Kay Walsh
Goldie Hawn
Kay Walsh
Swing Shift
“When America marched off to war the women marched into the factory. From then on...nothing was the same.”
5.5
1984
1h 40m
DramaRomanceWar
Director: Jonathan Demme
Overview
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.
Trailer
SWING SHIFT - Original Theatrical Trailer Official
Cast
Lucky Lockhart
Kurt Russell
Lucky Lockhart
Hazel Zanussi
Christine Lahti
Hazel Zanussi
Biscuits Toohey
Fred Ward
Biscuits Toohey
Jack Walsh
Ed Harris
Jack Walsh
Annie
Sudie Bond
Annie
Jeannie Sherman
Holly Hunter
Jeannie Sherman
Laverne
Patty Maloney
Laverne
Violet Mulligan
Lisa Pelikan
Violet Mulligan
Edith Castle
Susan Peretz
Edith Castle
Johnny Bonnano
Joey Aresco
Johnny Bonnano
Clarence
Morris 'Tex' Biggs
Clarence
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