Review of Night Shift

Night Shift (1982)
7/10
Underrated comedy
2 September 2002
I saw this film a long time ago, just when it was new (1982) and was blown away by the very talented Mr. Keaton.

Also notable are Henry Winkler in a most restrained and touching way.

A welcome surprise is Shelley Long (For the record: I am NOT her fan) as a prostitute "with a heart of gold".

A small, early gem from the Ron Howard-Ganz-Mandel team, with some personal touches, to wit: The line when `Belinda' (Shelley Long) tells `Chuck' (Henry Winkler) just after they made love that `she is not wearing her watch' to let him know that she loves him is just beautiful, a nice, semi-polished little gem that I think most people can appreciate and enjoy.

Trivia: Clint Howard in a small role (His brother, Ron almost always gives him work.)

Trivia: In the closing credits Rod Stewart sings a beautiful version of `That's what friends are for' that would later be made really popular by "Dionne Warwick and friends".
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