Working Girl(1988)
For anyone who's ever won. For anyone who's ever lost. And for everyone who's still in there trying.
Tess McGill is an ambitious secretary with a unique approach for climbing the ladder to success. When her classy, but villainous boss breaks a leg skiing, Tess takes over her office, her apartment and even her wardrobe. She creates a deal with a handsome investment banker that will either take her to the top, or finish her off for good.
Movie: Working Girl
Top 10 Billed Cast
Tess McGill
Jack Trainer
Katharine Parker
Mick Dugan
Cyn
Oren Trask
Ginny
Lutz
Bob Speck
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Sigourney Weaver on making Working Girl
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