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Striptease adaptations: books & films
Every version of Striptease — the books & films, compared across media.
Strip tease and Striptease share the same South Florida world: a dancer navigating blackmail, government corruption, and a fight to reclaim what she's lost. The novel follows her unlikely alliance with a cop to expose official wrongdoing; the 1996 film centres on Erin Grant, who turns to stripping after losing her job — and must take on the system to win back her child. Two versions, one morally charged premise.
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Frequently asked
Is Striptease based on a book?
Yes. The 1996 film Striptease is adapted from the novel Strip tease, which follows a South Florida dancer who teams up with a cop to uncover blackmail among government officials.
How many versions of Striptease are there?
There are two: the source novel Strip tease and the 1996 film Striptease, which brought the story to the screen.
Should I read the book or watch the film first?
Either works. The novel Strip tease centres on the dancer-and-cop investigation into government blackmail, while the 1996 film Striptease emphasises Erin Grant's custody battle and her determination to take on the system.