| | | Leave your inhibitions at the door...the show is about to begin.
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.95:1, Trailers
Starring Elizabeth Berkley, Kyle MacLachlan and Gina Gershon, when the gritty world of Las Vegas is exposed through sizzling dance
sequences and candid footage, the result is one of the most scintillatingly
erotic films of all time.
"...Elizabeth Berkley has a fierce energy..." Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"Sleek seductiveness...a world of exoticism and danger..." Janet Maslin, The New York Times
Editor's Note
High-strung, statuesque Nomi Mallone (Elizabeth Berkely) is determined to be a dancer in Las Vegas, whatever it takes--but she starts out as a stripper. Through her seamstress roommate (Gina Ravera), Nomi catches the attention of the voracious bisexual Cristal (Gina Gershon), star of an extravagant pagan sex show called "Goddess" which plays nightly at the swanky Stardust Casino. Through Cristal's influence, Nomi gets a chance to audition for "Goddess" and is soon involved in all sorts of sordid backstage goings-on, including bitchy dueling with Cristal over Stardust head honcho Zack (Kyle McLachlan). Maligned by many critics upon its original release, SHOWGIRLS has since become a true camp classic, revived for midnight showings and beloved for its decadence, high nudity yield, and outrageously catty dialogue (courtesy of screenwriter Joe Eszterhas). Its director is Paul Verhoeven (ROBOCOP, TOTAL RECALL), so one can safely assume SHOWGIRLS' over-the-top hostility and sexuality is meant to be a satire of American culture. One of the first big-budget Hollywood movies to be released with an NC-17 rating, its lack of box office success meant few others would have the guts to follow.
| Features | Spanish Subtitles | | French Subtitles | | Widescreen Version | | English 5.1 Surround Dolby Digital | | French Dolby Surround | | Spanish Dolby Surround | | Behind-The-Scenes Featurette | | Original Theatrical Trailer | | Collectible Booklet |
| Entertainment Reviews
 | Showgirls - DVD Review By: Christopher Null - filmcritic.com DVD Reviews Published on: 7/6/2007 4:15 PM | |
Showgirls is the capper in writer Joe Eszterhas' storied career. First came Flashdance. Then he shocked us with Basic Instinct. Then he writes Showgirls, an ultra-explicit NC-17 drama about a Las Vegas showgirl who goes from nobody to "Goddess" by playing the Power Game better than everyone else.
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| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: MGM |
| Release Date: 6/5/2001 |
| Running Time: 131 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1995 | | Catalog ID: 908099 | | UPC: 00027616809926 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English [CC], English | | Available Subtitles: French, Spanish | | Video: Color |
| Cast & Crew
| Memorable Quotes| "I like Doggie Chow too!!" ---- Nomi Malone (ELIZABETH BERKLEY), to Cristal Connors (GINA GERSHON), after Cristal admits to once eating the canine delicacy. |
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| | Professional Reviews | USA Today
"...Entertaining..." 09/22/1995 p.1DPremiere
"[I]t's actually a blast." 07/01/2004 p.115-16 Chicago Sun-Times 7 of 10
...The movie has been directed by Paul Verhoeven, a polished craftsman... If the plot and screenplay are juvenile, the production values are first-rate, and the lead performance by newcomer Elizabeth Berkley has a fierce energy that's always interesting... To be honest, I enjoyed some of this. It's trash, yes, but not boring. Sometimes, it's hilarious... Other moments are fun because of glitz. The big stage show, with its star entrance from an exploding volcano, seems inspired by actual Vegas productions. All of the women are terrific dancers... - Roger Ebert
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