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Synopsis

Nomi Malone, a mysterious young girl with the ambition to dance embarks on a journey to Las Vegas to become a showgirl in a high-class hotel show. There she meets Molly, a seamstress at the Stardust Hotel and the two quickly become good friends. She gets a job as a lap dancer at the seedy Cheetah Club but after a chance meeting with Cristal Connors, the star of Goddess, the current show at the hotel where Molly works, Nomi manages to secure an audition for a spot on the chorus line. However she soon realises that fame comes with a price as her friendships, her morals and her soul are put to the test as she works her way up the ladder and eventually becomes the star of the show, stealing Cristal’s part. She begins to wonder if all of her work was for nothing and if she can reclaim her life back before it is too late. —IMDb

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Paul Verhoeven

Paul Verhoeven graduated from the University of Leiden with a degree in math and physics. He entered the Royal Netherlands Navy, where he began his film career by making documentaries for the Navy and later for TV. In 1969 he directed the popular Dutch TV series Floris (1969), about a medieval knight. This featured actor Rutger Hauer who has appeared in many of Verhoeven’s later films. Verhoeven’s first feature, Wat zien ik (1971) (trans. What do I See?), was released in 1971. However it was his second, Turks fruit (1973), with its combination of raw sexuality and a poignant story line, that gained him great popularity in the Netherlands, especially with male audiences. When his films, especially Soldaat van Oranje (1977) and De vierde man (1983), received international recognition, Verhoeven moved to the US. His first US film was Flesh & Blood (1985), 1985, but it was RoboCop (1987) and especially Total Recall… read more

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Todor

10Jan12

It's coarse crust resembling a walnut was hard to get through at first with such a fragile teeth as I have. With the thin layer of creamy chocolate complimenting the the rich and perky coca-nut centre which ads to it's rich and unique characterisation that defines this movie. who would of thought that such a hilarious combination could taste so good!

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ethan

19Dec11

This so went over my head when I originally saw it when I was in 10th Grade. Exactly what a satirical melodrama in the 1990's should look (those lights!) and sound (that cheesy rock/pop/electronic/industria soundtrack) like. .

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DT

16Dec11

So ridiculously overblown, in particular with its trashy dance numbers, blazing neon and bombastic (and often laughable) sex scenes; it even puts the sleaze of Basic Instinct to shame. And simply, what a fantastic, shameless ride it is (pardon the pun).

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João MC Palhares

10Dec11

As "They Live" and "Videodrome" to the 80's, as "Network" and "Zabriskie Point" to the 70s, as "Easy Rider" and "Dr. Strangelove" to the 60s, as "Bigger than Life" and "Ace in the Hole" to the 50s. A fearless attack at the status quo, 90's society, Hollywood (pay attention to that highway sign at the end of the movie), just as "Escape From LA" was. Not "vulgar", it just represents vulgarity. Great movie!

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Trevor Tillman, X.A. Coronel, Varun Anisetty, Matt Burgess, Greg S., Gerry Miriello, Johnny DuBiel, Ryan A. Pearce, Siksinaaq, menencorio, Jack Lehtonen, Kurt Walker

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"Showgirls" is seriously one misunderstood film...

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One of best films of its decade

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