Burlesk King

Name: Burlesk King
Genre: Drama
Released: 2005-11-20T15:04:14-08:00

1999, Drama, 1h 49m

2 Reviews 250+ Ratings

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Burlesk King Photos

A line-up of men who work as macho dancers at a gay bar in Manila.

Rodel Velayo as Harry, a young American-Filipino searching for his father in Manila.

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Movie Info

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.

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

Tagalog
Director:

Mel Chionglo
Producer:

Robbie Tan
Writer:

Ricardo Lee
Release Date (Theaters):

Jun 30, 2000 wide
Release Date (Streaming):

Oct 16, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA):

$39.0K
Runtime:

1h 49m
Production Co:

Seiko Films

Cast & Crew

Elizabeth Oropesa
Betty

Joel Lamangan
Odette

Mel Chionglo
Director

Ricardo Lee
Writer

Robbie Tan
Producer

Nonong Buencamino
Original Music

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Critic Reviews for Burlesk King

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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.

May 10, 2006 | Rating: 1/4

Emanuel Levy
Variety
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August 22, 2005 | Rating: 4/5

Emanuel Levy
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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.

May 10, 2006 | Rating: 1/4

Emanuel Levy
Variety
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August 22, 2005 | Rating: 4/5

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