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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🔍 Search on JustWatch →Controversial has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1981. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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Gina Alajar
Teresa / Karina Daluz
Charo Santos
Mers Madsen
Phillip Salvador
Alain Soriano
Eddie Garcia
Mauro Dizon
Rez Cortez
Eddie Randal
Joe Fabregas
Dick Conrado
Ariosto Reyes Jr.
Sonny
Soxy Topacio
Fedora
Joey Luna
Dading
Nina Lorenzo
Assistant
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