Burlesque King

Name: Burlesque King
Genre: Drama
Released: 1999-03-10
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Rating: 5.50
Cast: Leonardo Litton, Elizabeth Oropesa, Raymond Bagatsing, Rodel Velayo

– Harry leaves Olongapo, the former site of American bases, with his best friend James. They end up in..

Type:

Movie

Rating:

5.50 / 10

Duration:

One Hour and 49 Minutes

Release Year:

1999

Original Name:

Burlesk King

Burlesque King (1999) - Also known as Burlesk King

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.

Producing Country:

Philippines

Filming Locations:

Manila Philippines

Genre:

Drama

Release Date:

10 Mar 1999

Language:

Filipino, Tagalog, English

Directed by:

Mel Chionglo

Story Written By:

Ricardo Lee

Main Actors:

Leonardo Litton, Elizabeth Oropesa, Raymond Bagatsing, Rodel Velayo

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations.

Production Company:

Strand Releasing

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

5.6/10

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#Exotic Dancer