Pinay, American Style
Synopsis
PX, short for Paula Xavier (Vilma Santos) was an illegal alien in New York City. She’s broke and waiting for her fiancé to fulfill his promise of marriage despite the fact that he has already married an American to secure a green card. Hiding from the authorities, PX met two men who are willing to take care of her but conflicts arise as the two want to maintain a serious relationship with her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elwood Perez
- Screenplay & Story
- Toto Belano
- Original Score
- Demet Velasquez
- Original Title
- Pinay, American Style
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Production Studios
- Regal Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elwood Perez
Toto Belano
Demet Velasquez
Rogelio Salvador
Lily Monteverde
Department Leadership Roster
Elwood Perez
Director
Toto Belano
Screenplay
Rogelio Salvador
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pinay, American Style
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What is Pinay, American Style about?
PX, short for Paula Xavier (Vilma Santos) was an illegal alien in New York City. She’s broke and waiting for her fiancé to fulfill his promise of marriage despite the fact that he has already married an American to secure a green card. Hiding from the authorities, PX met two men who are willing to take care of her but conflicts arise as the two want to maintain a serious relationship with her.
Who directed Pinay, American Style?
Pinay, American Style was directed by Elwood Perez.
Who stars in Pinay, American Style?
The principal cast of Pinay, American Style includes Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Bembol Roco, Cocoy Laurel, Rosa Mia.
When was Pinay, American Style released and how long is it?
Pinay, American Style was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Pinay, American Style?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pinay, American Style was composed by Demet Velasquez.