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> Showgirls Country: USA, France, 1995 Runtime: 131 minutes (unrated) Genre: Drama Language: English Summary High-strung, statuesque Nomi Mallone (Elizabeth Berkely) is determined to be a dancer in Las Vegas, whatever it takes; but she starts out as a stripper. Through her seamstress roommate (Gina Ravera), Nomi catches the attention of the voracious bisexual Cristal (Gina Gershon), star of an extravagant pagan sex show called "Goddess" which plays nightly at the swanky Stardust Casino. Through Cristal's influence, Nomi gets a chance to audition for "Goddess" and is soon involved in all sorts of sordid backstage goings-on, including bitchy dueling with Cristal over Stardust head honcho Zack (Kyle McLachlan). Maligned by many critics upon its original release, SHOWGIRLS has since become a true camp classic, revived for midnight showings and beloved for its decadence, high nudity yield, and outrageously catty dialogue (courtesy of screenwriter Joe Eszterhas). Its director is Paul Verhoeven, so one can safely assume SHOWGIRLS' over-the-top hostility and sexuality is meant to be a satire of American culture. One of the first big-budget Hollywood movies to be released with an NC-17 rating, its lack of box office success meant few others would have the guts to follow. Source: rottentomatoes.com Cast Elizabeth Berkley .... Nomi Malone Kyle MacLachlan .... Zack Carey Gina Gershon .... Cristal Connors Glenn Plummer .... James Smith Robert Davi .... Al Torres Alan Rachins .... Tony Moss Gina Ravera .... Molly Abrams Lin Tucci .... Henrietta Bazoom Greg Travis .... Phil Newkirk Al Ruscio .... Mr. Karlman Patrick Bristow .... Marty Jacobsen William Shockley .... Andrew Carver Michelle Johnston .... Gay Carpenter Dewey Weber .... Jeff Rena Riffel .... Penny Crew Writing credits: Joe Eszterhas Original music by Prince (song), David A. Stewart Cinematography by Jost Vacano Production Companies Carolco Pictures Chargeurs United Artists (us) Vegas Productions Information courtesy of The Internet Movie Database. |
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 Taglines Leave Your Inhibitions At The Door Beyond your wildest dreams. Beyond your wildest fantasies. The show is about to begin. Sensual. Controverstial. Available. The most controversial movie of the year is here. Trivia External links Official site IMDb.com View the trailer at IMDb Read the reviews at IMDb Read the one-liners Buy the movieposter Buy the DVD (R1) Buy the DVD (R2) Buy the VHS |
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