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Burlesk King
Burlesk King

Burlesk King

Genres

Drama

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Tagalog

Runtime

109 mins

Rating

5.3/10

Release Date

10 March 1999

Country

Philippines

Cast

Rodel Velayo

Rodel Velayo

Harry

Leonardo Litton

Leonardo Litton

James

Elizabeth Oropesa

Elizabeth Oropesa

Betty

Raymond Bagatsing

Raymond Bagatsing

Mario

Cherry Pie Picache

Cherry Pie Picache

Aileen

Gino Ilustre

Gino Ilustre

Michael

Nini Jacinto

Nini Jacinto

Brenda

Joel Lamangan

Joel Lamangan

Odette

Joonee Gamboa

Joonee Gamboa

Miong

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