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Balawis

1996-12-16 · 90 min · ★ 4.2

Science Fiction · Action · Horror

Ken, his brother Nats and friend Desiree are hired by the mysterious Mr. Ventura to help out in searching for an undiscovered Japanese treasure from World War II. Problem arises when the treasure they are hunting are now hunting them.

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Directors
Maurice Carvajal
Production companies
Regal Entertainment
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dan FernandezDan FernandezDan
Joanne QuintasDesiree
Daniel PasiaNats
Jaime FabregasJaime FabregasMr. Ventura (as Jimmy Fabregas)
Dandin RanilloSharon
Jorge EstreganJorge EstreganJorge Estregan Jr.
Rando Almanzor
Dante Belen

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