Controversial

6.5 1981 116 min
Drama

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.

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Director
Lino Brocka
Writer
Tony Perez

Cast

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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
Beth Mondragon Assistant
Mike Accion Mike
Pae Toledo Pae
Charlie Peralta Charlie
Jonas Sebastian Nicky
Tata Esteban Actor
Evelyn Vargas Reporter
Amy Austria Carla Rivera

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