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Don't Tell Her It's Me

Original title: The Boyfriend School

“A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.”

1990 · 1 h 41 min
Directed by Malcolm Mowbray · UK · British Cinema
ComedyRomance

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Cast

Steve Guttenberg Jami Gertz Shelley Long Kyle MacLachlan Mädchen Amick Kevin Scannell

Credits

Written by: Sarah Bird

Plot

Gus is a fat cartoonist that recently won a battle against cancer, which explains his baldness. But he is also lonely. Therefore, his caring sister tries to set him up with suitable woman. But to do so, she must turn him into an irresistible man. When he falls in love with Emily, Gus takes the identity of a mysterious biker from New Zealand.

Sinekatalog’s take

Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) is a British comedy directed by Malcolm Mowbray. It stars Steve Guttenberg, Jami Gertz and Shelley Long. It runs 101 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 5.7 / 10 (3,584 votes)
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