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A Dangerous Life
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A Dangerous Life

1988-11-27 · 162 min / episode · ★ 7.0

Drama

The final years of the Philippines under Ferdinand Marcos' rule, from the assassination of Benigno Aquino, Jr. in 1983 to the People Power EDSA Revolution in 1986 that ousted Marcos. The film focuses on American TV journalist (Gary Busey), who finds himself in the middle of key events that lead to the downfall of the Marcos regime.

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Australia
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Gary BuseyGary BuseyTony O'Neil
Ruben RustiaRuben RustiaFerdinand Marcos (1988)
Tessie TomasTessie TomasImelda Marcos (1988)
Roy AlvarezCol. 'Tiger' Tecson
Ray VenturaRay VenturaGen. 'Eddie' Ramos
Johnny DelgadoJohnny DelgadoLt. Col. 'Red' Kapunan
Joonee GamboaJoonee GamboaJuan 'Johnny' Ponce Enrile

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