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2hr 16m

Synopsis

Pol, a mountain teen, goes to Manila to support his family and, guided by a call-boy mentor, is drawn into a dangerous world of sex work, drugs, and police corruption.

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3.6
  • Dec 18, 2020

    Tragic Mike

    85 Likes
    randlechris
    randlechris
    Dec 19, 2021

    TIL Lino Brocka is gay

    78 Likes
    SupremeLemon (지존레몬)
    SupremeLemon (지존레몬)
    Jan 31, 2009

    the most awkward purchase of my life was this dvd. i went to a borders bookstore* to buy it, but they didn't have it in stock. however, i really wanted to watch it, so i went to the help desk and made a special order for macho dancer.**  let me repeat that:  i made a…

    54 Likes
    chuzen
    chuzen
  • Jun 20, 2026

    I don't know what to feel about seeing our governor here. lol?

    18 Likes
    patri
    patri
    Jul 8, 2022

    parang jakol na jakol na si Lino Brocka tas dinagdagan nya ng moral para kanwari malalim hahahaha

    52 Likes
    SanguineSaint
    SanguineSaint
    Jan 5, 2023

    Doesn't quite hit as hard as some other Brocka because it goes on for little too long but his observations are sharp as ever and there are some very good sequences. Also the way Brocka captured the dancers and their acts is kinda great. Also good on Brocka that he was able…

    42 Likes
    Avirup
    Avirup
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    Jan 9, 2022

    Be gay and kill them fascist pigs

    38 Likes
    skintybrunette
    skintybrunette
    Jan 19, 2020

    delectably shot on delicate matters; it was probably a touch too long but i would happily watch another soapy session 35mm. MoMA.

    33 Likes
    KYK
    KYK
    Jan 19, 2020

    “I grab your balls every night, don’t you trust me?”

    33 Likes
    Mark Asch
    Mark Asch
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Macho Dancer?
The movie is 2hr 16min long.
What's Macho Dancer about?
Pol, a mountain teen, goes to Manila to support his family and, guided by a call-boy mentor, is drawn into a dangerous world of sex work, drugs, and police corruption.