Burlesk King (1999)

  • NR
  • 03/10/1999 (PH)
  • Drama
  • 1h 49m

Overview

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.

Mel Chionglo

Director

Ricardo Lee

Screenplay

Cast

Rodel Velayo's headshot

Rodel Velayo

Harry
Leonardo Litton's headshot

Leonardo Litton

James
Elizabeth Oropesa's headshot

Elizabeth Oropesa

Betty
Raymond Bagatsing's headshot

Raymond Bagatsing

Mario
Cherry Pie Picache's headshot

Cherry Pie Picache

Aileen
Gino Ilustre's headshot

Gino Ilustre

Michael
Nini Jacinto's headshot

Nini Jacinto

Brenda
Joel Lamangan's headshot

Joel Lamangan

Odette

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