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One sheet official poster for the
1980 American comedy film "9 to 5" (often styled as Nine to Five). Directed by Colin Higgins, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Patricia Resnick, the film is a landmark workplace satire that explores themes of gender inequality and female empowerment.
Cast and Characters
The film features three iconic leading ladies:
Jane Fonda as Judy Bernly, a recently divorced woman entering the workforce for the first time.
Lily Tomlin as Violet Newstead, a sharp-tongued, experienced office veteran who is repeatedly passed over for promotions in favor of men.
Dolly Parton as Doralee Rhodes, the boss's secretary who is unfairly objectified and rumored to be having an affair with him.
Dabney Coleman plays the primary antagonist, Franklin M. Hart Jr., their "sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot" boss.
Plot Summary
Frustrated by their boss's constant mistreatment, harassment, and professional sabotage, the three women spend a night together sharing marijuana-fueled fantasies about getting revenge. A series of accidental mishaps lead them to kidnap Hart and hold him hostage in his own home. While he is away, they take over the office, secretly implementing progressive changes such as an in-office daycare, equal pay, and flexible work hours, which significantly increase the company's productivity.
Release and Legacy
Release Date: The film premiered in U.S. theaters on December 19, 1980.
Box Office: It was a major commercial success, grossing over $103.9 million against a $10 million budget.
Critical Acclaim: It is ranked #74 on the American Film Institute’s list of "100 Funniest Movies".
Dolly Parton's Debut: This was Parton's film debut; she also wrote and performed the iconic title song "9 to 5," which earned an Oscar nomination and won two Grammys.
Spin-offs: The film's popularity led to a five-season television sitcom in the 1980s and a Broadway musical adaptation that opened in 2009. |
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