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Drigo Garrote: Jai Alai King

1978 · 106 min

A vintage Filipino sports drama that plays its athletic rivalries and personal stakes with earnest, straightforward intensity.

Directed by
Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco
Genres
Drama, Action
Starring
Christopher de Leon, Dranreb Belleza, Marianne dela Riva
Overview
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1978 directed by Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco and starred Christopher de Leon, Marianne dela Riva, Dranreb, Johnny Delgado, Amy Austria, Cynthia Gonzales, Allan Valenzuela, and Manny Luna.

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Directed by
Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco
Genres
Drama, Action
Starring
Christopher de Leon, Dranreb Belleza, Marianne dela Riva
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    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
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    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    Action4
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism6
    Romance3
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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    Genres
    drama, action
    Directed by
    Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco
    Written by
    Gigo Bartolome, Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco
    Starring
    Christopher de Leon, Dranreb Belleza, Marianne dela Riva, Johnny Delgado, Eddie Garcia, Amy Austria, Cynthia Gonzales, Mia Montemayor
    Runtime
    106 min
    Country
    Philippines
    Languages
    Tagalog

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