The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight

A gang of leather-clad, powerful women take over a traditionally male domain, and hairspray, eyeliner, and bare flesh are on full display in Beth B’s music video for the Arthur Baker–produced club hit from synthpop band Dominatrix. Banned at the time of release, it was acquired by The Museum of Modern Art.

Cast

Dominique Davalos

as Dominatrix

Stuart Argabright

as Musician

Barbara Allen

as Dancer

Adrienne Altenhaus

as Dancer

Gy Mirano

as Dancer

Kathryn Pankratz

as Dancer

Beverly Anne Spirit

as Dancer

Tommy Turner

as Mechanic

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