Cabaret Maxime

"Cabaret Maxime" is a 2016 film directed by Bruno de Almeida. It stars Michael Imperioli as Bennie, a cabaret owner struggling to keep is club from being taken over by the powers that be. The film also stars Ana Padrão, John Ventimiglia, David Proval, Nick Sandow, Drena de Niro, Mike Starr, John Frey, Arthur Nascarella, Manuel João Vieira and Sharon Angela, among others.
Synopsis
Bennie Gaza is the owner of Cabaret Maxime, a nightclub in an old red-light district, where a group of colorful performers create musical acts, burlesque numbers and strip tease. Bennie runs the cabaret like a tight family, dealing with each artist’s unique personality and taking care of his performer wife Stella who suffers from manic depression.
When the once decadent neighborhood starts to become gentrified, Bennie struggles to keep his club afloat. As the residents are being bought up and forced out, Benny is violently threatened when he refuses to sell out. The pressure builds to a dramatic climax as Benny is forced to take a stand against the powers that be.
Cast
*Michael Imperioli as Bennie Gaza
*Ana Padrão as Stella
*John Ventimiglia as Veebie
*David Proval as Mr. Gus
*Mike Starr as Ripa
*Drena De Niro as Drea
*Sharon Angela as Shannon
*Nick Sandow as Dominic
*John Frey as Johnny
*Anthony Siciliano as Franco
*Arthur Nascarella as Warren
*Tony Brumn as Ray
*Manuel João Vieira as Zampino
*Suzie Peterson as Miss Suzie
*Selma Uamusse as Selma
*Meital Dohan as Mitali
*Celeste Rodrigues as Zia
*Phil Mendrix as himself
*Leo De Niro Rodriguez as The Kid
*Sandro Core as Sandro
 
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