The Secret of My Success

The Secret of My Success

Directed by Herbert Ross
19871hr 51min

In the bustling streets of New York City, Brantley Foster's journey from a small-town dreamer to a big city player is a rollercoaster of wit, charm, and a whole lot of hustle. As he navigates the concrete jungle, Brantley finds himself in the unexpected role of a mailroom clerk at his uncle's prestigious company. But this seemingly mundane job becomes the canvas for his grand scheme to climb the corporate ladder faster than a New York minute.

"The Secret of My Success" weaves a tale of ambition, romance, and hilarious mishaps as Brantley blurs the lines between his real identity and his corporate alter ego. With sharp wit and a dash of charm, this '80s classic invites you to join Brantley on a whirlwind adventure through the high-rise offices of Manhattan, where success is the ultimate prize. Get ready to root for the underdog and witness the ultimate power move that will leave you cheering for more.

Cast

Michael J. Fox

Brantley Foster aka Carlton Whitfield

Michael J. Fox

Bruce McGill

W. Shaw (uncredited)

Bruce McGill

Helen Slater

Christy Wills

Helen Slater

Bill Fagerbakke

Richard Jordan

Howard Prescott

Richard Jordan

Mark Margolis

Maintenence Man

Mark Margolis

Mercedes Ruehl

Rick Aviles

Maintenance Man

Rick Aviles

Cindy Crawford

Herself (uncredited)

Cindy Crawford

John Capodice

Man in KRS Building

John Capodice

John Pankow

Fred Melrose

John Pankow

Fred Gwynne

Donald Davenport

Fred Gwynne

Carol Ann Susi

Luis Antonio Ramos

Susan Kellermann

Maureen

Susan Kellermann

Barton Heyman

Arnold Forbush

Barton Heyman

Drew Snyder

Burt Foster

Drew Snyder

Tucker Smallwood

Executive (uncredited)

Tucker Smallwood

Margaret Whitton

Vera Prescott

Margaret Whitton

Rex Robbins

McMasters

Rex Robbins

Ira Wheeler

Elizabeth Franz

Grace Foster

Elizabeth Franz

Christopher Durang

Joseph Ragno

Shipping Executive

Joseph Ragno

Gerry Bamman

Art Thomas

Gerry Bamman

Mary Catherine Wright

Research Department Clerk

Mary Catherine Wright

Christopher Murney

Barney Rattigan

Christopher Murney

Jack Davidson

Davidson

Jack Davidson

MacIntyre Dixon

Ferguson

MacIntyre Dixon

Judith Malina

Mrs. Meacham

Judith Malina

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