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Above Everything Else
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Above Everything Else

1991-05-15 · 122 min · ★ 6.0

Action · Drama · Crime · Mystery · Thriller

Famous TV commentator Maia Robles finds herself caught between having an affair with a politician and reporting on social issues, especially corruption.

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Directors
Lino Brocka
Production companies
Viva Films
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Dina BonnevieDina BonnevieMaia Robles
Tonton GutierrezTonton GutierrezMike Serrano
Nanette MedvedNanette MedvedLala Villarica
Ronaldo ValdezRonaldo ValdezMayor Ventura Velasco
Mark GilMark GilBoy Boga
William LorenzoWilliam LorenzoDaniel Fu
Celeste LegaspiCeleste LegaspiCresencia Velasco
Joonee GamboaJoonee GamboaPrimitivo Mundial
Rey SagumVan Turko
Gammy VirayGammy VirayMajor Blin
Menggie CobarrubiasMenggie CobarrubiasEugene
Benjie LedesmaCresencia's Secretary
Archie AdamosArchie AdamosBoy Boga's Bodyguard 1
Joe JardiJoe JardiBoy Boga's Bodyguard 2
Fred CapulongDrago
Angelique LazoAwarding Ceremony Emcee
Rose GaculaMaia's Maid
Jun VillanuevaOggie
Ben Rivera

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