Macho Dancer
Macho Dancer

Macho Dancer

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1989
2h 16m
6.1(15 votes)
Drama

Overview

Pol moves to Manila for better opportunities after his American lover leaves. However, he gets drawn into the gritty world of gay prostitution and sexual slavery.

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Production Companies

Viva Films

Videos & Trailers

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Cast & Crew

43 members
Acting

Daniel Fernando

Noel

Daniel Fernando
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Allan Paule

Pol

Allan Paule
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Jaclyn Jose

Bambi

Jaclyn Jose
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William Lorenzo

Dennis

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Princess Punzalan

Pining

Princess Punzalan
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Lucita Soriano

The Mother

Lucita Soriano
Directing

Joel Lamangan

Mother

Joel Lamangan
Acting

Timothy Diwa

Rolly

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Angelo Miguel

Jun

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Johnny Vicar

Kid

Johnny Vicar
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Bobby Sano

Greg

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Charlie Catalla

Mama Charlie

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Anthony Taylor

Manager

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Tony Mabesa

Customer 1

Tony Mabesa
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Ronald Mendoza

Customer 2

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Mel Davidson

American 1

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Paul Holmes

American 2

Paul Holmes
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Jimmy Reyes

Policeman

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Mel Arca

Bouncer

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Khryss Adalia

Mama San

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Marie Barbacui

Lesbian Bouncer

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Cheriebee Santos

Child

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Dan Bermudez

Child

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Rommel Santos

Child

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Bert Garon

Child

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Roscoe Martin

Boy

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Crew

Ron Michaels

Boy

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Elcid Esteban

Boy

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Jun Medrano

Boy

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Bonnie Mina

Boy

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Eddie Mozon

Boy

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Lighting

Jason Aragon

Boy

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Jose Cortez

Boy

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Joel Saracho

Boy

Joel Saracho
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Rene Soriano

Boy

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Joseph Esquejo

Boy

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Roland Maghinang

Boy

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Roland Maghinang

Boy

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Frank Tinio

Boy

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Raul Barbosa

Club 689 Staff

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Bunny Olaes

Club 689 Staff

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Joey Puno

Club 689 Staff

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Rollie Trinidad

Club 689 Staff

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