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Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990)

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A romantic comedy about true love under false pretenses.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Malcolm Mowbray
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    Gus Kubicek / Lobo Murunga Steve Guttenberg
  • Profile picture of Jami Gertz
    Emily Pear Jami Gertz
  • Profile picture of Shelley Long
    Lizzie Potts Shelley Long
  • Profile picture of Kyle MacLachlan
    Trout Potts Kyle MacLachlan
  • Profile picture of Kevin Scannell
    Mitchell Kevin Scannell
  • Profile picture of Mädchen Amick
    Mandy Mädchen Amick
  • Profile picture of Beth Grant
    Babette Beth Grant
  • Profile picture of Perry Anzilotti
    Hairdresser Perry Anzilotti

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Keywords

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  • falling in love
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  • makeover
  • novelist
  • recluse
  • baldness
  • cartoonist
  • cancer survivor
  • single man
  • brother sister relationship
  • weight gain
  • fantasy
  • older sister younger brother
  • pretending to be someone else
  • on again off again boyfriend