Drama · Philippines · 1977 · 2h 9m

Burlesk Queen

Director

Cast

Vilma Santos as Chato / Czarina Rosemarie Gil as Virgie Nite Rolly Quizon as Jesse Leopoldo Salcedo as Mang Roque Roldan Aquino as Ander Joonee Gamboa as Louie Fernando

Crew

Abelardo "Dho" Hulleza — Editor Bert R. Mendoza — Editor Mauro Gia Samonte — Screenplay Celso Ad. Castillo — Screenplay Celso Ad. Castillo — Story Jose Tamayo Cruz — Production Design

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.

Trailer

Official Trailer youtube.com

Mood & Themes

vaudeville burlesque

Key Collaborators

Celso Ad. Castillo Director Abelardo "Dho" Hulleza Editor Bert R. Mendoza Editor Mauro Gia Samonte Screenplay Celso Ad. Castillo Screenplay Celso Ad. Castillo Story Jose Tamayo Cruz Production Design

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