Burlesque King
– Harry leaves Olongapo, the former site of American bases, with his best friend James. They end up in..
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.
10 Mar 1999
Filipino, Tagalog, English
Mel Chionglo
Ricardo Lee (story and screenplay)
Rodel Velayo, Leonardo Litton, Elizabeth Oropesa, Raymond Bagatsing
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.
1 win & 4 nominations.
Strand Releasing