Burlesk King (1999)
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Following up Lino Brocka's raw, confronting Macho Dancers and Midnight Dancers about exploited gay prostitutes in Manila, director Mel Chionglo continues where the now deceased master of Filipino cinema left off. Harry (Rodel Velayo) was born in Olongapo near the former site of America's largest military base in Southeast Asia. His abusive American father pimped out his mother and eventually young Harry, as well. With his best friend James, he runs away and goes to Manila, where he eventually
Jun 30, 2000 Limited
Sep 25, 2001
Strand Releasing
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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.
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