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Working Girls

  • 1986
  • Unrated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
2.7K
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Working Girls (1986)
A day in the life of several prostitutes in an upscale Manhattan whore house. The film is a stark portrayal of the women prostitutes, the male customers and the motivations of both. Watch as the madam manipulates her "girls". Watch as she answers the phone by saying "Hello John, what's new and different?" Watch as the "johns" try to manipulate the "girls". Part nudie exploitation, part sociological thesis.
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A lesbian college graduate, trying to bankroll her own photography business, works as a high-priced New York City escort.A lesbian college graduate, trying to bankroll her own photography business, works as a high-priced New York City escort.A lesbian college graduate, trying to bankroll her own photography business, works as a high-priced New York City escort.

  • Director
    • Lizzie Borden
  • Writers
    • Lizzie Borden
    • Sandra Kay
  • Stars
    • Louise Smith
    • Ellen McElduff
    • Amanda Goodwin
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    2.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lizzie Borden
    • Writers
      • Lizzie Borden
      • Sandra Kay
    • Stars
      • Louise Smith
      • Ellen McElduff
      • Amanda Goodwin
    • 24User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Top Cast31

    Louise Smith
    Louise Smith
    • Molly
    Ellen McElduff
    Ellen McElduff
    • Lucy
    Amanda Goodwin
    Amanda Goodwin
    • Dawn
    Deborah Banks
    • Diane
    Liz Caldwell
    • Liz
    Marusia Zach
    • Gina
    Boomer Tibbs
    • Bob
    Eli Hasson
    • Voice of Hasid
    Tony Whiting
    • Voice of Gina's Client
    Richard M. Davidson
    • Jerry
    • (as Richard Davidson)
    Ronald Willoughby
    • John
    Paul Slimak
    • Jay
    Frederick Neumann
    Frederick Neumann
    • Fantasy Fred
    • (as Fred Neumann)
    Patience Pierce
    • Kathy
    Grant Wheaton
    • Robert
    Richard Leacock
    Richard Leacock
    • Joseph
    Martin Haber
    Martin Haber
    • Don
    Carla-Maria Sorey
    • Debbie
    • Director
      • Lizzie Borden
    • Writers
      • Lizzie Borden
      • Sandra Kay
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The MPAA objected strongly to the scene where Molly is trying to insert her diaphragm but the scene was kept in as the film ultimately went out unrated.
    • Quotes
      • Lucy: What's new and different?
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Over the Top/84 Charing Cross Road/Death Before Dishonor/Working Girls (1987)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 20, 1987 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chicas de Nueva York
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alternate Current
      • New York State Council on the Arts
      • The National Endowment for the Arts
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,777,378
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,777,378
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1

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