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Burlesk King

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Harry leaves Olongapo, the former site of American bases, with his best friend James. They end up in Manila where they soon find work as macho dancers in a gay bar run by Mama Odette. Harry has a troubled past -- his American father used to pimp him and his mother, Betty. When his father accidentally killed his mother, Harry struck out on his own. He made a vow to kill his father.

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Emanuel Levy Variety 05/10/2006
1/4
Though using the same format and basic elements--sexually titillating scenes with heavy dosage melodrama--this is an inferior follow-up to Mel Chionglo's charming efforts, Macho Dancers and Midnight Dancers. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/16/2009 The son of an abusive American father and a Filipina mother, Harry escapes to Manila with vengeance on his mind. After finding work as a Macho Dancer in the city's gay clubs, Harry creates a nurturing circle of friends and finds the strength to confront the family he left behind. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Mel Chionglo

Director

Rodel Velayo

Harry

Leonardo Litton

James

Elizabeth Oropesa

Betty

Raymond Bagatsing

Mario

Cherry Pie Picache

Aileen
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Burlesk King

A line-up of men who work as macho dancers at a gay bar in Manila. Two dancers at a gay bar in Manila. Rodel Velayo as Harry, a young American-Filipino searching for his father in Manila. View more photos

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Synopsis Harry leaves Olongapo, the former site of American bases, with his best friend James. They end up in Manila where they soon find work as macho dancers in a gay bar run by Mama Odette. Harry has a troubled past -- his American father used to pimp him and his mother, Betty. When his father accidentally killed his mother, Harry struck out on his own. He made a vow to kill his father.
Director
Mel Chionglo
Producer
Robbie Tan
Screenwriter
Ricardo Lee
Distributor
Strand Releasing
Production Co
Seiko Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Filipino
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 30, 2000, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 16, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA)
$39.0K
Runtime
1h 49m