'Merika
“There's dollars! There's a car! There's imported goods! There's something missing!”
Synopsis
A story about a Filipina immigrant nurse's struggle to survive in the United States.
Top Cast
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Nora Aunor
Mila Cruz
Bembol Roco
Mon Zablan
Marilyn Concepcion
Violet
Cesar Aliparo
Lolo Caloy
Boogie Abaya
Henry
Chiquit Reyes
Luisa
Marshall Factora
Danny
Brenda Duque
Head Nurse
Telly Portes
Nurse 1
Lynn Atienza
Nurse 2
Sol Oca
Jenny
Tony Marino
Jerry
Nina Dayao
Mrs. Gorgonia
Dolores Medel
Lola Gorgonia
Willie Paderon
Mr. Gorgonia
John Howley
Doctor with moustache (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gil Portes
- Screenplay & Story
- Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., Gil Quito
- Original Score
- Willy Cruz
- Original Title
- 'Merika
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Adrian Films, Tri-Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gil Portes
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., Gil Quito
Willy Cruz
Ely Cruz
Edgardo Vinarao
Antonio G. Dulalia
Department Leadership Roster
Gil Portes
Director
Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Screenplay
Gil Quito
Screenplay
Ely Cruz
Director of Photography
Edgardo Vinarao
Editor
Willy Cruz
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About 'Merika
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 'Merika about?
A story about a Filipina immigrant nurse's struggle to survive in the United States.
Who directed 'Merika?
'Merika was directed by Gil Portes.
Who stars in 'Merika?
The principal cast of 'Merika includes Nora Aunor, Bembol Roco, Marilyn Concepcion, Cesar Aliparo, Boogie Abaya.
When was 'Merika released and how long is it?
'Merika was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for 'Merika?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 'Merika was composed by Willy Cruz.