Still from The Gold Diggers — The Gold Diggers (1983) — Sally PotterPhotographed by Babette Mangolte

Sally Potter

The Gold Diggers

Name: The Gold Diggers
Genre: Drama, Music, Science Fiction
Released: 1983
Duration: 89 min

English / 1983 / 1h 29m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama Music Science Fiction

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Synopsis

An avant-garde examination of the relationship between women and money in society. Mixing musical, silent melodrama, and philosophical treatise into a post-punk, heady brew.

Credits

Crew

DirectorSally Potter

WriterRose English, Sally Potter, Lindsay Cooper

Cinematographer

Cast

Julie Christieas Ruby

Colette Laffontas Celeste

Hilary Westlakeas Ruby's Mother

David Galeas Expert

Thom Osbornas Expert's Assistant

Jacky Lansleyas Tap Dancer

George Antonias Stage Manager (as George Yiasoumi)

Kassandra Colsonas Welder

Trevor Stuartas Man on Stage

Keith Jamesas Office Supervisor

Siobhan Daviesas Dancer in Dream

Juliet Fisheras Dancer in Dream

Maedee Dupresas Dancer in Dream

Marilyn Mazuras Drummer

Georgie Bornas Musician in Ballroom

Lol Coxhillas Musician in Ballroom

Dave Hollandas Musician in Ballroom

Vigdís Hrefna Pálsdóttiras Young Ruby

Maria Pétursdóttir Ridgewellas Young Ruby

Lucy Bennettas Young Ruby