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Working Girls

Working Girls

All In A Day's Work.

19876.11h 33m

Overview

A lesbian college graduate, trying to bankroll her own photography business, works as a high-priced New York City escort.

Directed by Lizzie Borden
Written by Sandra Kay, Lizzie Borden
Produced by Andi Gladstone, Lizzie Borden
Box OfficeBudget: $300KRevenue: $1.8M

Top Cast

Ellen McElduff

Ellen McElduff

Lucy

A

Amanda Goodwin

Dawn

Marusia Zach

Marusia Zach

Gina

Janne Peters

Janne Peters

April

H

Helen Nicholas

Mary

Louise Smith

Louise Smith

Molly

D

Deborah Banks

Diane

L

Liz Caldwell

Liz

B

Boomer Tibbs

Bob

E

Eli Hasson

Voice of Hasid (voice)

Themes & Keywords

prostitutefeministmanhattan, new york citywhorehousewoman director

About Working Girls

Working Girls is a drama film released in 1987 exploring themes of prostitute, feminist, manhattan, new york city, whorehouse, woman director. Directed by Lizzie Borden, it stars Ellen McElduff, Amanda Goodwin, Marusia Zach. A lesbian college graduate, trying to bankroll her own photography business, works as a high-priced New York City escort.

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