Burlesque

Poster for the movie "Burlesque"
Poster for the movie "Burlesque"

Burlesque (2010)

PG-13 119 min - Drama, Romance - 23 November 2010
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The Burlesque Lounge has its best days behind it. Tess, a retired dancer and owner of the venue, struggles to keep the aging theater alive, facing all kinds of financial and artistic challenges. With the Lounge's troupe members becoming increasingly distracted by personal problems and a threat coming from a wealthy businessman's quest to buy the spot from Tess, the good fortune seems to have abandoned the club altogether. Meanwhile, the life of Ali, a small-town girl from Iowa, is about to change dramatically. Hired by Tess as a waitress at the Lounge, Ali escapes a hollow past and quickly falls in love with the art of burlesque. Backed by newfound friends amongst the theater's crew, she manages to fulfill her dreams of being on stage herself. Things take a dramatic turn though when Ali's big voice makes her become the main attraction of the venue.

Director:  Steve Antin
Writers:  Steve Antin

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Storyline

The Burlesque Lounge has its best days behind it. Tess, a retired dancer and owner of the venue, struggles to keep the aging theater alive, facing all kinds of financial and artistic challenges. With the Lounge's troupe members becoming increasingly distracted by personal problems and a threat coming from a wealthy businessman's quest to buy the spot from Tess, the good fortune seems to have abandoned the club altogether. Meanwhile, the life of Ali, a small-town girl from Iowa, is about to change dramatically. Hired by Tess as a waitress at the Lounge, Ali escapes a hollow past and quickly falls in love with the art of burlesque. Backed by newfound friends amongst the theater's crew, she manages to fulfill her dreams of being on stage herself. Things take a dramatic turn though when Ali's big voice makes her become the main attraction of the venue.


Collections: Steve Antin

Tagline: It takes a legend... to make a star

Genres: Drama, Romance

Details

Official Website:  http://www.burlesquethemovie.com/
Language:  English
Release Date:  23 November 2010

Box Office

Budget:  $55,000,000
Revenue:  $89,519,773

Company Credits

Production Companies:  Screen Gems, Bedford Falls Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 59 min