Cast
View AllIna Skriver
as Julia Hemingway
Suzanne Danielle
as Dahlia
June Chadwick
as Lucy
Anika Pavel
as Carol
Stephan Chase
as Max Rowlands
Ava Cadell
as Anita
Nina Carter
as Herself (as Blonde on Blonde)
Derrick Branche
as Ahmed Zamani
Edward de Souza
as Yorgo Praxis
Boris Isarov
as Asimov
Dave King
as Dietmar Schuster
Desmond Llewelyn
as Professor Dixon
Andreas Markos
as Viktor
Patrick Newell
as Charlie Whitlock
Richard Oldfield
as Wayne Bentley
Crew
Director
- José Ramón Larraz
Writer
- Joshua Sinclair
Producer
- Paul Cowan
- Keith Cavele
- Joshua Sinclair
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
This high-octane Action/Thriller film balances spectacular sequences with character-driven moments. Unlike many films in the genre, The Golden Lady distinguishes itself through a unique visual style and creative action choreography.
Director José Ramón Larraz brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to pacing and visual storytelling creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 1979, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of The Golden Lady took approximately 16 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 91 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 129 minutes long.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 5 months to complete.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 8 weeks before filming began.
- The costume department created over 253 unique costume pieces for the production.
Historical Context
- In 1979, when this film was released:
- Economic recession and oil crises were affecting global economies.
- The Watergate scandal changed public perception of political institutions.
- The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: January 1, 1979
- Runtime: 1h 31m