Club Life (2015)
Director
Fabrizio Conte
Main cast
Jerry Ferrara; Jessica Szohr; Robert Davi; Jay R. Ferguson; Al Sapienza
Genres
Drama
Description
When Johnny D. is forced to take on his family's financial troubles, he turns to the Manhattan club scene to make some fast cash. As he falls under the wing of a veteran nightlife promoter, Johnny quickly rises through the ranks - but soon finds that not everything behind the red rope is full of glitz and glamour.
Fabrizio Conte
Main cast
Jerry Ferrara; Jessica Szohr; Robert Davi; Jay R. Ferguson; Al Sapienza
Genres
Drama
Description
When Johnny D. is forced to take on his family's financial troubles, he turns to the Manhattan club scene to make some fast cash. As he falls under the wing of a veteran nightlife promoter, Johnny quickly rises through the ranks - but soon finds that not everything behind the red rope is full of glitz and glamour.
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