It takes a legend... to make a star
Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
Director: Steve Antin
Cast: Cher, Christina Aguilera, Cam Gigandet, Kristen Bell, Stanley Tucci, Eric Dane, Peter Gallagher, Julianne Hough
It takes a legend... to make a star
Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical revue. Vowing to perform there, she makes the leap from bar to stage, helping restore the club's former glory.
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Ali leaves behind a troubled life and follows her dreams to Los Angeles, where she lands a job as a cocktail waitress at the Burlesque Lounge, a once-majestic theater that houses an inspired musical r…
1h 59m
November 23, 2010
Steve Antin
Cher, Christina Aguilera, Cam Gigandet
Drama, Romance
PG-13
Yes, on Netflix