Working Girl (1988)

12/20/1988 (US) • 1h 54m

Comedy, Romance, Drama

For anyone who's ever won. For anyone who's ever lost. And for everyone who's still in there trying.

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$28,000,000.00

Revenue

$103,173,635.00

Keywords

new york city

strong woman

love triangle

clerk

empowerment

feminism

career woman

business

female protagonist

staten island, new york city

working woman

female empowerment

determination

ferry

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