Night Shift(1982)
“Ever since two enterprising young men turned the City Morgue into a swinging business, people have been dying to get in.”
Overview
A nebbish of a morgue attendant gets shunted back to the night shift where he is shackled with an obnoxious neophyte partner who dreams of the "one great idea" for success. His life takes a bizarre turn when a prostitute neighbor complains about the loss of her pimp. His partner, upon hearing the situation, suggests that they fill that opening themselves using the morgue at night.
Director
Ron Howard
Studio
The Ladd Company
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Henry Winkler
as Chuck Lumley
Michael Keaton
as Bill Blazejowski
Shelley Long
as Belinda Keaton
Gina Hecht
as Charlotte Koogle
Pat Corley
as Edward Koogle
Bobby Di Cicco
as Leonard
Nita Talbot
as Vivian
Basil Hoffman
as Drollhauser
Tim Rossovich
as Luke
Clint Howard
as Jefferey
Joe Spinell
as Manetti
Cheryl Carter
as Tanya
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
The Ladd Company • Brian Grazer Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night Shift?▼
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What is Night Shift about?▼
A nebbish of a morgue attendant gets shunted back to the night shift where he is shackled with an obnoxious neophyte partner who dreams of the "one great idea" for success. His life takes a bizarre turn when a prostitute neighbor complains about the loss of her pimp. His partner, upon hearing the situation, suggests that they fill that opening themselves using the morgue at night.
Who directed Night Shift?▼
Night Shift was directed by Ron Howard and released in 1982. It is a comedy film.
How long is Night Shift?▼
Night Shift has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Night Shift?▼
The cast of Night Shift includes Henry Winkler as Chuck Lumley, Michael Keaton as Bill Blazejowski, Shelley Long as Belinda Keaton, Gina Hecht as Charlotte Koogle, Pat Corley as Edward Koogle and more.
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