Controversial (1981)
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Brocka's potboiler about the rise of a starlet is the quintessential rags-to-riches, prey-turned-predator story, brimming with true-life anecdotes and an authentically acerbic sense of the seamier side of show business.
Director: Lino Brocka
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: March 20, 1981
Cast
- Gina Alajar - Teresa / Karina Daluz
- Charo Santos - Mers Madsen
- Phillip Salvador - Alain Soriano
- Eddie Garcia - Mauro Dizon
- Rez Cortez - Eddie Randal
- Joe Fabregas - Dick Conrado
- Ariosto Reyes Jr. - Sonny
- Soxy Topacio - Fedora
- Joey Luna - Dading
- Nina Lorenzo - Assistant
Screenplay
- Tony Perez (Screenplay)
- Tony Perez (Story)
Music: Max Jocson
Cinematography: Conrado Baltazar
Editing: Augusto Salvador
Production: Four Seasons Films International
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
philippines
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Controversial about?
- Brocka's potboiler about the rise of a starlet is the quintessential rags-to-riches, prey-turned-predator story, brimming with true-life anecdotes and an authentically acerbic sense of the seamier side of show business.
- Who directed Controversial?
- Controversial was directed by Lino Brocka.
- Who stars in Controversial?
- Controversial stars Gina Alajar, Charo Santos, Phillip Salvador, Eddie Garcia, Rez Cortez, Joe Fabregas.
- How long is Controversial?
- Controversial has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Controversial?
- Controversial is a Drama film.
- Where was Controversial produced?
- Controversial was produced in Philippines.