The Hudsucker Proxy is a comedy film directed by Joel and Ethan Coen, released in 1994. The movie is set in the late 1950s and revolves around the story of Norville Barnes, a recent business graduate who is hired as a mailroom clerk at Hudsucker Industries, a major manufacturing company.
However, the company's founder and CEO, Waring Hudsucker, has committed suicide, and the board of directors, led by Sidney Mussburger, is searching for a replacement who will drive the stock price down so they can buy up the company's stock at a low price.
Norville, in a stroke of luck, comes up with the idea for the hula hoop, and the resulting success catapults him to the top of the company as its new president. But his new power and influence are threatened by Mussburger, who seeks to ruin Norville's success and regain control of the company.
The film is a satire on capitalism and the business world, showcasing the greed, corruption, and heartlessness of those in charge. It also features a cast of quirky characters, including a fast-talking reporter, a cynical secretary, and a mysterious stranger.
Overall, The Hudsucker Proxy is a clever and humorous exploration of the American Dream and the sometimes ruthless nature of the corporate world.