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Weighed But Found Wanting
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Weighed But Found Wanting

1974-05-30 · 128 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

A privileged teenager, disillusioned with the hypocrisy he witnesses in his small town, forms a bond with a lonely man with leprosy and a mentally distressed homeless woman.

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Directors
Lino Brocka
Production companies
Cinemanila
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Christopher de LeonChristopher de LeonJunior
Lolita RodriguezLolita RodriguezKuala
Mario O'HaraMario O'HaraBertong Ketong
Hilda KoronelHilda KoronelEvangeline Ortega
Eddie GarciaEddie GarciaCesar Blanco
Lilia DizonLilia DizonMrs. Carolina Blanco
Alicia AlonzoAlicia Alonzo
Joseph SytangcoNitoy
Rosa AguirreRosa Aguirre
Lorli VillanuevaLorli VillanuevaMrs. Sy
Lily Miraflor
Joonee GamboaJoonee GamboaEddie's father
Ernie ZarateErnie ZarateDr. Ambrosio Ortega
Mely Mallari
Estrella KuenzlerEstrella Kuenzler
Anita LindaAnita LindaOrtega
Laurice GuillenLaurice GuillenMilagros
Cita Javellana
Ursula Carlos
Bey VitoEddie

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