The Center of the World

The Center of the World

88 mins | Drama, Romance | April 19, 2001

A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?

The Center of the World

88 mins | Drama, Romance | April 19, 2001

The Center of the World
A couple checks into a suite in Las Vegas. In flashbacks we see that he's a computer whiz on the verge of becoming a dot.com millionaire, she's a lap dancer at a club. He's depressed, withdrawing from work, missing meetings with investors. He wants a connection, so he offers her $10,000 to spend three nights with him in Vegas, and she accepts with conditions. Is mutual attraction stirring?
IMDb rating 5.8
Producers Redeemable Features, Artisan Entertainment
Original title The Center of the World
Directors Paul Schmitz, Gabi Endicott, Jonathan McGarry, Gaby Rizeanu, Wayne Wang
Writers Siri Hustvedt, Wayne Wang, Miranda July, Paul Auster, Ellen Benjamin Wong

Cast

Molly Parker

as Florence

Peter Sarsgaard

as Richard Longman

Carla Gugino

as Jerri

Shane Edelman

as Porter

Karry Brown

as Lap Dancer

Alisha Klass

as Pandora Stripper

Mel Gorham

as Roxanne

Lisa Newlan

as Porn Site Woman

Jason McCabe

as Pete

Travis Miljan

as Dog Owner

Jerry Sherman

as Old Man

Pat Morita

as Taxi Driver

Balthazar Getty

as Brian Pivano

Robert Lefkowitz

as Motel Manager

John Lombardo

as Gondolier

Kathy Florez

as Maid

Ian Gomez

as Delivery Man

Ron Nicolosi

as Coffee Shop Worker (uncredited)

James Reese

as Police Officer (uncredited)