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Melissa
Melissa

Melissa

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

81 mins

Rating

5.667/10

Release Date

01 January 1995

Country

Cast

Nicole Eggert

Nicole Eggert

Melissa Anderson

Rosemary Forsyth

Rosemary Forsyth

Dr. Gardner

Victor Slezak

Victor Slezak

Rick

Johnny La Spada

Johnny La Spada

Steven

Denise Faye

Denise Faye

Colleen

Tony Sirico

Tony Sirico

Jack

Brette Taylor

Brette Taylor

Amanda

Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg

Lena

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