Dancing at the Blue Iguana

Dancing at the Blue Iguana

They expose all. They show nothing.

R 2001 · 123 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Mystery

At the Blue Iguana, L.A.'s most notorious strip club, the lives of five exotic dancers converge, clash and ultimately bond over the course of one week.

Directed by Michael Radford · Written by Michael Radford

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