Burlesk Queen

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1977 / 129min.

Rating7

Genres

Drama

Synopsis

To support her paralytic father, Chato works as a utility girl for a burlesque star Virgie Nite. But when Virgie gets drunk on the night of her scheduled show, Chato pitches in for her. And she becomes an instant sensation. Enthused by the initial acceptance of the audience, she defies her father's admonitions and presents herself to the manager. And thus, becoming the new burlesque queen.

Directors

Actors

Joonee Gamboa

Vilma Santos

Dexter Doria

Celso Ad. Castillo

Rosemarie Gil

Roldan Aquino

Leopoldo Salcedo

Rolly Quizon

Yolanda Luna

Chito Ponce Enrile

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