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Showgirls (1995)

โ€œLeave your inhibitions at the door... the show is about to begin.โ€

5.6/10 ยท 1,405 votes 2h 11m nc-17 Drama

#100 of 107 films from 1995 #3635 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Paul Verhoeven ยท Written by Joe Eszterhas

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Overview

Fresh to Las Vegas with no connections, Nomi Malone takes a job as an exotic dancer. Her talents are quickly noticed by Cristal, a headlining dancer who senses an opportunity to bolster her own act. But Nomi wonโ€™t play second fiddle and soon begins her venomous path to the top, ruthlessly backstabbing anyone who gets in her way.

Cast

Elizabeth Berkleyas Nomi Malone
Gina Gershonas Cristal Connors
Kyle MacLachlanas Zack Carey
Gina Raveraas Molly Abrams
Glenn Plummeras James Smith
Robert Davias Al Torres
Alan Rachinsas Tony Moss
Lin Tuccias Henrietta Bazoom
Greg Travisas Phil Newkirk
Al Ruscioas Mr. Karlman
Patrick Bristowas Marty Jacobsen
William Shockleyas Andrew Carver
Bobbie Phillipsas Dee
Michelle Johnstonas Gay

Facts

Release dateSeptember 22, 1995
Runtime131 min (2h 11m) โ€” longer as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$20,367,472 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0114436

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Questions

How long is Showgirls?
Showgirls runs 131 minutes (2h 11m).
Is Showgirls worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 1,405 votes, which places it #100 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 7%) and #3635 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Showgirls?
Showgirls was directed by Paul Verhoeven. Other well-rated titles by the same director: RoboCop (1987), Black Book (2006), Total Recall (1990).
Who stars in Showgirls?
Elizabeth Berkley as Nomi Malone; Gina Gershon as Cristal Connors; Kyle MacLachlan as Zack Carey; Gina Ravera as Molly Abrams; Glenn Plummer as James Smith; Robert Davi as Al Torres.
What is Showgirls rated?
It carries a nc-17 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Showgirls?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9320.

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