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Swing Shift
1984 1h 56m Jonathan Demme

Swing Shift

★ 6.0 IMDb
Drama Romance War & Military
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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Awards & Festivals
Nominated Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
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