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Movie Description
After being passed up for a promotion, a black, female financial analyst at a prestigious firm quits to set up her own operation. She soon realizes, however, that potential clients only feel comfortable investing with men. Her solution? Create a phony partner and bring Wall Street to its knees. Based on the French film, "L'Associe."
Synopsis
After stock analyst Laurel Ayres loses a promotion to the man she TRAINED, she realizes that one thing is preventing her from moving up the corporate ladder: her gender. Fed-up, Laurel quits the firm and starts her own company. Unfortunately, people still don't take her seriously, so she invents a male associate named Robert S. Cutty, who "offers" sound financial advice through Laurel. As a result, Laurel's company takes off.
But soon, EVERYBODY wants to meet the mysterious Robert S. Cutty, from her former employers to a nosy gossip columnist. At wit's end, Laurel, who's Black, decides to don makeup and pose as Cutty -- who's white. Can Laurel pull off this unusual charade? And if so, for how long?
Film Notes
Released theatrically in the USA October 25, 1996.
Based on the film "L'Associe," which is based on Jenaro Prieto's novel "El Socio."
Color by Technicolor.
Industry Reviews
"...On target as a sharp-edged satire....The dialogue is snappy...THE ASSOCIATE is a brightly polished confection that boasts first-rate production values..."
Variety - Joe Leydon (10/21/1996)
"...Goldberg plays the character perfectly, affecting a raspy voice that would convince anyone..."
Los Angeles Times - Jack Mathews (10/25/1996)
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