Night Shift(1982)
Ever since two enterprising young men turned the City Morgue into a swinging business, people have been dying to get in.
Night Shift Synopsis
A nebbish of a morgue attendant gets shunted back to the night shift where he is shackled with an obnoxious neophyte partner who dreams of the "one great idea" for success. His life takes a bizarre turn when a prostitute neighbor complains about the loss of her pimp. His partner, upon hearing the situation, suggests that they fill that opening themselves using the morgue at night.
Night Shift (1982) is a comedy film directed by Ron Howard, released on July 30, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long and Gina Hecht. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 245 ratings.
- Director:
- Ron Howard
- Writers:
- Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel
- Producers:
- Brian Grazer
- Cinematographer:
- James Crabe
- Composer:
- Burt Bacharach
- Production:
- The Ladd Company, Brian Grazer Productions
- Budget:
- $8,100,000
- Revenue:
- $21,095,683
- Status:
- Released
Night Shift (1982) Trailer
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Night Shift Cast & Crew
Main cast
Henry Winkler
as Chuck Lumley
Michael Keaton
as Bill Blazejowski
Shelley Long
as Belinda Keaton
Gina Hecht
as Charlotte Koogle
Pat Corley
as Edward Koogle
Bobby Di Cicco
as Leonard
Nita Talbot
as Vivian
Basil Hoffman
as Drollhauser
Tim Rossovich
as Luke
Clint Howard
as Jefferey
Joe Spinell
as Manetti
Cheryl Carter
as Tanya
Key crew
Directed by Ron Howard, written by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel, produced by Brian Grazer.
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Night Shift Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 245 ratings.
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Night Shift – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night Shift online?
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Night Shift (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Night Shift?
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The main cast of Night Shift (1982) includes Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, Shelley Long, Gina Hecht and Pat Corley. The film was directed by Ron Howard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night Shift released?
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Night Shift was released on July 30, 1982 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Night Shift worth watching?
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Night Shift (1982) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 245 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Night Shift?
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Yes. The official Night Shift trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.