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A time capsule of 1980 Mexico City nightlife where sequins meet sleaze and the plot is optional.
TMDB
51
IMDb
59

Burlesque (1980)

campyretro-exploitationunhinged

Overview

ComedyMusic

Recreation of a nightclub's burlesque show, alternating between dance numbers and bits of narrative involving performers backstage or audience members.

Flag of MXMXSpanish
Content warning
musical
performance vs. realitysexual commodificationdecadence and decay

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Genuine burlesque staging with actual performers, not actors pretending.

Costume

Feathers, fringe, and sequins that scream early 80s excess.

Best for:Solo: Late night curiosity viewing with zero expectations.·Rewatch: Irony-soaked revisit to spot which dancer is most committed.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Frequent nudity in performance contexts; dated male gaze throughout.
René Cardona Jr.

Director

René Cardona Jr.

ReleasedOct 16, 1980
Runtime1h 45m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feellight
Productora Fílmica Real

Top Cast

Alma Muriel

Alma Muriel

Christian

Lyn May

Lyn May

Mink

Princesa Lea

Princesa Lea

Cristal

Lucy Gallardo

Lucy Gallardo

Madame

Jeannette Mass

Jeannette Mass

Janette

Polo Ortín

Polo Ortín

Polo

Alberto Rojas

Alberto Rojas

Susana Cabrera

Susana Cabrera

Tito Junco

Tito Junco

Pompín Iglesias

Pompín Iglesias

Joaquín García Vargas

Joaquín García Vargas

Carlos Riquelme

Carlos Riquelme

Mario Alberto Rodríguez

Mario Alberto Rodríguez

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Director René Cardona Jr. was Mexico's king of border-crossing exploitation, churning out films for both domestic and U.S. grindhouse markets.

Cultural

The film captures the final gasp of traditional burlesque before strip clubs fully industrialized, making it accidental documentary.

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