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A vengeance-driven stripper takes on assassins after her sister's prison murder.

CHARLIE'S DEATH WISH

A dixie chick stripper...a dead sister...it's kill or killed and Hollywood will never be the same!!

2005 · 1h 31m · NR · Action / Crime / Drama · IMDB TMDB

When a stripper finds out that her sister has been murdered while in prison, she seeks revenge in this pulse-racing action-thriller. 

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What is Charlie's Death Wish about?

Charlie's Death Wish is a 2005 American action, crime, and drama film directed by Jeff Leroy about a stripper who seeks revenge for her imprisoned sister's murder, enlisting the help of a sympathetic cop as she faces off against a dangerous band of assassins.

Programmer's Pick

If your idea of justice involves pole dancing, shootouts, and a cast plucked from the wildest corners of cult cinema, Charlie's Death Wish delivers. Phoebe Dollar's vengeful stripper isn't here to negotiate—she's here to upend the whole underworld. Add in Lemmy and Ron Jeremy, and you know subtlety left the building.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Charlie's Death Wish is an explosive blend of action, crime, and drama centering on a stripper whose world is shattered when her sister is murdered in prison. Driven by vengeance, she sets out to track down those responsible, refusing to back down even when faced with a ruthless group of assassins. With a sympathetic police officer by her side, she navigates a gritty landscape filled with danger, strip clubs, and the criminal underworld. The film leans into its exploitation roots, featuring a mix of rock stars, scream queens, and a notorious adult film icon, all contributing to its chaotic energy and pulpy thrills. Expect pole dancing, shootouts, and a revenge narrative with a hard edge.

Details & Specs

Director
Jeff Leroy
Writers
Jeff Leroy, Phoebe Dollar
Release
2005
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United States of America
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama

Cast & Crew

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Director: Jeff Leroy Writers: Jeff Leroy +1 more
Phoebe Dollar Phoebe Dollar Charlie Ron Jeremy Ron Jeremy Captain Al Rosenberg KE Kiki Encina Large Marge Randal Malone Randal Malone Harry Niche JF John Fava Officer Harris CE Calley Edmunds Wendy Cummings (as Caley Edmond) John Clark John Clark Dr. Pheifer MK Mark Knudsen Mike Bloomfield JA Jo Anna Enaceamu Latrinka Brown MN Matt Nespoli Bob Huff Dizzy Reed Dizzy Reed Mumbles Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Kilmister Lemmy Jennifer Burton Jennifer Burton Desk Cop SH Susie Hyatt Officer Berg MH Michelle Hixon Bunny Blew Tracii Guns Tracii Guns Roscoe VP Vicky Parris Bionca VG Victoria Germany Molly

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Why Cult

Stripper Revenge Rampage

A stripper goes full vigilante to avenge her sister’s prison murder, facing down assassins and corruption.

Celebrity Cult Cast

Expect appearances by Lemmy Kilmister, Ron Jeremy, and a lineup of cult icons and scream queens.

Women-in-Prison Grit

The film leans hard into women-in-prison exploitation, mixing revenge, pole dancing, and a seedy underworld.

Independent Exploitation Energy

As an indie actioner, the film is packed with shootouts, exploding heads, and no shortage of attitude.

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Threat File

Trigger

Sister's murder in prison

Threat

Band of assassins

Effect

Puts protagonist in constant danger

Setting

Urban underworld and strip clubs

Questions from the Vault

When was Charlie's Death Wish released? +

Charlie's Death Wish was released in 2005.

Who directed Charlie's Death Wish? +

Charlie's Death Wish was directed by Jeff Leroy.

How long is Charlie's Death Wish? +

Charlie's Death Wish has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is Charlie's Death Wish? +

Charlie's Death Wish is an action, crime, and drama film.

Where can I watch Charlie's Death Wish? +

Charlie's Death Wish is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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