Swing Shift (1984)
When America marched off to war the women marched into the factory. From then on...nothing was the same.
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.
Director: Jonathan Demme
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 13, 1984
Cast
- Goldie Hawn - Kay Walsh
- Kurt Russell - Lucky Lockhart
- Christine Lahti - Hazel Zanussi
- Fred Ward - Biscuits Toohey
- Ed Harris - Jack Walsh
- Sudie Bond - Annie
- Holly Hunter - Jeannie Sherman
- Patty Maloney - Laverne
- Lisa Pelikan - Violet Mulligan
- Susan Peretz - Edith Castle
Screenplay
Music: Patrick Williams
Cinematography: Tak Fujimoto
Editing: Craig McKay
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, Lantana, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, Jerry Bick
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, home front, riveter, arms industry, 1940s
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Swing Shift about?
- 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.
- Who directed Swing Shift?
- Swing Shift was directed by Jonathan Demme.
- Who stars in Swing Shift?
- Swing Shift stars Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, Fred Ward, Ed Harris, Sudie Bond.
- How long is Swing Shift?
- Swing Shift has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Swing Shift?
- Swing Shift is a Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was Swing Shift produced?
- Swing Shift was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Swing Shift?
- The themes of Swing Shift include: The Horror of War and Humanity.