In This Corner(1982)
A 1982 drama by Lino Brocka set in the world of boxing, starring Phillip Salvador, Vic Vargas and Chanda Romero.
Movie: In This Corner
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Flash Gonzaga
Mr. Lorenzo
Mr. Simon
Joe Bikol
K.O.
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