Kontrobersyal (1981)
Overview
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.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | tl |
| Popularity | 1.26 |
Directed By
Lino Brocka
Crew
Benjie De Guzman
Augusto Salvador
Jun Martinez
Max Jocson
Conrado Baltazar
Joey Luna
Cesar Lucas
Peter L. Gan
Lino Brocka
Tony Perez
Tony Perez
TOP CAST
Gina Alajar
Teresa / Karina Daluz
Charo Santos-Concio
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
Dennis Roldan
Dennis
Inday Badiday
Herself
German Moreno
Himself
Menggie Cobarrubias
Abortionist
Nora Aunor
Herself
Bembol Roco
Himself
Snooky Serna
Herself
Raul Aragon
Himself
Paquito Diaz
Himself
Tonio Gutierrez
Himself
Dave Brodett
Himself
Aida Carmona
Crying woman in the elevator (uncredited)
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