Swing Shift
1984
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.
Director:
Jonathan Demme
Writers:
Nancy Dowd, Ron Nyswaner
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 3 nominations total
Production:
Jonathan Demme
Country:
United States
