The Bleak Reality of “Lost Girls”
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Encounters (1996)
Johnny goes to Athena's Palace to appraise the property for a potential business loan. He enters an exciting and seductive world there. Intrigued by the beautiful strip-dancer Brandy, he agrees to value her house as well. She insists on paying Johnny for his valuation with a private striptease dance. Her friend Carlo, an ex-con on parole, is immediately jealous and sees the opportunity for blackmail.
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Johnny goes to Athena's Palace to appraise the property for a potential business loan. He enters an exciting and seductive world there. Intrigued by the beautiful strip-dancer Brandy, he agrees to value her house as well. She insists on paying Johnny for his valuation with a private striptease dance. Her friend Carlo, an ex-con on parole, is immediately jealous and sees the opportunity for blackmail.
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Genre:Thriller
Written By:Mary Ellen Hanover
In Theaters:4/12/1996
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Runtime:94 minutes
Studio:Mystique Films
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