Canada / Sep 09, 1988 / Toronto International Film Festival
2h 16min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lucita Soriano | The Mother |
| Joel Lamangan | Mother |
| Charlie Catalla | Mama Charlie |
| Angelo Miguel | Jun |
| Bobby Saño | Greg |
| Anthony Taylor | Manager |
| Tony Mabesa | Customer 1 |
| Ronald Mendoza | Customer 2 |
| Mel Davidson | American 1 |
| Paul Holmes | American 2 |
| Jimmy Reyes | Policeman |
| Mel Arca | Bouncer |
| Khryss Adalia | Mama San |
| Marie Barbacui | Lesbian Bouncer |
| Cheriebee Santos | Child |
| Dan Bermudez | Child |
| Rommel Santos | Child |
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| Bert Garon | Child |
| Roscoe Martin | Boy |
| Ron Michaels | Boy |
| Elcid Esteban | Boy |
| Jun Medrano | Boy |
| Bonnie Mina | Boy |
| Eddie Mozon | Boy |
| Jason Aragon | Boy |
| Jose Cortez | Boy |
| Joel Saracho | Boy |
| Rene Soriano | Boy |
| Joseph Esquejo | Boy |
| Roland Maghinang | Boy |
| Roland Maghinang | Boy |
| Frank Tinio | Boy |
| Raul Barbosa | Club 689 Staff |
| Bunny Olaes | Club 689 Staff |
| Joey Puno | Club 689 Staff |
| Rollie Trinidad | Club 689 Staff |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Macho Dancer |
| Original language | TL |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Philippines |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Viva Films, Award Films, Special People Productions |
| Release date | 18 gennaio 1989 |
| Executive producer | Boy C. De Guia |
| Writer | Ricardo Lee, Amado Lacuesta |
| Editing | Ruben Natividad |
| Cinematography | Joe Tutanes |
| Assistant directors | Lino Brocka |
| Camera operators | Joe Tutanes |
| Additional photography | Joe Tutanes |
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| Production design | Benjie De Guzman |
| Art direction | Benjie De Guzman |
| Set decoration | Benjie De Guzman |
| Music | Mon del Rosario |
| Sound | Mon del Rosario |
Release dates
Premiere
France / Nov 22, 2025 / Festival Chéries Chéris
United States / Jan 09, 2026 / Museum of Modern Arts
Philippines / Mar 24, 2026 / Restored Version Premiere at the UP Film Center
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United Kingdom / May 21, 2026 / Queer East Film Festival
Theatrical release
Philippines / Jan 18, 1989
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