---
title: "Working Girls"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/working-girls-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 96349
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Working Girls (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/working-girls-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Working Girls is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by New York State Council on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, Alternate Current. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A recent graduate turns to high-end escort work to fund her dream photography career in New York."

### Why Watch
- Strong focus on an independent female protagonist
- Explores the intersection of art and sex work
- Atmospheric 1980s New York setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is just 93 minutes, limiting narrative depth
- Subject matter may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains adult themes and explicit discussions of sex work, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, urban, intimate, character-driven

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/working-girls-1987#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lizzie Borden
- **Networks / Studios**: New York State Council on the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, Alternate Current

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ellen McElduff** as *Lucy*
- **Amanda Goodwin** as *Dawn*
- **Marusia Zach** as *Gina*
- **Janne Peters** as *April*
- **Helen Nicholas** as *Mary*
- **Louise Smith** as *Molly*
- **Deborah Banks** as *Diane*
- **Liz Caldwell** as *Liz*
- **Boomer Tibbs** as *Bob*
- **Eli Hasson** as *Voice of Hasid (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character’s job in the film?
She works as a high-priced escort in New York City while pursuing photography.

### Q: What is the protagonist’s background?
She is a lesbian college graduate trying to fund her own photography business.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama.

### Q: When was Working Girls released?
The film was released in the United States on February 27, 1987.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and thirty-three minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Working Girls — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/96349)
- [Working Girls (1984) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/446807-working-girls/prehled/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*