Showgirls [SEP] distributor
rated NC-17 for "nudity and erotic sexuality throughout, some graphic language, and sexual violence." "Showgirls" was the first (and to date only) NC-17 rated film to be given a wide release in mainstream theaters. Distributor United Artists dispatched several hundred staffers to theaters across North America playing "Showgirls" to ensure that patrons would not sneak into the theater from other films, and to make sure film-goers were over the age of 17. Audience restriction due to the NC-17 rating coupled with poor reviews resulted
Extreme”.
References.
- Company website accessed 23 Sep 2006
- North American Distributor website accessed 23 Sep 2006