Exotica
“In a world of temptation, obsession is the deadliest desire.”
1994•R•1h 43m•6.6•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Atom Egoyan
Writer
Atom Egoyan
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$4M
Languages
Hebrew, English
Studio
Alliance Films
Cast
Bruce Greenwood
Francis
Mia Kirshner
Christina
Don McKellar
Thomas
Sarah Polley
Tracey
Victor Garber
Harold
David Hemblen
Inspector
Peter Krantz
Man in Taxi
Arsinée Khanjian
Zoe
Elias Koteas
Eric
Calvin Green
Customs Officer
Damon D'Oliveira
Man at Opera
Jack Blum
Scalper
Billy Merasty
Man at Opera
Ken McDougall
Doorman
Maury Chaykin
Exotica Club Client (uncredited)
Production
Company
Alliance Films
Company
Ego Film Arts
Company
Téléfilm Canada
Company
Ontario Film Development Corporation
Producer
Camelia Frieberg
Producer
Atom Egoyan
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