poster

1982

(04/13/1982) (US)

Drama, Music,

1h 29m

35

User Score

Overview

This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a series of interviews with real working people--construction workers, waitresses, firemen, secretaries, and cleaning women, Working is both an exploration of the individuals' occupations and a lament for lost hopes and dreams.

1982

35

User Score

(04/13/1982) (US)

Drama, Music,

1h 29m

Overview

This musical adaptation of the Studs Terkel book examines the average worker's viewpoint--showing that he or she is anything but average. Based on a series of interviews with real working people--construction workers, waitresses, firemen, secretaries, and cleaning women, Working is both an exploration of the individuals' occupations and a lament for lost hopes and dreams.

Cast

Studs Terkel

Studs Terkel

Self - Host

Barry Bostwick

Barry Bostwick

Steelworker

Scatman Crothers

Scatman Crothers

Parking Attendant

Jay Garner

Jay Garner

Corporate Executive

Barbara Barrie

Barbara Barrie

Schoolteacher

Carole Schwartz

Carole Schwartz

Supermarket Checker

Fausto Barajas

Fausto Barajas

Migrant Worker

Beth Howland

Beth Howland

Housewife

Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

Millworker

Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno

Waitress

Lynne Thigpen

Lynne Thigpen

Telephone Operator

Edie McClurg

Edie McClurg

Switchboard Operator

Didi Conn

Didi Conn

Receptionist