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Burlesk King

Burlesk King

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 10, 1999

Runtime

1h 49m

Genres

Drama

User Score

53%

Original Title

Burlesk King

Production Companies

Seiko Films

Director

Mel Chionglo

Description

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.