Working Girl (1988)
For anyone who's ever won. For anyone who's ever lost. And for everyone who's still in there trying.
When a secretary's idea is stolen by her boss, she seizes an opportunity to steal it back by pretending she has her boss' job.
Director: Mike Nichols
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: December 20, 1988
Cast
- Melanie Griffith - Tess McGill
- Harrison Ford - Jack Trainer
- Sigourney Weaver - Katharine Parker
- Alec Baldwin - Mick Dugan
- Joan Cusack - Cyn
- Philip Bosco - Oren Trask
- Nora Dunn - Ginny
- Oliver Platt - Lutz
- James Lally - Turkel
- Kevin Spacey - Bob Speck
Screenplay
- Kevin Wade (Screenplay)
Music: Carly Simon
Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus
Editing: Sam O'Steen
Production: 20th Century Fox
Country: United States of America
Language: Deutsch, English
Budget: $28M
Box Office: $103M
Original Language: en
Themes
Women's Empowerment and Breaking Glass Ceilings, Feminist Movement and Women's Rights
Keywords
new york city, strong woman, love triangle, clerk, empowerment, feminism, career woman, business, female protagonist, staten island, new york city, working woman, female empowerment, determination, ferry
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Working Girl about?
- When a secretary's idea is stolen by her boss, she seizes an opportunity to steal it back by pretending she has her boss' job.
- Who directed Working Girl?
- Working Girl was directed by Mike Nichols.
- Who stars in Working Girl?
- Working Girl stars Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack, Philip Bosco.
- How long is Working Girl?
- Working Girl has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Working Girl?
- Working Girl is a Comedy, Romance, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Working Girl?
- Working Girl had a budget of $28M.
- How much did Working Girl gross?
- Working Girl grossed $103M worldwide.
- Where was Working Girl produced?
- Working Girl was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Working Girl?
- The themes of Working Girl include: Women's Empowerment and Breaking Glass Ceilings, Feminist Movement and Women's Rights.