At the Top (1971)

At the Top (1971) poster

A stripper and taxi driver are fished out of poverty and anonymity by a commercial film director. The obsession with success forces them to affect images as movie stars, which suppress and eventually destroy them as persons and lovers.

Director: Ishmael Bernal
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Francisco Buencamino Jr.
Cinematography: Delfin Carretas
Editing: Teofilo de Leon
Production: Frankesa Films
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl

Keywords

film in film, filmmaking

Trailer

At the Top Trailer
More Films by Director: Ishmael Bernal
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is At the Top about?
A stripper and taxi driver are fished out of poverty and anonymity by a commercial film director. The obsession with success forces them to affect images as movie stars, which suppress and eventually destroy them as persons and lovers.
Who directed At the Top?
At the Top was directed by Ishmael Bernal.
Who stars in At the Top?
At the Top stars Rita Gomez, Vic Vargas, Eddie Garcia, Rosemarie Gil, Ronaldo Valdez, Elvira Manahan.
How long is At the Top?
At the Top has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is At the Top?
At the Top is a Drama film.
Where was At the Top produced?
At the Top was produced in Philippines.