Soapdish
Director: Michael Hoffman
Actors: Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Cathy Moriarty
PlotIn the bustling world of daytime soap operas, Celeste Talbert reigns as the beloved queen. As the star of the popular show "The Sun Also Sets," Celeste's life off-screen becomes as tumultuous as her on-screen persona's, thanks to the conniving actions of her co-stars and the show's staff. Amid the high stakes of television production, jealousy and ambition drive the narrative as Celeste navigates the intricate politics and personal betrayals within the cast and crew. Her main rival, Montana Moorehead, plots to usurp Celeste's spotlight, leveraging the scriptwriter and manipulating scenes to diminish Celeste's role and tarnish her public image.
Amid this backdrop of drama and rivalry, Celeste's past resurfaces, complicating her life further. An unexpected reunion brings Jeffrey Anderson, a former co-star and love interest whose career took a different path, back into Celeste's professional and personal spheres. As the show's ratings begin to falter, the producers are desperate to revive the audience's interest. This desperation leads to drastic changes in the show's storyline, prompting the reintroduction of Anderson's character. The ensuing turmoil behind the scenes mirrors the chaotic developments on screen, as alliances shift, secrets are revealed, and the boundaries between the characters' real lives and their soap opera roles blur. Amid the deceit and manipulation, Celeste must find a way to safeguard her career and personal life, all while maintaining her status as the beloved central figure of the soap opera world.
Writers: Robert Harling, Andrew Bergman
Release Date: 31 May 1991
Runtime: 97 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Entertaining 'Soap Dish' boasts an excellent cast, especially Sally Field, with high-quality Blu-ray release and appreciated extras.
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