Blaze

Blaze

A governor. A stripper. Forced to chose between the office he held and the woman he loved, he chose both.

R 1989 · 117 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

A middle-aged Louisiana governor falls in love with a young stripper, which jeopardizes his political career and the radical policies which have made him a controversial figure.

Directed by Ron Shelton · Written by Ron Shelton

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