On this day April 10, 1987, The Secret of My Success premiered in theaters, starring Michael J. Fox at the peak of his 80s stardom. Directed by Herbert Ross, the comedy followed the fast talking, ambitious Brantley Foster as he leaves his small town life behind to chase a corporate career in New York City — with a little deception and a lot of charm.
Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, and Margaret Whitton co starred in the film, which balanced romantic comedy, corporate satire, and a classic underdog story. Fox’s charisma and comic timing carried the film as Brantley juggles two identities — a mailroom clerk by day and a fake executive by night. The film’s energetic pace and upbeat tone struck a chord with audiences during the go go business culture of the decade.
With a budget of 15 million dollars, The Secret of My Success earned an impressive 110 million worldwide, including 66 million in the US, making it one of the year’s biggest comedy hits.
Fun fact: The soundtrack featured the hit title track The Secret of My Success by Night Ranger, which became a favorite on radio and MTV.
Trivia question: What 80s star played a young businessman pretending to be an executive in The Secret of My Success?
Helen Slater, Richard Jordan, and Margaret Whitton co starred in the film, which balanced romantic comedy, corporate satire, and a classic underdog story. Fox’s charisma and comic timing carried the film as Brantley juggles two identities — a mailroom clerk by day and a fake executive by night. The film’s energetic pace and upbeat tone struck a chord with audiences during the go go business culture of the decade.
With a budget of 15 million dollars, The Secret of My Success earned an impressive 110 million worldwide, including 66 million in the US, making it one of the year’s biggest comedy hits.
Fun fact: The soundtrack featured the hit title track The Secret of My Success by Night Ranger, which became a favorite on radio and MTV.
Trivia question: What 80s star played a young businessman pretending to be an executive in The Secret of My Success?
