Burlesk King
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Mel Chionglo
Rodel Velayo
Nini Jacinto
Leonardo Litton
Raymond Bagsting
Elizabeth Oropesa
Film Details
Technical Specs
Synopsis
A look at the harsh lives of Filipino 'macho dancers,' young men who dance and turn tricks with foreign businessmen in Manila night clubs. One such dancer, Harry, the son of an American soldier, works hard to escape the depressing poverty of his country.
Director
Mel Chionglo
Film Details
Technical Specs
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Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States February 2000
Released in United States October 1999
Released in United States on Video April 6, 2006
Released in United States on Video October 16, 2001
Released in United States September 1999
Released in United States Summer June 30, 2000
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 9-20, 2000.
Released in United States February 2000 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Panorama) February 9-20, 2000.)
Released in United States February 2000 (Shown at the European Film Market February 9-20, 2000)
Released in United States on Video April 6, 2006
Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (in competition) October 6-21, 1999.
Shown at the European Film Market February 9-20, 2000
Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 9-18, 1999.
Released in United States Summer June 30, 2000
Released in United States September 1999 (Shown at Toronto International Film Festival (Contemporary World Cinema) September 9-18, 1999.)
Released in United States October 1999 (Shown at Chicago International Film Festival (in competition) October 6-21, 1999.)
Released in United States on Video October 16, 2001