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Working Girl (1988)

R · 1988-12-20 · 1h 54m · EN
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For anyone who's ever won. For anyone who's ever lost. And for everyone who's still in there trying.

Tess McGill is an ambitious secretary with a unique approach for climbing the ladder to success. When her classy, but villainous boss breaks a leg skiing, Tess takes over her office, her apartment and even her wardrobe. She creates a deal with a handsome investment banker that will either take her to the top, or finish her off for good.

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Mike NicholsDirector
Budget
$28M
Box office
$103.2M

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Melanie GriffithMelanie GriffithTess McGillHarrison FordHarrison FordJack TrainerSigourney WeaverSigourney WeaverKatharine ParkerAlec BaldwinAlec BaldwinMick DuganJoan CusackJoan CusackCynPhilip BoscoPhilip BoscoOren TraskNora DunnNora DunnGinnyOliver PlattOliver PlattLutzJames LallyJames LallyTurkelKevin SpaceyKevin SpaceyBob SpeckRobert EastonRobert EastonArmbriesterOlympia DukakisOlympia DukakisPersonnel Director

Keywords

Female protagonistNew york cityStaten island, new york cityFeminismEmpowermentStrong womanFemale empowermentLove triangleBusinessClerkDeterminationCareer womanFerryFeminisimWorking woman

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityFemale Protagonist · New York City · Staten Island New York CityMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference136984

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What is Working Girl about?

Tess McGill is an ambitious secretary with a unique approach for climbing the ladder to success. When her classy, but villainous boss breaks a leg skiing, Tess takes over her office, her apartment and even her wardrobe. She creates a deal with a handsome investment banker that will either take her to the top, or finish her off for good.

How long is Working Girl?

Working Girl has a runtime of 114 minutes.

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