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Goldie Hawn builds bombers and breaks hearts while her husband's at war. What could go wrong?
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Swing Shift (1984)

forgotten feminist gemwartime workplace chaosDemme before Silence

Overview

DramaRomanceWar

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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world war ii1940shome frontarms industryriveter

Standout Aspects

Acting

Christine Lahti steals every scene as Hazel, deserved Oscar nom

Direction

Demme's humanist touch elevates factory life to poetry

Best for:Solo: Sunday afternoon with wine, wondering why Demme disowned it·Rewatch: Spotting the studio-mandated reshoots that ruined his vision
Heads up:Triggers: Marital infidelity portrayed sympathetically
Jonathan Demme

Director

Jonathan Demme

ReleasedApr 13, 1984
Runtime1h 40m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Warner Bros. Pictures
Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company

Top Cast

Goldie Hawn

Goldie Hawn

Kay Walsh

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Lucky Lockhart

Christine Lahti

Christine Lahti

Hazel Zanussi

Fred Ward

Fred Ward

Biscuits Toohey

Ed Harris

Ed Harris

Jack Walsh

Sudie Bond

Sudie Bond

Annie

Holly Hunter

Holly Hunter

Jeannie Sherman

Lisa Pelikan

Lisa Pelikan

Violet Mulligan

Susan Peretz

Susan Peretz

Edith Castle

Joey Aresco

Joey Aresco

Johnny Bonnano

Reid Cruickshanks

Reid Cruickshanks

Spike

Danny Darst

Danny Darst

Deacon

Dennis Fimple

Dennis Fimple

Rupert George

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Cultural

This rare Hollywood depiction of female factory workers was eclipsed by 'A League of Their Own,' despite being more historically grounded.

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SWING SHIFT - Original Theatrical Trailer

SWING SHIFT - Original Theatrical Trailer

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