Striptease (1996)
Release Year: 1996
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Стриптийз, Strip-Tease, Sztriptíz, Striptiz, Стриптиз
Director: Andrew Bergman
Writer: Andrew Bergman, Carl Hiaasen
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Mike Lobell, Andrew Bergman
Co_Producer: Daneen Conroy
Executive_Producer: Joseph Hartwick
Companies: Castle Rock Entertainment, Lobell/Bergman Productions
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Drama, Erotic Film, Film Based On Literature, Sex Comedy
Budget: 50.000.000
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: bar, blackmail, congressman, corrupt politician, dance, dancing girls, family, mother daughter relationship, police, satire, softcore, strip club, striptease, trial, u.s. congress
Story
Erin Grant, after losing custody of her daughter due to divorce, struggles financially and takes up a job as a dancer at a nightclub. She needs money to win back custody of her child. One night, Congressman Dilbeck incognito attacks another club patron. A spectator who recognizes Dilbeck and is fond of Erin offers to help her regain custody by blackmailing the congressman. However, things spiral out of control as Dilbeck uses his power to counter the blackmail attempt and goes after Erin.
Summary
Directed by Andrew Bergman in 1996, 'Striptease' is a comedy-drama that blends satire with erotic elements. The film stars Demi Moore as Erin Grant, a single mother who resorts to stripping to make ends meet and regain custody of her daughter. The story revolves around politics, corruption, and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child. It's a social commentary wrapped in a softcore package, exploring themes like morality, power dynamics, and the American Dream.
