About this movie
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.
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philippines
gossip
rise to fame
dark side
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Questions about Controversial
How long is Controversial?
Controversial has a runtime of 1h 56m (1 hour and 56 minutes).
Who directed Controversial?
Controversial was directed by Lino Brocka and released in 1981.
What genre is Controversial?
Controversial is a Drama film (1981).
Who stars in Controversial?
The cast of Controversial includes Gina Alajar, Charo Santos, Phillip Salvador, Eddie Garcia, Rez Cortez.
What is the TMDB rating for Controversial?
Controversial has a TMDB rating of 6.5/10 based on 2 votes.
