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Movie Description
When an irresponsible and child-like dad is barred from seeing his kids he disguises himself as a woman and applies for the job of housekeeper for his ex-wife. The disguise of a sturdy matron works a beneficial change on him as well -- but how long can he keep this up? Academy Awards: Best Makeup.
Synopsis
An unemployed actor loses custody of his children after his wife leaves him. Desperate to spend more time with the kids, the crafty thespian decides to dress up as a 60-year-old British woman and interview with his ex-wife for a nanny position. He lands the job, but he'll have to give the performance of his life to keep it.
Industry Reviews
"...A potent, pantomimic and hugely hilarious family fantasy..."
Sight and Sound - p.58-9 - Lizzie Francke (02/01/1994)
"...Nothing holds [Williams] back when he's on a roll..."
New York Times - p.C11 - Janet Maslin (11/24/1993)
"...Williams is hilarious..." -- Rating: B
Entertainment Weekly - p.39 - Owen Gleiberman (02/11/1994)
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