Controversial
Kontrobersyal
“It's what the gossip's all about – Now see it on the screen!”
Synopsis
Brocka's potboiler about the rise of a starlet is the quintessential rags-to-riches, prey-turned-predator story, brimming with true-life anecdotes and an authentically acerbic sense of the seamier side of show business.
Top Cast
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Gina Alajar
Teresa / Karina Daluz
Charo Santos
Mers Madsen
Phillip Salvador
Alain Soriano
Eddie Garcia
Mauro Dizon
Rez Cortez
Eddie Randal
Joe Fabregas
Dick Conrado
Ariosto Reyes Jr.
Sonny
Soxy Topacio
Fedora
Joey Luna
Dading
Nina Lorenzo
Assistant
Beth Mondragon
Assistant
Mike Accion
Mike
Pae Toledo
Pae
Charlie Peralta
Charlie
Jonas Sebastian
Nicky
Tata Esteban
Actor
Evelyn Vargas
Reporter
Amy Austria
Carla Rivera
Release History & Theatrical Window
4th Three Continents Festival, Nantes
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lino Brocka
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Perez
- Original Score
- Max Jocson
- Original Title
- Kontrobersyal
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Four Seasons Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lino Brocka
Tony Perez
Max Jocson
Conrado Baltazar
Augusto Salvador
Peter L. Gan
Department Leadership Roster
Benjie De Guzman
Production Design
Augusto Salvador
Editor
Conrado Baltazar
Director of Photography
Joey Luna
Production Design
Peter L. Gan
Producer
Lino Brocka
Director
Tony Perez
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Controversial
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Controversial about?
Brocka's potboiler about the rise of a starlet is the quintessential rags-to-riches, prey-turned-predator story, brimming with true-life anecdotes and an authentically acerbic sense of the seamier side of show business.
Who directed Controversial?
Controversial was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in Controversial?
The principal cast of Controversial includes Gina Alajar, Charo Santos, Phillip Salvador, Eddie Garcia, Rez Cortez.
When was Controversial released and how long is it?
Controversial was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Controversial?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Controversial was composed by Max Jocson.