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Showgirls

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Showgirls 2: Pennies From Heaven

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You Don't Nomi

Original title

Showgirls

Year

1995

Running time

128 min.

Country

United States

Director

Paul Verhoeven

Screenwriter

Joe Eszterhas

Cast

Music

David A. Stewart

Cinematography

Jost Vacano

Producer

Carolco Pictures, Chargeurs, United Artists, Vegas Productions. Distributor: United Artists

Genre

Drama | Erotic. Dancing. Prostitution. Cult Movie

Synopsis

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 (ROBOCOP, TOTAL RECALL), so one can safely assume SHOWGIRLS' over-the-top hostility and sexuality is meant to be a satire of American culture.

Awards: 2004: Razzie Awards: Nominated for Worst Drama in our First 25 Years

1999: Razzie Awards: Worst Picture of the Decade

1995: 7 Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture, Director and Actress. 13 Nominations

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