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Year: 1990
Runtime: 89 min
Language: Filipino
Director: Howard Franklin
In this sidesplitting caper, a flamboyant ex-performer turned makeover guru (Mimi Juárez) uses her flair for quick-change magic to transform fellow transgender artists, all while navigating the wacky world of show business and dodging the law.
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As the charismatic Grimm, adorned in a striking crimson clown costume, masterminded a daring bank heist in the heart of Manhattan, his partners in crime—the cryptic Phyllis and loyal friend Loomis—played crucial roles in this audacious plan. Armed with fake dynamite strapped to his waist, the trio executed their scheme with remarkable precision, successfully fleeing with a staggering $1 million.
However, their escape from the law turned out to be anything but straightforward. The journey to the airport faced relentless hurdles, which seemed almost predestined by fate. Initially, the lack of directional signs on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway set them adrift in an uncharted Brooklyn area. Their situation quickly deteriorated as they were robbed of all their possessions—except for the carefully hidden cash—by a merciless thief.
Finding temporary solace in Phyllis’s apartment allowed the group to change into more appropriate clothes, but the relief was fleeting. An unsettling encounter with a paranoid schizophrenic tenant almost brought their escape to a catastrophic end, further complicated by a raging fire across the street that summoned the fire department and inadvertently forced their vehicle away from a hydrant. The chaotic chain of events escalated when their car rolled down an embankment, complicating their already precarious situation.
Desperate to steer their journey back on track, a series of misfortunes ensued. An English-challenged cab driver took them on an unintended adventure through the city until Loomis’s emotional breakdown prompted the driver to flee, mistakenly believing he had harmed him in the process. The troubles only continued with an uptight bus driver and a confrontation with ruthless mobsters, adding layers to their challenges.
Pursuing them relentlessly was Rotzinger, the steadfast chief of the New York City Police Department. His resolve to capture the trio was only matched by his growing consternation at every misstep they made. A fateful encounter on an airliner at the airport signified a pivotal moment in their escape; however, it wasn’t until the plane had taken off that Rotzinger discovered the true identities of his elusive targets, leaving him with no option but to rise to the challenge.
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