

Working Girls
1987-02-27 · 93 min · ★ 6.3
A lesbian college graduate, trying to bankroll her own photography business, works as a high-priced New York City escort.
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- Directors
- Lizzie Borden
- Production companies
- New York State Council on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, Alternate Current, Jerome Foundation
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 300,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,777,744
Top Cast
Ellen McElduffLucy
Marusia ZachGina
Janne PetersApril
Louise SmithMolly
Richard LeacockJosephTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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