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Swing Shift (1984) 5.7
A woman finds romance when she takes a job at an airport plant to help make ends meet after her husband goes off to war. Director:Jonathan DemmeWriter:Nancy Dowd |
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Title: Swing Shift (1984)
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Kay Walsh
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| Kurt Russell | ... |
Mike 'Lucky' Lockhart
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| Christine Lahti | ... | ||
| Fred Ward | ... |
Archibald 'Biscuits' Touie
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Jack Walsh
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Sudie Bond | ... |
Annie
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| Holly Hunter | ... |
Jeannie
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Patty Maloney | ... |
Laverne
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| Lisa Pelikan | ... |
Violet
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| Susan Peretz | ... |
Edith
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| Joey Aresco | ... |
Johnny Bonnaro
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Morris 'Tex' Biggs | ... |
Clarence
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Reid Cruickshanks | ... |
Spike
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Danny Darst | ... |
Deacon
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| Dennis Fimple | ... |
Rupert George
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In 1941 America Kay and her husband are happy enough until he enlists after Pearl Harbor. Against his wishes, his wife takes a job at the local aircraft plant where she meets Hazel, the singer from across the way to whom she hadn't previously been all that nice. The two soon become firm friends and with the other girls become increasingly expert workers able to ride the jibes of the male workforce. As the war drags on Kay finally goes on a date with her trumpet playing foreman and life inevitably starts to get complicated. Written by Jeremy Perkins {J-26}
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When America marched off to war the women marched into the factory. From then on...nothing was the same.Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
13 April 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Tjejen som jobbade skift See more »Box Office
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$6,700,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Moon Willis: Big... yeah?
Kay Walsh: You big... fat...
Moon Willis: What?
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Performed by Carly Simon
Produced by Richard Perry
Music by Peter Allen
Lyrics by Will Jennings
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The Navy rank patch is displayed on Fred Ward's right sleeve when it should be on his left. See more »Quotes
Kay Walsh: You, big...Moon Willis: Big... yeah?
Kay Walsh: You big... fat...
Moon Willis: What?
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"Someone Waits For You"Performed by Carly Simon
Produced by Richard Perry
Music by Peter Allen
Lyrics by Will Jennings
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i liked this romantic drama set during World War II.the gist of it is:the American men had to go and fight the war,and the women are needed to take their place working in the the factories,building equipment for the War Effort.for one woman,romance comes into her life as a result.one thing i found interesting(though not surprising)is how these woman were treated like second class citizens and how little respect they got for doing their hard work.it's indicative of the time,but it's also shameful,like many other things in history.Goldie Hawn heads the cast along with Kurt Russel.Ed Harris and Fred Ward also star.but i thought Christine Lahti put in a terrific performance and stole any scenes she was in.regardless,this is a great little drama.for me,Swing Shift is an 8/10