilson was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Joy ToddJoy Todd
Extras Casting
Joy Todd was
>> in The Secret of My Success
Unknown Birthday –
Tue, Feb 18 2014
Portrait of Lance GueciaLance Guecia
Stunts
Lance Guecia was
27 in The Secret of My Success
Wed, Dec 23 1959 –
Sun, Oct 10 1999
Portrait of Nicholas J. GiangiulioNicholas J. Giangiulio
Stunts
Nicholas J. Giangiulio was
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Portrait of Konrad SheehanKonrad Sheehan
Stunts
Konrad Sheehan was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Peter S. LarkinPeter S. Larkin
Production Design
Peter S. Larkin was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Susan Bode TysonSusan Bode Tyson
Set Decoration
Susan Bode Tyson was
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Portrait of Joseph G. AulisiJoseph G. Aulisi
Costume Design
Joseph G. Aulisi was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Edgard MourinoEdgard Mourino
Stunts
Edgard Mourino was
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Portrait of Robert J. LittRobert J. Litt
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Robert J. Litt was
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Portrait of Elliot TysonElliot Tyson
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Elliot Tyson was
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Portrait of Frank GraziadeiFrank Graziadei
Sound Recordist
Frank Graziadei was
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Portrait of Francis J. McBrideFrancis J. McBride
Electrician
Francis J. McBride was
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Portrait of Kevin FitzpatrickKevin Fitzpatrick
Electrician
Kevin Fitzpatrick was
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Portrait of James SabatJames Sabat
Sound Mixer
James Sabat was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Edward PisoniEdward Pisoni
Production Design
Edward Pisoni was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Gary TaconGary Tacon
Stunts
Gary Tacon was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Lucius BarreLucius Barre
Unit Publicist
Lucius Barre was
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Portrait of Jack CoffenJack Coffen
Electrician
Jack Coffen was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Michael GreenMichael Green
First Assistant Camera
Michael Green was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Josh WeinerJosh Weiner
Still Photographer
Josh Weiner was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of William WardWilliam Ward
Gaffer
William Ward was
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Portrait of B.J. BjorkmanB.J. Bjorkman
Script Supervisor
B.J. Bjorkman was
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Portrait of Joseph CosciaJoseph Coscia
Hairstylist
Joseph Coscia was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Louis SabatLouis Sabat
Boom Operator
Louis Sabat was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Norman BuckNorman Buck
Key Grip
Norman Buck was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Tom GilliganTom Gilligan
Dolly Grip
Tom Gilligan was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Walter StocklinWalter Stocklin
Property Master
Walter Stocklin was
>> in The Secret of My Success
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Portrait of Jay LevyJay Levy
Second Assistant Camera
Jay Levy was
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