Macho Dancer (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1989, Macho Dancer is a drama film directed by Lino Brocka, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. Abandoned by his American lover, a handsome teenager from the mountains journeys to Manila in an effort to support his family. With a popular call boy as his mentor, Paul enters the glittering world of male strippers, prostitution, drugs, sexual slavery, police corruption and murder. Teeming with sex and Asian beefcake, Macho Dancer is a searing indictment of the hypocrisy and police corruption rampant under both the Marcos and Aquino regimes.
Who’s in it. Macho Dancer stars Daniel Fernando as Noel, Allan Paule as Pol, Jaclyn Jose as Bambi and William Lorenzo as Dennis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Macho Dancer has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Macho Dancer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Macho Dancer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Macho Dancer (1989)?
- In GB, Macho Dancer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Macho Dancer worth watching?
- Macho Dancer holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Macho Dancer?
- Macho Dancer stars Daniel Fernando, Allan Paule, Jaclyn Jose, William Lorenzo and Princess Punzalan.
- When was Macho Dancer released?
- Macho Dancer was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.