Movie: Melissa

Top 8 Billed Cast

Nicole Eggert
Nicole Eggert

Melissa Anderson

Rosemary Forsyth
Rosemary Forsyth

Dr. Gardner

Victor Slezak
Victor Slezak

Rick

Johnny La Spada
Johnny La Spada

Steven

Denise Faye
Denise Faye

Colleen

Tony Sirico
Tony Sirico

Jack

Brette Taylor
Brette Taylor

Amanda

Michelle Trachtenberg
Michelle Trachtenberg

Lena

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1995-01-01

  • Average

    5.375

  • Rating:

    2.7 starts
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  • Languages:

    English
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