Return to Manila: Filipino Cinema (2010)
Overview
Documentary about the history of Philippine cinema.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.037 |
Directed By
Hubert Niogret
Crew
Hubert Niogret
Hubert Niogret
Hubert Niogret
Tikoy Aguiluz
Yann Brolli
Minh-Tam Nguyen
TOP CAST
Laurice Guillen
herself
Jeffrey Jeturian
himself
Brillante Ma Mendoza
himself
Raymond Red
himself
Lav Diaz
himself
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