Swing Shift(1984)
When America marched off to war the women marched into the factory. From then on...nothing was the same.
Swing Shift Synopsis
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.
Swing Shift (1984) is a drama, romance and war film directed by Jonathan Demme, released on April 13, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti and Fred Ward. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan Demme
- Writers:
- Nancy Dowd
- Producers:
- Jerry Bick
- Cinematographer:
- Tak Fujimoto
- Composer:
- Patrick Williams
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Lantana, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company, Jerry Bick
- Status:
- Released
Swing Shift (1984) Trailer
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Swing Shift Cast & Crew
Main cast
Goldie Hawn
as Kay Walsh
Kurt Russell
as Lucky Lockhart
Christine Lahti
as Hazel Zanussi
Fred Ward
as Biscuits Toohey
Ed Harris
as Jack Walsh
Sudie Bond
as Annie
Holly Hunter
as Jeannie Sherman
Patty Maloney
as Laverne
Lisa Pelikan
as Violet Mulligan
Susan Peretz
as Edith Castle
Joey Aresco
as Johnny Bonnano
- Morris 'Tex' Biggs
Morris 'Tex' Biggs
as Clarence
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Demme, written by Nancy Dowd, produced by Jerry Bick.
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Swing Shift Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 89 ratings.
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Swing Shift – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Swing Shift online?
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Swing Shift (1984) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Swing Shift?
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The main cast of Swing Shift (1984) includes Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, Fred Ward and Ed Harris. The film was directed by Jonathan Demme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Swing Shift released?
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Swing Shift was released on April 13, 1984 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Swing Shift worth watching?
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Swing Shift (1984) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Swing Shift?
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Yes. The official Swing Shift trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.