Showgirls (1995)

Nomi Gets the Part

Nomi’s (Elizabeth Berkley) excitement about her promotion is tarnished by her disapproving peers and a jealous Cristal (Gina Gershon).

Directed by Paul Verhoeven.

Released in 1995 by MGM.

related tags 

  • character-type: Mentor
  • character-type: Stripper
  • character-type: Rival
  • editors-choice: Dancing
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Showbiz Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Quirky
  • mood: Angry
  • primary-occasion: Professional Events
  • secondary-occasion: I Got the Job!
  • prop: Thong
  • prop: Makeup
  • setting: Strip Club
  • theme: Rivalry
  • theme: Power
  • actor: Elizabeth Berkley
  • actor: Kyle MacLachlan
  • actor: Michelle Johnston
  • actor: Gina Gershon
  • director: Paul Verhoeven
  • producer: Charles Evans
  • producer: Mario Kassar
  • producer: Lynn Ehrensperger
  • producer: Ben Myron
  • producer: Alan Marshall
  • cinematographer: Jost Vacano
  • composer: David A. Stewart
  • editor: Mark Goldblatt
  • editor: Mark Helfrich
  • costume-designer: Ellen Mirojnick
  • production-designer: Allan Cameron
  • role-name: Gay Carpenter
  • role-name: Cristal Connors
  • role-name: Zack Carey
  • role-name: Nomi Malone
  • screenwriter: Joe Eszterhas
  • year: 1995
  • studio: MGM