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The Gold Diggers

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1983 | 89 min | Drama, Music, Science Fiction

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

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