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The Secret of My Success

Film · 1987

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Herbert Rossdirector · producer
  2. AJ Carotherswriter
  3. Jim Cashwriter
  4. Jack Epps Jr.writer
  5. David Chasmanexecutive producer
  6. Paul Hirscheditor
  7. Boris Blankcomposer
  8. David Fostercomposer
  9. Carlo Di Palmacinematographer
  10. Jeb Brienmusic supervisor
  11. Nora Kayeproducer
  12. Tommy Mottolamusic supervisor
  13. Joseph M. Caraccioloproducer
  14. Edward Pisoniproduction designer
  15. Peter S. Larkinproduction designer

On screen

  1. Margaret Whittonlead actor
  2. Richard Jordanlead actor
  3. Helen Slaterlead actor
  4. Michael J. Foxlead actor
  5. Christopher Murneysupporting actor
  6. Fred Gwynnesupporting actor
  7. Elizabeth Franzsupporting actor
  8. Gerry Bammansupporting actor
  9. Carol Ann Susisupporting actor
  10. Drew Snydersupporting actor
  11. John Pankowsupporting actor
  12. Ascanio Sharpeguest actor
  13. Ashley J. Laurenceguest actor
  14. Richard Arthur Galloguest actor
  15. Ray Ramirezguest actor
  16. Sally-Jane Heitguest actor
  17. Tatjana Patitzguest actor
  18. Burke Pearsonguest actor
  19. R. Emmett Fitzsimmonsguest actor
  20. Jack Davidsonguest actor
  21. Rex Robbinsguest actor
  22. John Bowmanguest actor
  23. London Hallguest actor
  24. Elain R. Grahamguest actor
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From the people who made The Secret of My Success

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  18. The Seven-Per-Cent Solution1976 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. Ruthless PeopleHelen SlaterTommy Mottola1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. The Man Without a FaceMargaret Whitton1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  3. InteriorsRichard Jordan1978 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. Rooster CogburnRichard Jordan1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. Major LeagueMargaret Whitton1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. The Friends of Eddie CoyleRichard Jordan1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Logan's RunRichard Jordan1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. The Mean SeasonRichard Jordan1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Little MonstersMargaret Whitton1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. For Love or MoneyMichael J. FoxPeter S. Larkin1993 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  11. The Making of Back to the FutureMichael J. Fox1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. SupergirlHelen Slater1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. Raise the TitanicRichard Jordan1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. IronweedMargaret WhittonFred Gwynne1987 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  15. The Legend of Billie JeanHelen Slater1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. LassieHelen Slater1994 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Your Studio and YouMichael J. Fox1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Casualties of WarMichael J. Fox1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Life with MikeyMichael J. Fox1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  20. Nine 1/2 WeeksMargaret Whitton1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. Stuart Little 3: Call of the WildMichael J. Fox2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  22. 12:01Helen Slater1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Back in TimeMichael J. Fox2015 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. The American PresidentMichael J. Fox1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. GreedyMichael J. Fox1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  26. Back to the FutureMichael J. Fox1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoMichael J. Fox1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Back to the Future Part IIMichael J. Fox1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. The FrightenersMichael J. Fox1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. The Hard WayMichael J. Fox1991 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  31. Back to the Future Part IIIMichael J. Fox1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. The Best of TimesMargaret Whitton1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. Teen WolfMichael J. Fox1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  34. Bright Lights, Big CityMichael J. Fox1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  35. Tales from the FutureMichael J. Fox2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  36. Homeward Bound: The Incredible JourneyMichael J. Fox1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  37. Spin CityMichael J. Fox1996 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  38. Class of 1984Michael J. Fox1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  39. Stuart LittleMichael J. Fox1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  40. Stuart Little 2Michael J. Fox2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  41. Chato's LandRichard Jordan1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  42. Doc HollywoodMichael J. Fox1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  43. Family TiesMichael J. Fox1982 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  44. STILL: A Michael J. Fox MovieMichael J. Fox2023 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  46. LawmanRichard Jordan1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  47. GettysburgRichard Jordan1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  48. Valdez Is ComingRichard Jordan1971 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  49. City SlickersHelen Slater1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  50. Atlantis: The Lost EmpireMichael J. Fox2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  51. MartinJohn Bowman1992 · TV seriesFaint· 3 shared
  52. Monkey ShinesJohn Pankow1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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    DoubtJohn PankowMercedes Ruehl2013 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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  56. The YakuzaRichard Jordan1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  57. The Hunt for Red OctoberRichard Jordan1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  58. The Making of 'The Frighteners'Michael J. Fox1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  59. Mortal ThoughtsJohn Pankow1991 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  60. A Stranger Among UsJohn Pankow1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. The MunstersFred Gwynne1964 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  62. To Live and Die in L.A.John Pankow1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. Mars Attacks!Michael J. Fox1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. My Cousin VinnyFred Gwynne1992 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  65. The Civil WarChristopher Murney1990 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  66. The PallbearerElizabeth Franz1996 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  67. The Boy Who Could FlyFred Gwynne1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  68. The Cotton ClubFred Gwynne1984 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  69. Blue in the FaceMichael J. Fox1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  70. Mad About YouJohn Pankow1992 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  71. Interstate 60Michael J. Fox2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. Fatal AttractionFred Gwynne1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  73. See You YesterdayMichael J. Fox2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  74. Maximum OverdriveChristopher Murney1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  75. The Brother from Another PlanetRay Ramirez1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  76. Last Exit to BrooklynChristopher Murney1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  77. EpisodesJohn Pankow2011 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  78. Christmas with the KranksElizabeth Franz2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  79. *batteries not includedJohn PankowMacIntyre Dixon1987 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  80. LunaFred Gwynne1979 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  81. ThinnerElizabeth Franz1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  82. Barton FinkChristopher Murney1991 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  83. Home Alone 2: Lost in New YorkGerry Bamman1992 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  84. Tales from the CryptMichael J. FoxRichard Jordan1989 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared
  85. The Puppet MastersGerry Bamman1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  86. The Good WifeMichael J. Fox2009 · TV seriesFaint· 6 shared