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striptease 1996

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“Striptease” is a crime comedy-drama film released in 1996. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen. Directed by Andrew Bergman, the film stars Demi Moore in the lead role.

The story follows Erin Grant, a single mother who becomes entangled in a series of misfortunes. Erin is a former FBI secretary who loses custody of her daughter, Angela, due to a bitter divorce and financial difficulties. In order to raise money for a legal battle to regain custody, Erin takes a job as a stripper at the Eager Beaver, a popular strip club in Miami.

As Erin becomes a part of the world of exotic dancing, she encounters a range of eccentric characters, including a corrupt congressman named David Dilbeck, who frequents the club. Erin inadvertently becomes involved in a dangerous web of blackmail, political corruption, and murder when she witnesses a crime committed by Dilbeck.

Desperate to protect herself and her daughter, Erin must navigate through a treacherous landscape of deceit and danger. With the help of an affable private investigator named Shad, she fights to expose the truth and bring the culprits to justice.

“Striptease” combines elements of comedy, drama, and crime to tell a story filled with twists and turns. The film explores themes of power, sexuality, corruption, and the lengths a mother would go to protect her child.

Overall, “Striptease” offers a blend of entertainment and social commentary as it delves into the world of strip clubs and the complexities of the characters involved.