Exotica

Exotica

Exotica

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Exotica

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

1994

1h 44m

6.6(373 votes)

Drama

Overview

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 Companies

Ego Film Arts

Alliance Films

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Bruce Greenwood

Francis

Bruce Greenwood

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Mia Kirshner

Christina

Mia Kirshner

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Don McKellar

Thomas

Don McKellar

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Sarah Polley

Tracey

Sarah Polley

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Victor Garber

Harold

Victor Garber

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David Hemblen

Inspector

David Hemblen

Acting

Peter Krantz

Man in taxi

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Arsinée Khanjian

Zoe

Arsinée Khanjian

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Elias Koteas

Eric

Elias Koteas

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Calvin Green

Customs Officer

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Damon D'Oliveira

Man at opera

Damon D'Oliveira

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Jack Blum

Scalper

Jack Blum

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Billy Merasty

Man at opera

Billy Merasty

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Ken McDougall

Doorman

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Maury Chaykin

Exotica Club Client (uncredited)

Maury Chaykin

Crew

C.J. Lusby

Exotica Club Dancer (uncredited)

C.J. Lusby

Acting

Nadine Ramkisson

Exotica Club Dancer (uncredited)

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