Movie Description To save jobs in a small Pennsylvania town, cocky Hunt Stevenson (Michael Keaton) goes to Japan and asks the owners to re-open the auto plant where he used to work. Hunt gets what he asks for, but gets a curve ball thrown at him when the Japanese bosses agree to his proposition only if the the plant will be run by the Japanese--who have a far more strict work ethic and expect undying loyalty from the workers. The concept of seven day work weeks and mandatory free overtime doesn't go over big with the American employees, leading to a constant clash between the workers and the management. This amusing culture clash comedy was the directed by Ron Howard.
| Credits | | Cast: | Michelle Johnson, Rance Howard, Rick Overton, Sab Shimono, So Yamamura |
| Details | | Sound: | HiFi Sound, Stereo Sound |
Notes Color by Continental Color; prints by Technicolor; shot in Panavision.
Additional credits: Deborah Blum (producer).
Editorial Reviews "...With GUNG HO, director Ron Howard comes close to a Norman Rockwell magazine cover, nicely drawn, good for a chuckle and chock full of old-fashioned virtues..." Variety - Har. (03/12/1986)
"...Ever since his terrific debut in NIGHT SHIFT, Michael Keaton's comic flair has involved a thoroughly uninhibited, blundering klutziness plus his delicious way with a double-take..." Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (03/14/1986)
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