Balls to the Wall

Balls to the Wall

Ben's career is really taking off!

R 2011 · 84 min · ★ 4.7 · 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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