Swing Shift
“When America marched off to war the women marched into the factory. From then on...nothing was the same.”
5.5/ 10IMDb6.083
19841h 40mPG
Overview
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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Crew
- Director
- Jonathan Demme
- Writer
- Nancy Dowd
- Producers
- Alex Winitsky, Jerry Bick, Arlene Sellers
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Lantana, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, Jerry Bick
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Frequently asked questions
What is Swing Shift rated?
Swing Shift has an audience rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 83 votes.
Who directed Swing Shift?
Swing Shift was directed by Jonathan Demme.
When was Swing Shift released?
Swing Shift was released in 1984.