Balls to the Wall
Ben's career is really taking off!
R 2011 · 84 min · ★ 4.8 · Comedy
Ben's fiancée has her heart set on an expensive dream wedding, but her father, Jack, has secretly gambled away all his money. When Ben discovers he has a talent for exotic dancing, Jack pushes him to moonlight as a stripper to finance the wedding.
Directed by Penelope Spheeris · Written by Jason Nutt
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Jenna Dewan Rachel Matthews -
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Freda Foh Shen Miss Watson
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