Striptease

Synopsis: Erin Grant loses care and custody of her daughter when she's divorced from her husband Darrell, a small-time thief. Struggling for money, she is a dancer at a nightclub, where one night Congressman Dilbeck (in disguise) attacks another member of the audience. A spectator, who recognizes Dilbeck and is fond of Erin, offers to get back her daughter by blackmailing Dilbeck. Things do not work out as planned, though.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director(s): Andrew Bergman
Production: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  8 wins & 4 nominations.
 
IMDB:
4.4
Rotten Tomatoes:
12%
R
Year:
1996
115 min
1,020 Views


Always considering

the best interest...

. . .and well-being of the child.

Therefore, you may make visitation. . .

. . .every other week

and Christmas Eve. . .

. . .and on Easter Sunday,

wearing your pretty Easter outfits.

Your honor, my ex-husband is addicted

to pills and he's a thief!

Because of his record, I lost

my job as a secretary for the FBl.

He was the finest high-school

tailback I ever saw.

Of course he's had his run-ins

with the law, but he's. . .

. . .made his accommodations

with the authorities.

Being an informer

for the vice squad. . .

. . .hardly qualifies him

to raise a seven-year-old!

Neither does being

a mother without a job!

But I lost it because of him!

Little lady. . .

. . .my decision is final.

Next case.

The big man's here!

-When does she go on?

-Pretty soon, Jerry.

-Welcome to Eager Beaver, gentlemen.

-Thank you.

Keep it close.

-Keep it very close.

-You got it.

Last stop, okay?

-What do you say, congressman?

-Poontang.

The night is young

and full of promise, my boy.

Great!

Now look, this has to be

the last one. Now I told--

Come on!

We got a rehearsal tomorrow.

Melissa thinks I'm in temple.

What if she calls?

We've got the legendary

twin temples from Fort Lauderdale.

Miss Urbana Sprawl wrapping up

on the great stage.

Nice spot, isn't it, Erb?

It's very uplifting, sir.

-Jerry, the usual Evian with lime?

-Please.

From Paris, France. . .

. . .put it together

for the fabulous Monique, Jr. !

Oh, my God. I love you!

That song is killing me!

Those babies gonna wind up in traction,

you don't play some ballads.

God, it's freezing!

They could store meat in here.

In fact, they do store meat in here.

No, I've been trying all day!

Are you positive?

No, thank you.

-Can't reach her?

-Darrell's phone's out of order.

I just know he's moved with her

again to some new dump.

God, what a nightmare!

He drives around with her in that van.

Drinking, taking pills. . . .

He doesn't even think about

putting a seat belt on her.

He's a dirtbag!

You hang in there, honey.

You'll get Angela back.

That judge will see the light.

It's expensive light,

I'll tell you that.

It's gonna cost me $1 5,000

for this appeal.

Is there even a chance

I can make that in six weeks?

You'll have to dance day and night

and hope some Arab sheik shows up.

I love you, girls, I do. But I can't

work here when I go back to court.

"Your honor, I found a new job.

I'm working at the Eager Beaver. "

It's honest work.

You have nothing to be ashamed of.

I know that and you know that.

But the judge won't.

Not him.

God, I still get nauseous

before I have to go out there.

You'll get over it.

Really? I can't imagine that.

You guys having a good time?

Here's the lucky guy!

You've come to the right place.

Monique!

Look at these hunks!

We're having a party!

Keep an eye on them bachelors.

They look like real trouble.

It's time to strap yourselves in

because you are going for a ride!

In her eighth week here. . .

. . .put your hands together

and make her feel good.

For the one, the only Erin Grant!

How about that!

-Larry King's at table six.

-What's he wearing?

-Tank top and gold chains

-That's Larry, all right.

-How do I look?

-Better than me.

That ain't easy.

You talk to her?

Darrell's phone's out of order.

I think he moved again.

I'd embrace the opportunity

to maim his white ass up.

That's really thoughtful, but I

don't think it'd help me in court.

Erin, come on.

I can't have an empty stage.

Man, let the chumps wait!

Going to the head.

You'll behave?

An angel appeared.

An angel of pure delight.

Go, Paul!

I'm getting married

this weekend to Melissa.

You love her?

-Very much.

-Then go home to her.

Shad!

Shad!

Listen up! The Flesh Farm

is killing us and you know why?

-They have free buffalo wings.

-Their girls are hookers.

No, because their girls dance fast.

And fast means sweat.

And sweat. . .

. . .means drinking!

Oh, my God!

What was that?

I got this.

Coming through.

Move out of the way.

Way to go, Davey!

Back up! Back the hell up!

-You all right?

-Fine. How about this guy?

Good thing he was drunk.

You could've gotten hurt.

On the main stage,

our lost little pussycat.

Put your hands together for the one,

the only Miss Sabrina Hepburn!

Meow!

I leave you alone for five minutes!

Will you get in?

Watch your foot, stupid.

Malcolm's gonna sh*t a brick.

Thank you.

Did I touch any girls?

Not this time,

but you were recognized.

Okay? Happy?

-How are you, little angel?

-I'm fine, thank you.

-Kids just tear me up.

-She's a brave one.

You'll be in my prayers.

God bless you, ma'am.

Last stop, little 'un.

Daddy, you're mean!

Evers and Jennings.

This is the new model, the X1 2.

-You're happy?

-Oh, mucho happy.

-Mucho happy?

-Get in the van.

Mucho, mucho, mucho !

Get in. We're in a loading zone.

We don't wanna break the law.

Daddy, did you tell Mommy

that we moved?

Of course I did, buttercup.

Of course I did.

How about a wine cooler, Erin?

I got mango, passion fruit--

Water would be just fine,

Alberto. Thanks.

Rita, the reason I stopped by

is Darrell's moved again. . .

. . .and I need his new phone number.

Yeah? Well, you come

to the wrong place.

I hardly sleep nights

and then I break out into--

Look, Erin, I got no idea

where our brother is, okay?

Sh*t! They got the cat!

Wolves got no restraint.

-Careful, sweetie.

-Shut up!

She's all caught up with them cubs.

Some of the guys down

at the nuclear plant. . .

. . .they were asking me

if you'd do, like. . .

. . .private parties.

I don't think so.

Oh, that's a shame.

Because I'll bet that

you are a great dancer.

Alberto, I'll go crazy if

I don't get Darrell's new number.

I promised Angie I would

call her every day and--

I hear he moved, Darrell.

Alberto, where is he?

You have to ask Rita about that.

He calls here about twice a week.

Collect.

Need money, as usual. . .

. . .but he don't speak to me.

Got no respect for me

even though I am. . .

. . .a professional man.

You're looking real good.

Oh, God, I've got such a headache.

Oh, yeah?

You want some Advil?

That would be so great.

Well now, you sit right here.

I'm gonna fix up

that mean old headache.

Never mind. I've gotta run,

but thanks anyhow.

Deerfield Beach?

We had a good day, baby.

Phone's ringing.

Think it's Mama?

No, little 'un. I talked to her

and she's too busy to call you.

Damn him!

Nice leg.

Maybe I'll take it home.

I recommend you let go.

Here's 500, baby.

What'd you say?

What's with Princess Di tonight?

Her husband disappeared

with the kid again.

I don't suppose you'd

accept this in appreciation.

No need.

Senor Cucaracha

here is gonna make me rich.

Oh, my God!

Is that a roach?

No, it's a f***ing shrimp.

Move, you're in my light.

Get some manners, mister!

So this is the new brainstorm?

The Wall Street journal says

this is the hottest-selling yogurt.

I'll bring this in. . .

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Andrew Bergman

Andrew Bergman (born February 20, 1945) is an American screenwriter, film director, and novelist. New York magazine in 1985 dubbed him "The Unknown King of Comedy". His best known films include Blazing Saddles, The In-Laws, and The Freshman. more…

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