Working
1982, English. Directed by Stephen Schwartz & Kirk Browning.
This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a series of interviews with real working people--construction workers, waitresses, firemen, secretaries, and cleaning women, Working is both an exploration of the individuals' occupations and a lament for lost hopes and dreams.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Stephen SchwartzDirector
- Kirk BrowningDirector
- Studs TerkelSelf - Host
- Barry BostwickSteelworker
- Scatman CrothersParking Attendant
- Barbara BrowningEditor
- Vernee WatsonSecretary
- Jay GarnerCorporate Executive
- Billy JayneNewsboy
- Barbara BarrieSchoolteacher
- Carole SchwartzSupermarket Checker
- Bill BeyersBoxboy
- Fausto BarajasMigrant Worker
- Charles HaidGas Man
Details
- Released
- 13 April 1982
- Country
- United States of America
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Working runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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What movies are like Working?
If you liked Working, try Battle of the Year, Grace Unplugged, Hounddog.
Who directed Working?
Working (1982) was directed by Stephen Schwartz and Kirk Browning and stars Studs Terkel, Barry Bostwick, Scatman Crothers.