Controversial

Name: Controversial
Released: 1981-03-20
Rating: 6.5

6.5/10 (2)

·1981· 116 min

Director: Lino Brocka

"It's what the gossip's all about – Now see it on the screen!"

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.

Cast

Gina Alajar

Teresa / Karina Daluz

Charo Santos

Mers Madsen

Phillip Salvador

Alain Soriano

Eddie Garcia

Mauro Dizon

Rez Cortez

Eddie Randal

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Joe Fabregas

Dick Conrado

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Ariosto Reyes Jr.

Sonny

Soxy Topacio

Fedora

Joey Luna

Dading

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Nina Lorenzo

Assistant

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Beth Mondragon

Assistant

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Mike Accion

Mike

In brief

Controversial (1981) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.5/10 from 2 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 56min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

Frequently asked questions

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How long is Controversial?

Controversial runs 116 minutes (1h 56min).

What rating does Controversial have?

Controversial has an average rating of 6.5/10 based on 2 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Controversial from?

Controversial was released in 1981.