Melissa

Jan 1, 1995

1h 21m

★ 5.1

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Thriller

Production Companies

AIM Group

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Cast

Melissa Anderson

Nicole Eggert

Dr. Gardner

Rosemary Forsyth

Rick

Victor Slezak

Steven

Johnny La Spada

Colleen

Denise Faye

Jack

Tony Sirico

Amanda

Brette Taylor

Lena

Michelle Trachtenberg

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