Controversial(1981)
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Controversial Synopsis
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.
Controversial (1981) is a drama film directed by Lino Brocka, released on March 20, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Gina Alajar, Charo Santos, Phillip Salvador and Eddie Garcia. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lino Brocka
- Writers:
- Tony Perez, Tony Perez
- Producers:
- Peter L. Gan
- Cinematographer:
- Conrado Baltazar
- Production:
- Four Seasons Films International
- Status:
- Released
Controversial Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gina Alajar
as Teresa / Karina Daluz
Charo Santos
as Mers Madsen
Phillip Salvador
as Alain Soriano
Eddie Garcia
as Mauro Dizon
Rez Cortez
as Eddie Randal
- Joe Fabregas
Joe Fabregas
as Dick Conrado
- Ariosto Reyes Jr.
Ariosto Reyes Jr.
as Sonny
Soxy Topacio
as Fedora
Joey Luna
as Dading
- Nina Lorenzo
Nina Lorenzo
as Assistant
- Beth Mondragon
Beth Mondragon
as Assistant
- Mike Accion
Mike Accion
as Mike
Key crew
Directed by Lino Brocka, written by Tony Perez and Tony Perez, produced by Peter L. Gan.
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Controversial Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Controversial – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Controversial online?
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Who stars in Controversial?
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The main cast of Controversial (1981) includes Gina Alajar, Charo Santos, Phillip Salvador, Eddie Garcia and Rez Cortez. The film was directed by Lino Brocka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Controversial released?
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Controversial was released on March 20, 1981 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Controversial worth watching?
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Controversial (1981) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.