Exotica

Exotica

In a world of temptation, obsession is the deadliest desire.

1994•1h 43m•6.6/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.6/10(381)

In the upscale Toronto strip club Exotica, dancer Christina is visited nightly by the obsessive Francis, a depressed tax auditor. Her ex-boyfriend, the club's MC, Eric, still jealously pines for her even as he introduces her onstage, but Eric is having his own relationship problems with the club's female owner. Thomas, a mysterious pet-shop owner, is about to become unexpectedly involved in their lives.

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Production

Ego Film Arts, Alliance Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Bruce Greenwood

Bruce Greenwood

Francis

Mia Kirshner

Mia Kirshner

Christina

Don McKellar

Don McKellar

Thomas

Sarah Polley

Sarah Polley

Tracey

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Harold

David Hemblen

David Hemblen

Inspector

Peter Krantz

Man in taxi

Arsinée Khanjian

Arsinée Khanjian

Zoe

Elias Koteas

Elias Koteas

Eric

Calvin Green

Customs Officer

Damon D'Oliveira

Damon D'Oliveira

Man at opera

Jack Blum

Jack Blum

Scalper

Billy Merasty

Billy Merasty

Man at opera

Ken McDougall

Doorman

Maury Chaykin

Maury Chaykin

Exotica Club Client (uncredited)

C.J. Lusby

C.J. Lusby

Exotica Club Dancer (uncredited)

Nadine Ramkisson

Exotica Club Dancer (uncredited)

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