Mannequin Page #6

Synopsis: Jonathan Switcher is a young artist. He just doesn't seem to last in any job he does. But when he builds a mannequin, he makes it so perfect, he falls in love with it. It is the first thing he has made that makes him feel like a real artist. The mannequin ends up in the window of a big department store. When he saves the life of an old lady who happens to be the owner of that store, he is rewarded by getting a job at the store as stock boy. Later the mannequin comes to life as Emmy, who was an ancient Egyptian living in the year 2514BC. The two redesign the window display to make it most eye catching in town. The store competitors are not happy and will do anything to stop them!
Director(s): Michael Gottlieb
Production: 20th Century Fox Film Corporat
  Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 5 wins & 3 nominations.
 
IMDB:
5.8
Metacritic:
21
Rotten Tomatoes:
22%
PG
Year:
1987
90 min
364 Views


Never!

It must be you. You're so cold.

You're so unfeeling.

Where can I get a mannequin, too?

Jonathan.

What are you thinking about?

The window.

Turned out pretty didn't it?

It was breathtaking.

Emmy...

...Ema Hesire...

...you inspire me.

I feel like I could do anything.

Windows are only the start.

I think we could design an entire city.

No one takes the time to build things

that have character and dignity.

People need that.

We could give it to them.

I love you, Emmy.

I love you, too, Jonathan.

I better get into the window.

That peckerhead doubled back on me.

I saw his motorcycle out front.

That dummy of his has got to be here!

This is the one!

You're positive?

Absotively!

Wait a minute.

This one kinda looks like her, too.

I've put my future

in the hands of a vegetable.

Just get the mannequin.

Get the mannequin.

-It's over there!

-No, this is the door.

This is not the door!

This is the door.

Wait. Mr. Richards...

...did you ever notice

how they all sort of look alike?

Look at that one.

Maybe this is her.

This is really interesting.

This is art.

-It's like theater.

-I get it!

Excuse me.

Good morning, starshine.

I sleep alone these days, too,

but I am not about to advertise it.

Get my clothes?

Spent the night? You slept through

the whole how-do-you-do.

What do you mean?

All the girl mannequins disappeared

from the windows last night...

...film at 11:
00. Yes, my dear...

...your favorite, she is gone.

Emmy?

Jonathan.

That was great!

I'm sorry, but you know us special people...

...are destined for heartache.

You know what works best for me?

Crying shamelessly.

Don't do anything drastic! Me, my!

Okay, now.

Wait a minute.

Yes. My car cover, darling.

Yes.

Yes, girl.

Jonathan, wait!

Roxie.

Roxie Shield.

-Can I help you?

-Roxie Shield.

-She's in conference--

-Thank you.

You can't go in there!

Security.

Jonathan!

We were hoping you might drop in.

Can I get you something to drink?

Where is she, Roxie?

She's perfectly safe.

Jonathan,

let's talk about your future here at Illustra.

I think it'll be wonderful...

...to have the team back together again.

-What'd you do with her?

-Relax, it's just a mannequin.

How does $55,000 a year sound to you?

-You son of a b*tch!

-All right, $60,000.

I don't think he's of Illustra fiber.

Where is she?

-You'll never see her again!

-Where you going?

We also have a very nice

profit-sharing plan.

We have extremely incriminating photos...

...of you and that little....

Get up, Richards! Get him!

Sorry, gotta run.

Security alert! Man in leather jacket!

Come on! Get....

All units, code 2.

Perpetrator on main floor.

Roger. Over and out.

Come on, Terminator. Duty calls.

Excuse me.

Roxie!

Call the police!

The SWATteam.

Go away.

Felix!

Switcher.

Terminator...

...lunchtime.

Get him!

Nice dog.

Sh*t!

Switcher!

Where did he go?

There he is!

No!

-Get him!

-You're finished, Switcher!

You've had it, Switcher!

Get me out of here!

Put me down, you idiot!

Let's go.

You've had it, Switcher!

I'm gonna get you!

You're finished, little Switcher!

Yoo-hoo boys!

Way to go, buddy!

Two things I love to do:

that's fight and kiss boys. Come on!

Come and get me, Sister Maryella.

What's the matter, honey? Come on.

This is what being a man is all about,

honey.

You can't come in here.

Emmy!

Mine's bigger than yours is.

Why can't we get

that damn water turned off?

Sh*t.

Go!

Shoot him!

Jonathan, you saved me.

It's nothing, really.

I'm alive.

What?

He can see me and I'm still alive!

You are!

Thank you!

-Thank you.

-What is it?

-You're gonna have to love me forever.

-I always have, I always will.

Move!

-Get out of the way, doofus!

-Move, damn it!

It's a miracle!

Stop it!

You little creep! Stop touching me!

Get away from me!

Please don't touch me!

Roxie.

-Jesus, it's the heat!

-Hollywood.

Now, this is Emmy.

Mama, put the coins on my eyes, 'cause

I sure don't believe what I am seeing.

There he is.

Arrest that man. Who's she?

She's who I came for.

She's the dummy!

I said, "Arrest that man!"

Keep your hands off him!

Claire, thank goodness you're here.

These people....

Shut up! B.J., you really screwed up.

What are you talking about?

When I fired this idiot the other day,

I decided to replace him...

...with one of those camera

surveillance systems.

I have Richards

and this moron on videotape.

I was sure you were behind this.

You greedy snake!

Claire!

I want those two arrested

for breaking and entering and grand theft.

I'll get you later for conspiracy.

You can add kidnapping to that, too.

-Kidnapping? Who?

-Me!

Who are you?

She's the dummy!

This poor man is having a breakdown.

Get him out of here!

She's the dummy!

-She's the dummy!

-Please, don't use force.

Mamal I want my mamal

Mrs. Timkin, those video cameras,

did they pick up...

...everything last night?

I only saw what I needed to see.

Just where did you come from?

Roxie, you would never understand.

Claire....

There must be some arrangement

we can make?

Cram it, clown!

-Come on, now.

-No, boys.

You know, I see executive potential here.

Roxie, you're fired!

You'll never work in this town again!

How am I gonna pay my bills, my rent,

my new watch, my car....

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