Striptease is a 1996 comedy-drama film directed by Andrew Bergman and starring Demi Moore, Burt Reynolds, and Ving Rhames. The film is based on the novel of the same name by Carl Hiaasen.
The story follows Erin Grant, a former FBI secretary who lost custody of her daughter Angela to her ex-husband, Darrell, after he accused her of being an unfit mother. Erin works as a stripper at the Eager Beaver, a strip club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her goal is to make enough money to win back custody of her daughter.
However, her plans are derailed when she becomes entangled with Congressman David Dilbeck, a corrupt politician who becomes obsessed with her. Dilbeck uses his power and influence to try to get Erin to be his mistress, and when Erin refuses, he resorts to blackmail and violence to try to force her to comply.
Meanwhile, a group of bumbling criminals, led by a man named Jerry Killian, are plotting to rob the club, which has a large safe with a lot of cash. Erin gets caught up in their scheme and is forced to use her wits to try to outsmart them and protect herself and her daughter.
The film features a mix of comedy and drama, with some intense and violent scenes interspersed with humorous moments. The performances of the cast are strong, particularly Demi Moore as Erin and Burt Reynolds as Dilbeck. The film was a box office success, grossing over $113 million worldwide. However, it received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its blend of genres and others criticizing its lack of originality and coherence.