Controversial(1981)
Kontrobersyal
It's what the gossip's all about – Now see it on the screen!
6.5(2)1h 56m1981-03-20
Drama
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.
- Director:
- Lino Brocka
- Writers:
- Tony Perez, Tony Perez
- Producers:
- Peter L. Gan
- Cinematographer:
- Conrado Baltazar
- Production:
- Four Seasons Films International
- Status:
- Released
Cast
Gina Alajar
Teresa / Karina Daluz
Charo Santos
Mers Madsen
Phillip Salvador
Alain Soriano
Eddie Garcia
Mauro Dizon
Rez Cortez
Eddie Randal
Joe Fabregas
Joe Fabregas
Dick Conrado
Ariosto Reyes Jr.
Ariosto Reyes Jr.
Sonny
Soxy Topacio
Fedora
Joey Luna
Dading
Nina Lorenzo
Nina Lorenzo
Assistant
Beth Mondragon
Beth Mondragon
Assistant
Mike Accion
Mike Accion
Mike
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