Striptease (1996)
Director: Andrew Bergman
Writer: Carl Hiaasen, Andrew Bergman
Production / Distribution: Castle Rock Entertainment
Cast: Demi Moore (Erin Grant), Burt Reynolds (David Dilbeck), Armand Assante (Al Garcia), Ving Rhames (Shad)
Release Date: June 28, 1996
Genre: Thriller / Comedy / Drama / Crime
Duration: 1 h, 55 m
Country: United States
Story Overview
Striptease centers on Erin Grant, a former secretary who once worked for the FBI, until she suddenly loses her job. Facing the imminent risk of losing custody of her child, Erin finds herself in desperate need of money — and fast. With limited options available, she makes a bold and controversial decision to work as a stripper in a high-end gentlemen’s club.
Quickly proving herself confident, intelligent, and highly capable, Erin rises within the club and gains financial stability. However, her newfound independence attracts dangerous attention. A powerful and morally corrupt member of the U.S. Congress becomes obsessively fixated on her, seeing Erin not as a person but as a possession to be controlled.
As the story unfolds, the film plunges into a tense web of blackmail, cash deals, political corruption, and murder. Erin must navigate a world dominated by men who believe power guarantees immunity, while refusing to surrender her dignity or her child’s future. Starring Demi Moore and Burt Reynolds, the film blends thriller elements with social commentary, questioning who truly holds power — and at what cost.
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