Swing Shift
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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Swing Shift
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 13, 1984
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama, Romance, War
User Score
57%
Original Title
Swing Shift
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures, Lantana, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, Jerry Bick
Director
Jonathan Demme
Description
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.
