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Burlesk King

Country: Philippines, Language: Tagalog, 109 mins

  • Director: Mel Chionglo
  • Writer: Ricardo Lee
  • Producer: Robbie Tan

CGiii Comment

Chionglo dishes up more on the dancing underworld of Manila - expect more hard luck stories accompanied by awful music and excessively camp characters.

Think cheap soap opera that goes on and on - lots of buttocks and gyrating bodies disgrace the screen, endlessly.

There is no accomplishment here.


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The(ir) Blurb...

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.

Cast & Characters

Rodel Velayo as Harry;
Leonardo Litton as James;
Elizabeth Oropesa as Betty;
Raymond Bagatsing as Mario;
Cherry Pie Picache as Aileen;
Gino Ilustre as Michael;
Nini Jacinto as Brenda;
Joonee Gamboa as Miong;
Joel Lamangan as Odette;
Tonio Ortigas as Leo;
Ross Rival;
Frannie Zamora;
Joseph Buncalan;
Arthur Cassanova;
Joey Galvez