Movie Description A young secretary (Melanie Griffith in an Oscar-nominated performance) with dreams of moving up the corporate ladder thinks that her brains will help her achieve her goals. And when she finds a job with a seemingly helpful and sympathetic boss--who's also a woman (played by Sigourney Weaver)--it looks as if she's on her way. But it turns out the executive is slimy and duplicitous, stealing the secretary's clever ideas to further her own career. Now the furious secretary's determined to get revenge--and her plan may not only propel her to the top of the heap but get her a husband too (Harrison Ford). Mike Nichols directed this workplace comedy with a light, smart touch, getting terrific performances from his excellent cast.
| Credits | | Producer: | Douglas Wick | | Cast: | Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack, Nora Dunn, Philip Bosco |
| Details | | Edition: | Widescreen; Sensormatic |
Editorial Reviews Included in The New York Times "10 BEST FILMS OF 1988" New York Times - p.II, 9 - Vincent Canby
"...A genius for getting by on pure charm....A lot of [the] charm [comes] from the performance of Melanie Griffith..." Maslin
"...WORKING GIRL is the sparkling success that it is because of the sheer irresistibility of Melanie Griffith..." Los Angeles Times - Sheila Benton (12/12/1988)
"...[The film] has the sheer breeziness of the best workplace farces from decades ago..." USA Today - Mike Clark (10/06/1989)
"...There's no greater distillation of [Weaver's] talents....[A] zeitgeist-savvy 1988 romantic comedy..." Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (05/08/1998)
Awards 1988Academy AwardsBest Original SongCarly Simon
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