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22 September 1995 (USA) moreTagline:
Leave Your Inhibitions At The Door morePlot:
A young drifter, named Nomi, arrives in Las Vegas to become a dancer and soon sets about clawing and pushing her way to become the top of the Vegas showgirls. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
9 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Excellent moreUS TV Schedule:
| Thur. July 16 | 10:00 PM | MAX |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| 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 'Mama' 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 / Hope |
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Rated NC-17 for nudity and erotic sexuality throughout, and for some graphic language and sexual violence.; Rated R for strong sexuality, nudity, language, a rape scene and drug use. (edited version)Parents Guide:
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128 min | USA:131 min (NC-17 version)Language:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Australia:R | Brazil:18 | Denmark:15 | India:A | Iceland:16 | Ireland:18 (re-release) (cut) | Philippines:R-18 | Argentina:18 | Belgium:KNT | Canada:16+ (Quebec) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:R (Manitoba/Ontario) | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:III | Iran:(Banned) (DVD rating) | Ireland:(Banned) | Israel:18 (video rating) | Israel:X (original rating) | Italy:VM14 | Japan:R-18 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:R18 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/18 | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) (cut) | Singapore:R21 (re-rating) | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | Taiwan:R-18 | USA:NC-17 | USA:R (cut) | UK:18 (cut)Fun Stuff
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Continuity: The hand Nomi uses to put food in her mouth while she tells Al that she was having her period changes from left to right. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Jeff: Hop in, pard!
Nomi Malone: Where are you going?
Jeff: Vegas! Come on! This is your lucky day!
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DOIN' WHAT I DID moreFAQ
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This excellent remake of "All about Eve" have been extremely underrated without motives. First of all,I will say it is far more sordid in its depiction of Las Vegas showbusiness backstage than the majority led you to believe.
The principal guarantee is that it is directed by Paul Verhoeven, one of the most interesting and personal filmakers nowadays, with frenzy and nerve and that mixture of sex and violence characteristic of his filmography, so there's no doubt this is one of his most personal works for the screen. His perverse look to human desire, impulses and instincts and the direct way he brings it to he screen are something really unique and make him an "author" rather than a mere director. Talking about "Showgirls", the exciting choreographies and its connection with what is being told reveal his love and knowledge of the musical genre.
In addition, the script by Eszterhas is a malicious retelling of the Cinderella's tale, manipulative, funny, filled with great dialogue and a sense for rhythm than a lot of screenwriters would like to have.
Gina Gershon shines in her role, but I simply can't believe why the critics deceased Elisabeth Berkley when her performance is filled with enthusiasm and energy.
Bear all this in mind, and at least, give it a try! If you know and admire Verhoeven's work, you will sure appreciate "Showgirls" in its just measure.