Working Girl
1988 · 114 MIN · IMDB 6.8 · 64,823 VOTES · DIR. Mike Nichols
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,147 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:02:27 - Did you make a wish? - Yeah.
00:06:52 Go get 'em, Tessy.
00:11:52 - You go home and cool off. - OK.
00:15:58 They've sold the paper and printing divisions.
00:19:11 - Trask is looking for television stations. - So is every Tom, Dick and Harry.
00:23:14 But it wasn't out in left field either. I really liked the idea.
00:29:03 - What? No class? - No class.
00:34:20 Trainer, let's grab 'em by the balls.
00:37:55 Hey, Tess.
00:44:53 But I don't like it.
00:48:17 What's this for?
00:51:36 Look, I'm nervous as hell and I think Mick's about to drown himself in a Scotch bottle.
00:55:56 I want to get things solidified. Things in my life.
00:59:13 - How come you're all on his side? - I'm not.
01:02:11 Good men who aren't at the other end of the line any more, all cos of one lost deal.
01:06:14 Super. Elegant. Perfect.
01:10:05 Are we waiting for Mr Trask?
01:15:40 Bye.
01:20:03 - He, who? - Jack Trainer, who.
01:24:52 Good afternoon. Let me take your coat.
01:28:31 It was my idea. She stole it from me, I swear.
01:34:26 Sorry.
01:37:34 OK.
01:41:39 Remember. Play nice with the other kids and make sure you're home before dark.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,147
Dialogue density10.1 lines / min
First line00:02:27
Final line01:41:39
Production Record
DirectorMike Nichols
LanguageEnglish
Budget$28,000,000
Revenue$103,173,635
IMDb votes64,823