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Working Girl (1988)
Release Year: 1988
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Secretaria ejecutiva, Die Waffen der Frauen, Armas de mujer, Una donna in carriera, Quand les femmes s'en mêlent, Uma Mulher de Sucesso, Uma Secretária de Futuro, Quand les femmes s'en mêlent
Director: Mike Nichols
Writer: Kevin Wade
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: 20th Century Fox
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: business, career woman, clerk, determination, empowerment, female empowerment, female protagonist, feminism, ferry, love triangle, new york city, staten island, new york city, strong woman, working woman
Story
Tess McGill, an ambitious secretary, sees her chance for advancement when her boss, Kathleen, breaks her leg skiing and leaves Tess in charge of her office, apartment, and wardrobe. Tess pitches a merger idea to Jack Trainer, an investment banker, who agrees to help her despite knowing it's Kathleen's account. They succeed, but Kathleen returns early, threatening Tess's opportunity for promotion. Tess must navigate the situation while also dealing with complications in her personal life, including her relationship with Mick, a Staten Island guy she's dating.
Summary
Working Girl is a 1988 comedy-drama directed by Mike Nichols, set against the backdrop of corporate New York City. The film centers on Tess McGill, a determined secretary from Staten Island aspiring to climb the business ladder. It explores themes of female empowerment and career advancement in a male-dominated workplace, as Tess seizes an opportunity for success when her boss is incapacitated. The story also touches upon class differences and romantic entanglements amidst Tess's professional ambitions.
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