Swing Shift 1984
“When America marched off to war the women marched into the factory. From then on...nothing was the same.”
What is Swing Shift?
Swing Shift is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 13, 1984
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Lantana, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, War
- Updated
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Overview
Swing Shift is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Drama, Romance, War. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures, Lantana, Hawn / Sylbert Movie Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A wartime romance blossoms as women take over an aircraft factory.”
- Explores women's roles on the home front
- Features an Academy Award‑nominated supporting performance
- Blend of romance and wartime drama
- Commercially underperformed, suggesting mixed reception
Watch it if you enjoy character‑driven stories about love and work during World II.
Rated PG, the film offers a gentle, romantic look at wartime life suitable for general audiences.
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What is the setting of Swing Shift?
The story takes place in 1941 America during World War II, centered on an aircraft factory.
Who are the main characters?
Kay, her husband who enlists, Hazel the singer, and a trumpet‑playing foreman are central figures.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama, romance, and war film.
Was the film recognized with any awards?
Actress Lahti received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
How long is the movie and what is its rating?
The runtime is 1 hour 40 minutes and it carries a PG rating.
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