Strippers in Manhattan are being stalked and maimed by a psycho-killer. A conflicted ex-boxer-turned-talent-manager and his business partner and friend, who represent some of the girls, set out to find him before he strikes again.
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Cast verified as complete
| Tom Berenger | ... |
Matt Rossi
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| Billy Dee Williams | ... |
Al Wheeler
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| Jack Scalia | ... |
Nicky Parzeno
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| Melanie Griffith | ... |
Loretta
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| Rossano Brazzi | ... |
Carmine
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| Rae Dawn Chong | ... |
Leila
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| Joe Santos | ... |
Frank
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| Michael V. Gazzo | ... |
Mike
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Jan Murray | ... |
Goldstein
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| Janet Julian | ... |
Ruby
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| Daniel Faraldo | ... |
Sanchez
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| Maria Conchita Alonso | ... |
Silver
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| Ola Ray | ... |
Honey
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John Foster | ... |
Pazzo
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Emilia Crow | ... |
Bibi
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| Nina Jones | ... |
Dixie
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| Frank Ronzio | ... |
Harry
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| Juan Fernández | ... |
Jorge
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Jim Boeke | ... |
Architect
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Vinny Argiro | ... |
Bruno
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Carl Strano | ... |
Priest
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Ben Kronen | ... |
Club Announcer
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| Madison Mason | ... |
Leila's Doctor
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| Bill Henderson | ... |
Nicky's Doctor
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| Victor Rivers | ... |
Jimmy
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Joe Palese | ... |
Tony
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Joe Shea | ... |
Salvi
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Bob Yothers | ... |
Sergeant
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| John Roselius | ... |
Rossi's Manager
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| Tracy Griffith | ... |
Sandra Cook
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Lori Eastside | ... |
Goldy's Girl
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Sharon Anton | ... |
Frank's Girlfriend
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Barbara Andrews | ... |
Waitress
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Jim Brewer | ... |
Jack Donnely
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Álvaro López | ... |
Rio's Manager
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Eddie Ruffalo | ... |
Cornerman
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Joy Michael | ... |
Metropole Dancer #1
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Linda Lee | ... |
Metropole Dancer #2
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| Peter Mele | ... |
Hitman #1
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| Robert Miano | ... |
Hitman #2
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| Raphael Berko | ... |
Hitman #3
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| Antony Ponzini | ... |
Mobster #1
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| Frank Sivero | ... |
Mobster #2
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| Brent Jennings | ... |
Hawker #1
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Jihmi Kennedy | ... |
Hawker #2
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Robert Giarratano | ... |
Customer #1
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Peter Gumeny | ... |
Customer #2
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Justin De Rosa | ... |
Policeman #1
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Adrian McKnight | ... |
Policeman #2
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John Barons | ... |
Policeman #3
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Kendall Carly Browne | ... |
Nurse #1
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Nancy Mott | ... |
Nurse #2
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Christine Greenberg | ... |
Medical Technician
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Tricia Brown | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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| Candy Castillo | ... |
Policeman #4 (uncredited)
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Neil Clifford | ... |
The Killer (uncredited)
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| John Del Rico | ... |
Bar Patron (uncredited)
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Kelly | ... |
Girl at the Club (uncredited)
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| Tony LaFortezza | ... |
Bouncer (uncredited)
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Annabelle Larsen | ... |
Dancer (uncredited)
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Don Nakaya Neilsen | ... |
Kid Rio (uncredited)
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David Ward | ... |
Strip Club Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Abel Ferrara | ||
Written by
| Nicholas St. John | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Bruce Cohn Curtis | ... | producer |
| Tom Curtis | ... | executive producer |
| Jerry Tokofsky | ... | co-producer |
| Stanley R. Zupnik | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Dick Halligan | ||
Cinematography by
| James Lemmo | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Jack W. Holmes | ||
| Anthony Redman | ||
Editorial Department
| Sandra Davis | ... | associate editor |
| Jack Hooper | ... | negative cutter |
| Barbara Slifka | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Johanna Ray | ||
Production Design by
| Vincent Joseph Cresciman | ... | (as Vincent M. Cresciman) |
Set Decoration by
| Cricket Rowland | ||
Costume Design by
| Linda M. Bass | ||
Makeup Department
| Richard Arrington | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Bruce Johnson | ... | hair stylist: Mr Williams |
| Francesca Maxwell | ... | makeup artist |
| Julie Purcell | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Michael R. Thomas | ... | special makeup effects: New York |
Production Management
| Michael Fottrell | ... | production manager |
| Mary Kane | ... | unit manager: New York |
| Charles Newirth | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Manoogian | ... | first assistant director |
| Rip Murray | ... | trainee assistant director |
| Debbie Pinthus | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Michael 'Mickey' Beltran | ... | property master |
| David L. Glazer | ... | property master |
| Janet Kusnick | ... | illustrator |
| Robin L. Miller | ... | set dresser |
| Scott Moore | ... | assistant props: New York |
| Arthur Riddle | ... | assistant art director |
| Robert Wesson | ... | art department assistant: New York |
Sound Department
| Terry Lynn Allen | ... | sound editor |
| George H. Anderson | ... | sound editor |
| Ken Beauchene | ... | boom operator |
| John Duffy | ... | sound editor |
| Scott Hecker | ... | sound editor |
| Don MacDougall | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John L. Mack | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Anthony Milch | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Donald Ortiz | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Art Ottinger | ... | adr editor |
| John Roesch | ... | foley artist |
| Joan Rowe | ... | foley artist |
| Edward M. Steidele | ... | foley editor |
| Mark P. Stoeckinger | ... | sound editor |
| James M. Tanenbaum | ... | sound mixer |
| Richard Tyler | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Greg Orloff | ... | foley recordist (uncredited) |
| John Osiecki | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Benedict Coulter | ... | visual consultant |
Stunts
| Pat Banta | ... | stunts |
| Justin De Rosa | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Arnaldo L. Díaz | ... | stunts |
| Sidney Filson | ... | stunts |
| Daryle Ann Lindley | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Holly Bower | ... | still photographer |
| John F. Cassidy | ... | grip: New York |
| Kevin Cook | ... | grip |
| Skip Cook | ... | key grip |
| M.J. Elliott | ... | still photographer |
| Bill Johnson | ... | camera operator: second New York |
| James Kincaid Johnson | ... | best boy electric |
| Jeff Levy | ... | electrician: New York |
| Don Muchow | ... | best boy electric: New York |
| Rick Owen | ... | electrician: New York |
| Joe Ritter | ... | additional second assistant camera |
| Jeff Smith | ... | best boy grip (as Jeffrey Smith) |
| Scott Spencer | ... | gaffer |
| Thomas Vanghele | ... | second assistant camera (as Thomas P. Vanghele) |
| John Verardi | ... | first assistant camera |
| Michael Wilson | ... | additional first assistant camera |
| Kory Mills | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Randy Nolen | ... | steadicam operator (uncredited) |
| Adam Smith | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Nancy Mott | ... | extras casting |
| Joy Todd | ... | extras casting: New York |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Susie DeSanto | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Ellen Lutter | ... | wardrobe assistant: New York |
Music Department
| John Osiecki | ... | score mixer |
| Terry Plumeri | ... | orchestrator |
| Tom Brown | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kathryn Zatarga | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Joel Marrow | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Joseph Sullivan | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Al Cerullo | ... | helicopter pilot: New York |
| Vincent Joseph Cresciman | ... | creative consultant (as Vincent M. Cresciman) |
| Marty Cusack | ... | production assistant |
| Kathryn Doby | ... | choreographer |
| Deren Getz | ... | assistant to producer: New York |
| Rebecca Greeley | ... | production coordinator |
| Coni Lancaster | ... | production secretary |
| Álvaro López | ... | boxing coordinator |
| David Mirsky | ... | production coordinator |
| Harlan Cary Poe | ... | martial arts choreographer |
| Amy Rabins | ... | production executive |
| John Roselius | ... | boxing coordinator |
| Daniel Schott | ... | assistant to producer |
| Dwayne Alexander Smith | ... | production assistant (as Dwayne A. Smith) |
| Dale Tate | ... | title designer |
| Dale Oprandy | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Aquarius Releasing (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment (1985) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Castle Hill Productions (1987) (United States) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Chevy Chase (1985) (United States) (theatrical)
- Pan-Canadian Film Distributors (1985) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Atlantic Film (2002) (Sweden) (DVD)
- BDF International Partners (1987) (United States) (VHS)
- Cinema Cult (2014) (Australia) (Blu-ray) (DVD) (distributed by)
- Concorde Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2003) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Gruppo Editoriale L'Espresso (1989) (Italy) (VHS)
- Hollydan Works (1998) (Yugoslavia) (DVD)
- Home Box Office Home Video (HBO) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Image Entertainment (1990) (United States) (video) (laserdisc) (distributed by)
- J&M Entertainment (1984) (Non-US) (sales)
- La Cinq (1988) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- MTC Video (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- NHK-BS2 (1991) (Japan) (tv)
- Neptun Video Center (1990) (Poland) (VHS)
- Peace Arch Home Entertainment (2008) (Canada) (DVD)
- Polygram Video (1994) (Australia) (VHS) (for Lumere Video)
- Shock (2014) (Australia) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Shout! Factory (2012) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Showtime Networks (1985) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1985) (Australia) (VHS)
- Thorn EMI Video (1984) (France) (VHS) (dubbed version)
- Thorn EMI (1985) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Thorn EMI/HBO Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Thorn-EMI Video (1985) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Tohokushinsha Home Video (1987) (Japan) (VHS)
- Tubi TV (United States) (video) (streaming)
- Warner Home Video (1987) (Australia) (VHS)
- e-m-s the DVD-Company (2000) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In New York City, a psycho killer is stalking and randomly slashing and killing strippers working in various nightclubs. Matt Rossi is a former boxer trying to escape his past whom is currently employed at a talent agency which caters exotic dancers to the mafia-controlled strip clubs all over Manhattan. Matt and his business partner, Nicky, are relentlessly dogged by Al Wheeler, a persistent police detective on the case of the murdered strippers, and hoping to find something to nail both Matt and Nicky on. Matt is trying to reconcile with his former flame, Loretta, whom also works as a dancer and has a off-again, on-again drug problem. With the police constantly hounding them, and under pressure from his mob boss and other bosses to do something, Matt must somehow face his inner demons to find the killer before he strikes again. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | New York City ... Open 24 Hours. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,000,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was originally made by 20th Century-Fox, but they decided that it had too much nudity, sex, violence and drug references for them, so they sold it to the independent Aquarius Releasing. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Baby Secret of the Lost Legend/Fear City/Torchlight (1985). See more » |
| Soundtracks | New York Doll See more » |
| Quotes |
Al Wheeler:
[as Rossi drives off]
There's nothing I hate more than guineas in Cadillacs. See more » |