Macho Dancer (1988): Cast & Plot
Macho Dancer is a 1988 drama directed by Lino Brocka, starring Allan Paule as Pol, Daniel Fernando and Charlie Catalla. It runs 2 hours 16 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 16m (136 min)
- Director
- Lino Brocka
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Viva Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Macho Dancer About?
The premise of Macho Dancer without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
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.
Macho Dancer Themes & Keywords
· 21 tags- corruption
- police
- police corruption
- sex
- drug
- prostitution
- masturbation
- philippines
- manila philippines
- violence
- sex slavery
- gay
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- gay bar
- drag queen
- brothel
- prostitute
- male prostitution
- male prostitute
- nightclub
- homosexual
- independent film
Macho Dancer Cast & Characters
Allan Paule leads the cast as Pol, with Daniel Fernando as Noel and Charlie Catalla as Mama Charlie. Directed by Lino Brocka; 42 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lino Brocka
- Allan Paule as Pol
- Daniel Fernando as Noel
- Charlie Catalla as Mama Charlie
- Jaclyn Jose as Bambi
Also Starring in Macho Dancer
· 38 more- Princess Punzalan Pining
- William Lorenzo Dennis
- Johnny Vicar Kid
- Joel Lamangan Mother
- Tony Mabesa Customer 1
- Joel Saracho Boy
- Lucita Soriano The Mother
- Paul Holmes American 2
- Jimmy Reyes Policeman
- Anthony Taylor Manager
- Mel Davidson American 1
- Marie Barbacui Lesbian Bouncer
- Khryss Adalia Mama San
- Bert Garon Child
- Timothy Diwa Rolly
- Ron Michaels Boy
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- Mel Arca Bouncer
- Jun Medrano Boy
- Cheriebee Santos Child
- Angelo Miguel Jun
- Bobby Sano Greg
- Ronald Mendoza Customer 2
- Dan Bermudez Child
- Rommel Santos Child
- Roscoe Martin Boy
- Elcid Esteban Boy
- Bonnie Mina Boy
- Eddie Mozon Boy
- Jason Aragon Boy
- Jose Cortez Boy
- Joseph Esquejo Boy
- Rene Soriano Boy
- Roland Maghinang Boy
- Frank Tinio Boy
- Bunny Olaes Club 689 Staff
- Raul Barbosa Club 689 Staff
- Joey Puno Club 689 Staff
- Rollie Trinidad Club 689 Staff
More from Lino Brocka
More films directed by Lino Brocka: A Plea to God, Biktima, All Be Damned and Dirty Affair.
Macho Dancer Plot Summary
What happens in Macho Dancer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pol, a poor, gay teenager from the mountains, is abandoned by his American lover after finishing his tour of duty and is forced to move to Manila to support himself and his family. He enters the shadowy underworld of male strippers, prostitution, illegal drugs, sexual exploitation, and sexual slavery. His closest friend is a successful “macho dancer” and call boy, Noel, who takes Pol in as a roommate and acts as a patient mentor. Noel guides Pol into Mama Charlie’s, a male strip club tucked along the tourist row frequented by American, European, and Japanese visitors.
Full summary
The whole story of Macho Dancer, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Macho Dancer?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the poor gay teenager who moves to Manila?
Cars in Macho Dancer
14 cars on screen, including the Custom Made 'Owner' and the Custom Made 'Jeepney'.
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Custom Made 'Jeepney' Background role -
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1978 Ford Fairmont Background role
Macho Dancer Also Known As
Also known as “舞男”.
- Also known as
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- 舞男
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Macho Dancer FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Macho Dancer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Macho Dancer?
Macho Dancer runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
When was Macho Dancer released?
Macho Dancer was released on September 9, 1988.
Who directed Macho Dancer?
Macho Dancer was directed by Lino Brocka.
More films by Lino Brocka Who is in the cast of Macho Dancer?
Macho Dancer stars Allan Paule as Pol, Daniel Fernando as Noel and Charlie Catalla as Mama Charlie, among 42 credited actors.
Does Macho Dancer have a post-credit scene?
No. Macho Dancer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Macho Dancer in?
The original language of Macho Dancer is Tagalog.
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