Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven

Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven
Showgirls 2: Penny's from Heaven
Directed by	Rena Riffel
Written by	Rena Riffel
Based on	Characters created; by Joe Eszterhas
Produced by	Rena Riffel; Josh Eisenstadt; Ford Austin
Starring	Rena Riffel; Glenn Plummer; Peter Stickles; Greg Travis; Shelley Michelle; Ford Austin; Jade Paris; Andrew Štefánik
Cinematography	Rick Stephens
Edited by	Rena Riffel
Music by	Rick Whitfield
Production; company	Liquid LYT Productions Rena Riffel Films
Distributed by	Rena Riffel Films
Release date	December 27, 2011;
Running time	145 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$30,000

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.

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

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

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

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

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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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