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Burlesk King
Burlesk King
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  2. Burlesk King

Burlesk King

1999
1h 49m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1999

Runtime

1h 49m

Storyline

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Mar 10, 1999
Languages
Tagalog
Director
Mel Chionglo
Mel Chionglo
Production
Seiko Films
Seiko Films
Production Countries
Philippines

Top Cast

9 Cast Members

Rodel Velayo

Rodel Velayo

Harry

Leonardo Litton

James

Elizabeth Oropesa

Elizabeth Oropesa

Betty

Raymond Bagatsing

Raymond Bagatsing

Mario

Cherry Pie Picache

Cherry Pie Picache

Aileen

Gino Ilustre

Michael

Nini Jacinto

Brenda

Joel Lamangan

Joel Lamangan

Odette

Joonee Gamboa

Joonee Gamboa

Miong

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