Don't Tell Her It's Me
"A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses."
Originally released in 1990. Don't Tell Her It's Me is a comedy/romance film. directed by Malcolm Mowbray.
Starring Steve Guttenberg, Jami Gertz, and Shelley Long
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1990
35 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (56 votes)
Budget
$6.7M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Steve Guttenberg
as Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga
Jami Gertz
as Emily Pear
Shelley Long
as Lizzie Potts
Kyle MacLachlan
as Trout Potts
Kevin Scannell
as Mitchell
Mädchen Amick
as Mandy
Beth Grant
as Babette
Caroline Lund
as Annabelle 'Piglet' Potts
Sally Lund
as Annabelle 'Piglet' Potts
Laura Alcalde
as Bartender
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,700,000
Production Companies
- Hemdale Film Corporation
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Braunstein and Hamady Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Tell Her It's Me about?
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 d...
Who directed Don't Tell Her It's Me?
Don't Tell Her It's Me was directed by Malcolm Mowbray.
How long is Don't Tell Her It's Me?
Don't Tell Her It's Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Don't Tell Her It's Me released?
Don't Tell Her It's Me was released on September 21, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Don't Tell Her It's Me?
The main cast of Don't Tell Her It's Me includes Steve Guttenberg, Jami Gertz, Shelley Long, Kyle MacLachlan, Kevin Scannell.