
The Gold Diggers
Seen it?1983 | 89 min | Drama, Music, Science Fiction
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among anyone who likes big what-if ideas and music lovers, this one's for you. Leaves you with something to think about. If you loved Dreamgirls or Yankee Doodle Dandy, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 29 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
An avant-garde examination of the relationship between women and money in society, mixing musical, silent melodrama, and philosophical treatise into a heady, post-punk brew.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Sally Potter
- Julie ChristieRuby
- Colette LaffontCeleste
- Hilary WestlakeRuby's Mother
- David GaleExpert
- Thom OsbornExpert's Assistant
- Jacky LansleyTap Dancer
- George AntoniStage Manager (as George Yiasoumi)
- Kassandra ColsonWelder
- Trevor StuartMan on Stage
- Keith JamesOffice Supervisor