Working Girl (1988)

  • R
  • 12/20/1988 (US)
  • Comedy, Romance, Drama
  • 1h 54m

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.

Mike Nichols

Director

Kevin Wade

Screenplay

Cast

Melanie Griffith's headshot

Melanie Griffith

Tess McGill
Harrison Ford's headshot

Harrison Ford

Jack Trainer
Sigourney Weaver's headshot

Sigourney Weaver

Katharine Parker
Alec Baldwin's headshot

Alec Baldwin

Mick Dugan
Joan Cusack's headshot

Joan Cusack

Cyn
Philip Bosco's headshot

Philip Bosco

Oren Trask
Nora Dunn's headshot

Nora Dunn

Ginny
Oliver Platt's headshot

Oliver Platt

Lutz

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