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Actors: Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Christine Lahti, Ed Harris
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Swing Shift |
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As the movie begins the Japanese have just bombed Pearl Harbor, thereby commencing World War II. Jack Walsh (Ed Harris) and Kay Walsh are happily living in California when they hear the awful news over the wire. Jack tells his loving wife Kay(played by Goldie Hawn) that it is his duty as an American to enlist and fight the enemy forces. Jack and Kay tearfully say goodbye and pledge their love. While Jack is away Kay heeds the call of duty and begins working at the local Aircraft plant as a riveter. Kay, along with a multitude of other women, begins the process of learning all aspects of factory work. Naturally, the men at the factory are resentful, condescending and crude towards the women. Hazel (played by Christine Lahti), a flamboyant former singer who lives in Kay's apartment complex, also finds work at the factory. Although Kay tries to be friendly with her neighbor, Hazel rebuffs her until they finally become friends. While on the job Kay meets Lucky, a supervisor at the factory. Although Lucky blatantly hits on Kay, she remains steadfast and tells him that she is happily married and not interested.
As the days and months go by, Kay's loneliness increases by leaps and bounds. Kay develops a bond with Lucky, finds herself falling in love with him and then has sex with him. Guiltridden by her actions, Kay has a huge blowout with Lucky, severing their relationship. Meanwhile, Jack has come home on leave only to discover that Kay has been unfaithful to him. Devastated by the news, Jack leaves town. Needing a shoulder to cry on, Kay seeks out Lucky, who she catches in an intimate situation with her best friend, Hazel.
--Sandra Calhoune, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Swing Shift |
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Plot
Time/era of movie:
- 1930's-1950's
Romance/Love/Hugging
Yes
Kind of romance:
- inconveniently married while playing footsy
War impact on civilians/veterans
Yes
Job/Profession/Poverty Story?
Yes
Job:
- blue collar common worker
Kind of conflict:
- war, WW II
Main Character
Identity:
- Female
Profession/status:
- blue collar
Age:
- 20's-30's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- blonde
Hair type
- (woman) medium/shoulderlgn wavey
Body type
- (woman) skinny
Events of movie makes character more...
- caring
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Hair color
- brunette (Brown)
Hair style
- (man) short/standard wavey
Body type
- (man) average build
Unclothed?
- chest
How much in movie?
- 60%
Ethnicity/Nationality
- White (American)
Main Adversary
Identity:
- general circumstances
Setting
United States
Yes
The US:
- California
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Movie makes you feel...
- thoughtful
Sex/nudity in movie?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references only
- kissing
Any profanity?
- None
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