Movie: Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns

Top 7 Billed Cast

Tony Rayns
Tony Rayns

Self

Manuel Conde
Manuel Conde

Self

Agustin Sotto
Agustin Sotto

Self

Ishmael Bernal
Ishmael Bernal

Self

Lino Brocka
Lino Brocka

Self

Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.

Self

Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Self

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    Film critic Tony Rayns interviews Lino Brocka and other prominent Filipino filmmakers.

  • Release Date

    1983-09-28

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    6.6

  • Rating:

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  • Languages:

    English

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