Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven

Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven is a 2011 American erotic drama film written, produced, edited and directed by Rena Riffel. A sequel to Paul Verhoeven's Showgirls (1995), the film stars Riffel, reprising her role as stripper Penny Slot / Helga, alongside Glenn Plummer, Peter Stickles, Greg Travis, Shelley Michelle, Ford Austin, Jade Paris and Andrew Štefánik.[1] The plot follows Penny as she relocates to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer on a hit television show.

Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven
Directed byRena Riffel
Written byRena Riffel
Based onCharacters created
by Joe Eszterhas
Produced byRena Riffel
Josh Eisenstadt
Ford Austin
StarringRena Riffel
Glenn Plummer
Peter Stickles
Greg Travis
Shelley Michelle
Ford Austin
Jade Paris
Andrew Štefánik
CinematographyRick Stephens
Edited byRena Riffel
Music byRick Whitfield
Production
company
Liquid LYT Productions Rena Riffel Films
Distributed byRena Riffel Films
Release date
  • December 27, 2011 (2011-12-27)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$30,000

An early script and Kickstarter fundraising campaign for the project was titled Showgirl,[2] and the script was originally titled Stardancer. The film was released in theatres at midnight film showings, art house theatres, film festivals, and charity non-profit organizations, and also received worldwide distribution on DVD and VOD.[3]

Premise

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The plot heavily echoes that of the original film, focusing on showgirl Penny Slot (Riffel) as she attempts to rise to fame as a dancer.

Cast

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  • Rena Riffel as Penny Slot / Helga
  • Glenn Plummer as Jimmy Smith
  • Greg Travis as Phil
  • Dewey Weber as Jeffrey
  • Peter Stickles as Godhardt Brandt
  • Ford Austin as Mr. Von Brausen
  • Blanca Blanco as Mrs. Von Brausen
  • Hoyt Richards as Detective John Clayburn
  • Marc Wasserman as Daryl Smith, Hollywood Producer
  • Dylan Vox as Rocco
  • Steve Williams as Franky
  • Ted Alderman as Daryl
  • Chae Amando as Domonique
  • Nomi Madness as Sebastian
  • Clinton H. Wallace as Sammy Davis
  • MYC Agnew as Vladamir Von Der Hoertberg
  • Brad Kilmer as Caesar Stardust
  • Amber Dawn Lee as Dominique, The Executive
  • Maria Marini as Madame Sarah Bright
  • Bradley Laise as Mister Rainbow
  • Benjamin Ramirez as Magnolia Silver
  • Lotti Pharriss Knowles as Gladys, Homeless Showgirl
  • John V. Knowles as Diggs, Homeless Showboy
  • Chris Saranchock as Al, Strip Club Boss
  • Brooke Mason as Sapphire, The Secretary
  • Shelley Michelle as Katya Vardiova
  • Paula Labaredes as Maria Strauss
  • Andrew Štefánik as 'Sexy Boy'
  • Elissa Dowling as 'Ultra Vixen'
  • Lenora Claire as 'Emerald'
  • Jade Paris as Karen
  • DeeDee Bigelow as Gloria
  • Erin Affourtit as Tammy
  • Sherill Turner as 'Sugar'
  • Karen Agnes as 'Cupcake'
  • Christa Bormann as Jenny
  • Holly Fraser as 'Uber-Nanna'
  • Ayesha Orange as Uta
  • Kristin Campbell-Taylor as Gerda
  • Christy Cody as Bertha
  • Julia Sandberg Hansson as Julia, The Mask Dancer

References

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  1. ^ "So Weird It's Weird: Showgirls 2 Doesn't Suck". Gawker.com. 12 April 2012. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
  2. ^ "Rena Riffel's SHOWGIRL movie". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
  3. ^ "SHOWGIRLS 2: Penny's From Heaven - SHOWGIRLS 2: Penny's From Heaven". Showgirls2movie.com. Retrieved 2013-09-29.
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