Nomi Malone is a drifter who arrives in Las Vegas with dreams of becoming a professional dancer. She starts as a stripper at a low-rent club but eventually climbs her way into the prestigious world of casino showgirls, where she enters a fierce rivalry with the reigning star, Cristal Connors. The film is a garish, high-energy look at the cutthroat nature of the Vegas entertainment industry and the sacrifices made for fame.