Burlesk King(1999)
Burlesk King Synopsis
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.
Burlesk King (1999) is a drama film directed by Mel Chionglo, released on March 10, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Rodel Velayo, Leonardo Litton, Elizabeth Oropesa and Raymond Bagatsing. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Chionglo
- Writers:
- Ricky Lee
- Production:
- Seiko Films
- Status:
- Released
Burlesk King (1999) Trailer
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Burlesk King Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rodel Velayo
as Harry
- Leonardo Litton
Leonardo Litton
as James
Elizabeth Oropesa
as Betty
Raymond Bagatsing
as Mario
Cherry Pie Picache
as Aileen
- Gino Ilustre
Gino Ilustre
as Michael
- Nini Jacinto
Nini Jacinto
as Brenda
Joel Lamangan
as Odette
Joonee Gamboa
as Miong
Key crew
Directed by Mel Chionglo, written by Ricky Lee.
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Burlesk King Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 11 ratings.
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Burlesk King – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Burlesk King online?
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Who stars in Burlesk King?
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The main cast of Burlesk King (1999) includes Rodel Velayo, Leonardo Litton, Elizabeth Oropesa, Raymond Bagatsing and Cherry Pie Picache. The film was directed by Mel Chionglo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Burlesk King released?
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Burlesk King was released on March 10, 1999 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Burlesk King worth watching?
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Burlesk King (1999) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Burlesk King?
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