Weighed But Found Wanting (1974)
A privileged teenager, disillusioned with the hypocrisy he witnesses in his small town, forms a bond with a lonely leper and a mentally unstable homeless woman.
Director: Lino Brocka
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: May 30, 1974
Cast
- Christopher de Leon - Junior
- Lolita Rodriguez - Kuala
- Mario O'Hara - Bertong Ketong
- Hilda Koronel - Evangeline Ortega
- Eddie Garcia - Cesar Blanco
- Lilia Dizon - Mrs. Carolina Blanco
- Alicia Alonzo
- Joseph Sytangco - Nitoy
- Rosa Aguirre
- Lorli Villanueva - Mrs. Sy
Screenplay
- Mario O'Hara (Screenplay)
- Lino Brocka (Story)
Music: Lutgardo Labad
Cinematography: Joe Batac
Editing: Augusto Salvador
Production: Cinemanila
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
social commentary, teenager
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Weighed But Found Wanting about?
- A privileged teenager, disillusioned with the hypocrisy he witnesses in his small town, forms a bond with a lonely leper and a mentally unstable homeless woman.
- Who directed Weighed But Found Wanting?
- Weighed But Found Wanting was directed by Lino Brocka.
- Who stars in Weighed But Found Wanting?
- Weighed But Found Wanting stars Christopher de Leon, Lolita Rodriguez, Mario O'Hara, Hilda Koronel, Eddie Garcia, Lilia Dizon.
- How long is Weighed But Found Wanting?
- Weighed But Found Wanting has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is Weighed But Found Wanting?
- Weighed But Found Wanting is a Drama film.
- Where was Weighed But Found Wanting produced?
- Weighed But Found Wanting was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Weighed But Found Wanting?
- The themes of Weighed But Found Wanting include: Social Commentary and Reflection, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.