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Workingman's Death (2006): Ratings & Box Office

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Workingman's Death is a 2006 documentary directed by Michael Glawogger. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $2,214 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Documentaries at the DGA Awards 2007. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.

IMDb rating
7.9/10
worldwide gross
$2.2K
award nomination
1
Metascore
67
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Workingman's Death (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 2m (122 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Workingman's Death About?

The premise of Workingman's Death without spoilers.

This documentary explores the often-overlooked realities faced by laborers in various industries around the world. Following individuals from Ukraine's unregulated mines to Indonesia's hazardous sulfur operations, it reveals the difficult and dangerous conditions endured by those who perform essential, yet often invisible, work. The film sheds light on the human cost of industry and the unrelenting efforts of workers striving to maintain economies in the 21st century.

Workingman's Death Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • worker
  • desolation
  • ukraine
  • coal
  • reference to aleksey stakhanov
  • working class hero
  • hero
  • miner
  • poverty
  • archive footage
  • propaganda
  • propaganda film
+38 more
  • illegal mining
  • indonesia
  • prayer
  • marriage
  • statue
  • tourist
  • souvenir
  • reference to bon jovi
  • reference to scorpions the band
  • nigeria
  • work ethic
  • china
  • germany
  • demolition
  • capitalism
  • economy
  • welder
  • cow
  • working conditions
  • market place
  • animal
  • ship
  • volcano
  • mine
  • labor
  • livelihood
  • work
  • working class
  • installation
  • color
  • lighting
  • furnace
  • welding
  • sulphur
  • mining
  • blood
  • butcher
  • africa
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Crew

The Director of Workingman's Death

Directed by Michael Glawogger.

From the director

More from Michael Glawogger

More films directed by Michael Glawogger, best-rated first: Whores' Glory, Untitled, Cathedrals of Culture and Die Frau mit einem Schuh.

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Ratings

Workingman's Death Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Workingman's Death 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.

Box office

Workingman's Death Box Office

Workingman's Death grossed $2,214 worldwide.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.2K

US & Canada
$2.2K
Awards

Workingman's Death Awards & Nominations

Workingman's Death earned 1 award nomination, including Documentaries at the DGA Awards 2007.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Details

Workingman's Death Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Workingmans Death” and “Смерть рабочего”.

Also known as
  • Workingmans Death
  • Смерть рабочего
  • La Mort du travailleur
  • Śmierć człowieka pracy
  • Смъртта на работника
  • İşçinin Ölümü
  • Dělníkova smrt

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FAQ

Workingman's Death FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Workingman's Death, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Workingman's Death?

Workingman's Death runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

When was Workingman's Death released?

Workingman's Death was released on February 24, 2006.

Who directed Workingman's Death?

Workingman's Death was directed by Michael Glawogger.

More films by Michael Glawogger

How much did Workingman's Death make at the box office?

Workingman's Death grossed $2,214 worldwide.

How is Workingman's Death rated?

Workingman's Death has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 67 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.

Was Workingman's Death nominated for any awards?

Workingman's Death received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Workingman's Death have a post-credit scene?

No. Workingman's Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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