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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lino Brocka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jose Dalisay, Jr.
- Original Score
- George Canseco
- Original Title
- Mananayaw
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Emperor Film International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lino Brocka
Jose Dalisay, Jr.
George Canseco
Joe Batac
Segundo Ramos
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Batac
Director of Photography
Segundo Ramos
Editor
Lino Brocka
Director
Jose Dalisay, Jr.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dancer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dancer about?
A simple love story between two souls, a beerhouse dancer and her lover, intensely in search for their place in the sun
Who directed The Dancer?
The Dancer was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in The Dancer?
The principal cast of The Dancer includes Chanda Romero, Phillip Salvador, Marissa Delgado, Mona Lisa, Ben Rubio.
When was The Dancer released and how long is it?
The Dancer was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dancer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dancer was composed by George Canseco.