Swing Shift

(1984)Directed by Jonathan Demme100 min · PGDrama, Romance, War
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.

Goldie Hawnas Kay Walsh
Kurt Russellas Lucky Lockhart
Christine Lahtias Hazel Zanussi
Fred Wardas Biscuits Toohey
Ed Harrisas Jack Walsh
Sudie Bondas Annie
Holly Hunteras Jeannie Sherman
Patty Maloneyas Laverne
Lisa Pelikanas Violet Mulligan
Susan Peretzas Edith Castle
Joey Arescoas Johnny Bonnano
Morris 'Tex' Biggsas Clarence
Danny Darstas Deacon
Dennis Fimpleas Rupert George
Chris Lemmonas Lt. O'Connor
Charles Napieras Moon Willis
Stephen Tobolowskyas French deMille / Documentary Narrator
Laura Hawnas Ethel
Susan Barnesas Skinny
Beth Henleyas Bible Pusher
Gene Borkanas M.P. at Embarkation
Alana Stewartas Frankie Parker