Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying.
A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.
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Lawrence Day
Eric (as Lawrence S. Day)
Lora Staley
Louise / Isabelle's workmate
Neil Dainard
Tony / Hamilton's right-hand
Lenore Zann
Tina / stripper
Claudia Udy
Andrea / Isabelle's workmate
Page Fletcher
Mark / Tina's boyfriend
Michael Ironside
Sgt. Skylar (as Mike Ironside)
Larry Aubrey
Dolly / Isabelle's neighbor
Michael Copeman
Fixer / Isabelle's pimp (as Mike Copeman)
Bunty Webb
Operator
Tom Harvey
Hamilton / Eric and Isabelle's father
Paul Bradley
Motel Manager
Peter Lavender
Wally
Martin Doyle
Tanner (as Marty Doyle)
Don MacQuarrie
Mugger
