Brutal
“They tell you what it is like to dull the pains of growing up.”
Synopsis
A woman after killing her husband and his friends goes into post-traumatic shock and withdraws from any form of communication. A feminist journalist becomes interested in the case and resolves to unravel the truth behind the murders.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marilou Diaz-Abaya
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricky Lee
- Original Score
- George Canseco
- Original Title
- Brutal
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Bancom Audiovision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Ricky Lee
George Canseco
Manolo R. Abaya
Manolo R. Abaya, Marc Tarnate
Jesse Ejercito, Rolando S. Atienza
Department Leadership Roster
Manolo R. Abaya
Editor
Marc Tarnate
Editor
Don Escudero
Production Design
Manolo R. Abaya
Director of Photography
Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Director
George Canseco
Original Music Composer
Ricky Lee
Writer
Jesse Ejercito
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brutal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brutal about?
A woman after killing her husband and his friends goes into post-traumatic shock and withdraws from any form of communication. A feminist journalist becomes interested in the case and resolves to unravel the truth behind the murders.
Who directed Brutal?
Brutal was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
Who stars in Brutal?
The principal cast of Brutal includes Amy Austria, Gina Alajar, Charo Santos, Jay Ilagan, Perla Bautista.
When was Brutal released and how long is it?
Brutal was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Brutal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brutal was composed by George Canseco.