description Night Shift Overview
Night Shift is a 1982 comedy film about a quiet morgue worker whose routine is disrupted by an energetic newcomer. The story involves interactions with various individuals including a prison inmate, a scout, and a fellow employee. Henry Winkler, Michael Keaton, and Shelley Long star in this ensemble cast.
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info Night Shift Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1982 |
help Night Shift FAQ
Why do the morgue workers start a prostitution business in Night Shift?
Bill Blazejowski persuades reserved morgue attendant Chuck Lumley to manage sex workers from the city morgue after Chuck's neighbor Belinda loses her pimp. Their scheme turns the quiet night shift into an increasingly chaotic business.
Was Night Shift Michael Keaton's first major movie role?
Night Shift was Keaton's first major starring film role and introduced his fast-talking comic style to a wide audience in 1982. Henry Winkler plays the restrained Chuck opposite Keaton's relentlessly inventive Bill.
Who directed Night Shift before making Splash and Apollo 13?
Ron Howard directed Night Shift early in his feature-film career. He later reunited with producer Brian Grazer on projects including Splash, and the pair co-founded Imagine Entertainment.
Is Night Shift connected to Happy Days?
It is not a Happy Days story, but it has several links to the sitcom. Ron Howard had played Richie Cunningham, Henry Winkler had played Fonzie, and the movie also gave Kevin Costner a very small early appearance.
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