The Secret of My Success (1987)

Imbued with Midwestern charm, Brantley Foster, a highly-educated Kansas native, finds himself drawn to the magnetic allure of the concrete jungle, New York City, where he hopes to transform his lofty dreams into a flourishing reality. However, the harsh realities of the Big Apple quickly present themselves when he loses his job on his very first day due to a ruthless corporate takeover, and Brantley soon discovers the dual challenges of securing employment and navigating romance in this bustling metropolis. In search of a lifeline, Brantley turns to his estranged uncle, Howard Prescott, a titan of industry at the helm of a multimillion-dollar corporation. Handed a humble role in the company's mailroom, Brantley is set on a path far from his grand ambitions. However, a chance encounter with Christy Wills, a captivating top executive, fuels his determination to ascend the corporate ladder. Unwilling to settle for mediocrity, Brantley engineers a bold alter ego, Carlton Whitfield, a phantom executive designed to implement his innovative ideas and rescue the faltering company. As he plunges deeper into his double life, Brantley must balance the rising tide of complications, not least of which include a meddling aunt, romantic entanglements, and the intricate dance of deception. The Secret of My Success is a rollercoaster ride through the dizzying heights and crushing lows of corporate America, tracing the audacious journey of a small-town dreamer navigating the labyrinthine world of power, ambition, and love in New York City.

The Secret of My Success is a comedy movie featuring Michael J. Fox and directed by Herbert Ross.

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