Breast Men (1997)

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Average Rating: 4.4/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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Release Date: Dec 13, 1997 Wide

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This docudrama recaps the history of silicone breast implants, beginning in 1962 when idealistic Houston medical resident Kevin Saunders (David Schwimmer) gets an idea after seeing how women pad their bras. After he shares his notion with cosmetic pro Dr. William Larson (Chris Cooper), the two create a prosthetic breast from Dow-Corning's silicone gel. Approaching women on the street fails to bring volunteers, but a classified newspaper ad does the trick. As breast sizes increase, so do the

R, 1 hr. 30 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Lawrence O'Neil

Written By: John Stockwell

In Theaters: Dec 13, 1997 Wide

On DVD: Oct 30, 2001

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Schwimmer stretches... but that doesn't make this good.

September 13, 2002 Comment

Alex Keen

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Just a bit more entertaining than a cable-flick like this should be.

July 26, 2002 Comment

Scott Weinberg

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The poster for this film is a little misleading. This is a very touching drama that is well directed and brilliantly acted by Cooper and Schwimmer. It has boobs in it too!

October 1, 2009

Anthony Lawrie

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Breast Men tells the story of how breast implants came about and the good and bad things that's came along with them since they were invented. The inventor and the doctor that puts in most of the implants make millions from selling them, but after awhile some of the women complain that the implants busted. They lose

August 15, 2009