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Where was Swing Shift filmed?

1984 film, directed by Jonathan Demme.

  • California

The story is set in Hawaii, about 2,507 miles (4,034 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Hawaii
Filmed in
California
Distance
About 2,507 miles (4,034 km) between Hawaii and the nearest filming location.

About Swing Shift

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Released
1984
Director
Jonathan Demme
Cast
Kurt RussellChristine LahtiFred WardEd HarrisBelita MorenoHolly HunterBelinda CarlisleCharles NapierEugene Jackson
Genre
Romantic ComedyComedy DramaDrama

The story

Naval Seaman shortly after the Japanese attack at Pearl Harbor, at the start of US involvement in World War II.

Months pass with Lucky, another factory worker and musician, hitting on her weekly until finally she agrees to go out with him after five months.

A short time later, the factory throws a party on the weekend to celebrate their success.

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