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Melissa

1995-01-01 · 81 min · ★ 5.4

Drama · Thriller

Melissa follows her dream of becoming a dancer all the way to New York City but finds when she gets there that reaching her goal might cost more than she is willing to sacrifice. In dire need of money, she becomes an exotic dancer in a strip club where a sinister love triangle puts both her heart and her life in danger.

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Directors
Steve Binder
Production companies
AIM Group, Shetler-Le Mos Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nicole EggertNicole EggertMelissa Anderson
Rosemary ForsythRosemary ForsythDr. Gardner
Victor SlezakVictor SlezakRick
Johnny La SpadaSteven
Denise FayeDenise FayeColleen
Tony SiricoTony SiricoJack
Brette TaylorBrette TaylorAmanda
Michelle TrachtenbergMichelle TrachtenbergLena

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