LeoGlossary: Look Who's Talking (1989 Film)

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Look Who's Talking is a 1989 American comedy film directed by Amy Heckerling and starring Kirstie Alley, John Travolta, and Bruce Willis. The film tells the story of Mollie Jensen (Alley), a single accountant who becomes pregnant after an affair with a married man. She is determined to raise her son, Mikey (Willis), on her own, but she soon realizes that she needs help. She forms a close friendship with James Ubriacco (Travolta), a taxi driver who becomes a father figure to Mikey.

The film is unique in that the baby, Mikey, is able to communicate his thoughts and feelings to the audience through voiceover narration. This allows the viewers to see the world from Mikey's perspective and to understand his thoughts and feelings about his mother, father, and the world around him.

Look Who's Talking was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $178 million worldwide. It was praised for its humor, its heartwarming story, and its unique premise. The film was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards, including Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for Alley.

The film spawned two sequels, Look Who's Talking Too (1990) and Look Who's Talking Now (1993). The sequels were not as successful as the original film, but they remain popular among fans of the franchise.

Look Who's Talking is a classic comedy film that continues to entertain audiences today. It is a heartwarming story about a mother and her son, and it is a reminder that family is the most important thing in the world.

Cast

Unfortunately, your request is ambiguous as there are two films titled "Look Who's Talking":

1. Look Who's Talking (1989):

  • Main Cast:
    • Kirstie Alley as Mollie Jensen
    • John Travolta as James Ubriacco
    • Bruce Willis (voice) as Mikey Ubriacco
    • Olympia Dukakis as Rosie Dennis
    • George Segal as Albert Stempler
  • Supporting Cast:
    • Elias Koteas as Vicent
    • Twink Caplan as Rona
    • Roseanne Barr (voice) as Julie Ubriacco (uncredited)
    • Gilbert Gottfried (voice) as Joey Ubriacco
    • Lorne Sussman (voice) as Mikey Ubriacco (uncredited)
    • Georgia Keithley as Julie Ubriacco (4 months)
    • Danny Pringle as Eddie
    • Neal Israel as Mr. Benson
    • Noelle Parker as Woman Client
    • Terry David Mulligan as IRS Inspector
    • Don S. Davis as Dr. Fleisher
    • Alex Bruhanski as Needle Doctor
    • Heather Lea Gerdes as Hot Babe on Fire Escape
    • Rick Avery as Burglar
    • Jimmy Galeota as Punk Baby (as James Galeota)
    • Coleman Lumley as Blonde Baby
    • Ruby J. Munro as Little Girl
    • Alicia Mizel as Slob Child
    • Denis Corbett as NYPD Cop in Uniform (uncredited)
    • Aaron Jefford as Businessman (uncredited)
    • Victoria Maxwell as Nurse (uncredited)

Voices:

  • Bruce Willis as the voice of Mikey
  • Joan Rivers as the voice of Julie (under the pseudonym of "Baby Guess") (uncredited)

Director: Amy Heckerling

Writer: Amy Heckerling

Box Office Gross: $296,999,813

Distributor: TriStar Pictures

Genre: Comedy

Release Date: October 13, 1989

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