
Angelita's Eyes
1978-08-11 · 110 min · ★ 6.5
Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.
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- Directors
- Lauro Pacheco
- Production companies
- Larry Santiago Productions
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Julie VegaAngelita
Gloria SevillaBelen
Mat Ranillo IIINeighbor
Boots Anson-RoaMother Superior
Alma MorenoJealous Sweetheart
Christopher de LeonLover
Tony CarreonDon Gonzalo
German MorenoRice Cake Vendor
Rez CortezTruck Driver
Eddie RodriguezFather M. Domingo
Paquito DiazMario
Rosanna OrtizCorazon
Vilma SantosWorried Wife
Nora AunorMetro Aide Sweeper
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