‘Tootsie’ premieres in Hollywood 30 years ago today (1982)


Video: 'Tootsie' trailer

(Wednesday, December 1, 1982)Tootsie, a comedy film about a talented but volatile actor whose reputation for being difficult forces him to adopt a new identity as a woman to land a job, premiered today in Hollywood.

Directed by Sydney Pollack, the film stars Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange and Teri Garr.