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Burlesk King

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Burlesk King

4.9

1h 49m

1999

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

Trailer

Drama

gay clubphilippineslgbtgay theme

Cast & Crew

Rodel Velayo

Rodel Velayo

as Harry

Leonardo Litton

as James

Elizabeth Oropesa

Elizabeth Oropesa

as Betty

Raymond Bagatsing

Raymond Bagatsing

as Mario

Cherry Pie Picache

Cherry Pie Picache

as Aileen

Gino Ilustre

as Michael

Nini Jacinto

as Brenda

Joel Lamangan

Joel Lamangan

as Odette

Joonee Gamboa

Joonee Gamboa

as Miong

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