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Working Girl (1988)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
Mike Nichols
  • Profile picture of Melanie Griffith
    Tess McGill Melanie Griffith
  • Profile picture of Harrison Ford
    Jack Trainer Harrison Ford
  • Profile picture of Sigourney Weaver
    Katharine Parker Sigourney Weaver
  • Profile picture of Alec Baldwin
    Mick Dugan Alec Baldwin
  • Profile picture of Joan Cusack
    Cyn Joan Cusack
  • Profile picture of Philip Bosco
    Oren Trask Philip Bosco
  • Profile picture of Nora Dunn
    Ginny Nora Dunn
  • Profile picture of Oliver Platt
    Lutz Oliver Platt

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