The Gold Diggers is a 1983 British film directed by Sally Potter, her debut, and stars Julie Christie, Kassandra Colson and Siobhan Davies. It was written by Sally Potter and Rose English. The movie was made with an all-female crew, and features photography by Babette Mangolte and a score by Lindsay Cooper.
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Cast
Julie Christie as Ruby
Colette Laffont as Celeste
Hilary Westlake as Ruby's Mother
David Gale as The Expert
Thom Osborn as Expert's Assistant
Jacky Lansley as Tap Dancer
George Antoni as Stage Manager(as George Yiasoumi)
Trevor Stuart as Man on Stage
Film festivals
Berlin International Film Festival, Germany
Sydney Film Festival, Australia, Melbourne
International Film Festival, Australia
International Film Festival Rotterdam, Netherlands
Awards
Berlin International Film Festival, Germany – Won 'Zitty' Audience Award
Florence International Film Festival, Italy – Won Best Film
Legacy
The film was celebrated with a 30th anniversary screening at the 2013 London Feminist Film Festival, who chose it as their 'Feminist Classic' for that year.
It has since been screened frequently in the UK, most recently at the British Film Institute in 2017 and by Birds Eye View in 2022.