Melissa

Melissa

1995 · 81 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Thriller

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.

Directed by Steve Binder · Written by Paul Le Mos

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