Lucky Lockhart (played by Kurt Russell) is a protagonist in Swing Shift.
A factory worker and trumpet player who pursues Kay for five months before they become involved. He shares close ties with Hazel, eventually dates Kay, and decides to tour with a band when the war concludes, prompting Kay to send him a farewell letter. Hazel Zanussi (played by Christine Lahti) appears in Swing Shift.
A club singer and Kay's neighbor who helps the lonely protagonist adjust to factory life. She convinces Kay to attend social events, shares a romantic night with Lucky, engages in a volatile but reconciling friendship with Kay, and marries the club owner after the war. Jack Walsh (played by Ed Harris) appears in Swing Shift.
A U.S. Naval Seaman and Kay's husband who enlists after Pearl Harbor. He takes a surprise 48-hour secret leave, discovers Kay's relationship with Lucky, bluntly confronts her, and returns to his ship. He ultimately comes back to Kay once the war ends.
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Characters
Lucky Lockhart
(played by Kurt Russell) — protagonist
A factory worker and trumpet player who pursues Kay for five months before they become involved. He shares close ties with Hazel, eventually dates Kay, and decides to tour with a band when the war con...
Hazel Zanussi
(played by Christine Lahti) — supporting
A club singer and Kay's neighbor who helps the lonely protagonist adjust to factory life. She convinces Kay to attend social events, shares a romantic night with Lucky, engages in a volatile but recon...
Jack Walsh
(played by Ed Harris) — supporting
A U.S. Naval Seaman and Kay's husband who enlists after Pearl Harbor. He takes a surprise 48-hour secret leave, discovers Kay's relationship with Lucky, bluntly confronts her, and returns to his ship....
Key Relationships
Jack Walsh → Hazel Zanussi
(Conflict Indirect Rivals)
