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Swing Shift

1984-04-13 · 100 min · ★ 5.6

Drama · Romance · War

In 1941 America, Kay and her husband are happy enough until he enlists after Pearl Harbor. Against his wishes, she takes a job at the local aircraft plant where she meets Hazel, the singer from across the way. The two soon become firm friends and with the other girls become increasingly expert workers. As the war drags on, Kay finally dates her trumpet-playing foreman and life gets more complicated.

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Directors
Jonathan Demme
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Lantana, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, Jerry Bick
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Goldie HawnGoldie HawnKay Walsh
Kurt RussellKurt RussellLucky Lockhart
Christine LahtiChristine LahtiHazel Zanussi
Fred WardFred WardBiscuits Toohey
Ed HarrisEd HarrisJack Walsh
Sudie BondSudie BondAnnie
Holly HunterHolly HunterJeannie Sherman
Patty MaloneyPatty MaloneyLaverne
Lisa PelikanLisa PelikanViolet Mulligan
Susan PeretzSusan PeretzEdith Castle
Joey ArescoJoey ArescoJohnny Bonnano
Morris 'Tex' BiggsClarence
Reid CruickshanksReid CruickshanksSpike
Danny DarstDanny DarstDeacon
Dennis FimpleDennis FimpleRupert George
Chris LemmonChris LemmonLt. O'Connor
Charles NapierCharles NapierMoon Willis
Stephen TobolowskyStephen TobolowskyFrench deMille / Documentary Narrator
Laura HawnEthel
Marvin MillerMarvin MillerRollo

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