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Isang Bala Ka Lang
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Isang Bala Ka Lang

1983-04-15 · 123 min · ★ 9.0

Drama · Action

Freed from prison after avenging the death of his wife, a good cop finds his vow to live a peaceful life tested.

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Directors
Fernando Poe Jr.
Production companies
FPJ Productions
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Fernando Poe Jr.Fernando Poe Jr.Berting Rodriguez
Julie VegaJulie VegaAngela Rodriguez
Marianne dela RivaMarianne dela RivaEster Rodriguez
Maggie de la RivaMaggie de la Riva
Paquito DiazPaquito DiazKiko
Johnny WilsonJohnny WilsonMr. Llanes
Vic DiazVic DiazPondong
Victor BravoVictor Bravo
Vic VarrionVic Varrion
Buddy Dator
King Gutierrez
Ernie David
Rene HawkinsRene Hawkins
Amay BisayaAmay Bisaya
Fred MontillaFred Montilla

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