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Pinay, American Style (1979)

Genre :

Runtime : 2H 16M

Director : Elwood Perez
Writer : Toto Belano

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.

Actors

Vilma Santos
Vilma Santos
PX
Christopher de Leon
Christopher de Leon
Chris
Bembol Roco
Bembol Roco
Nonoy
Cocoy Laurel
Cocoy Laurel
Rosa Mia
Rosa Mia
Alexandra Dulaney
Alexandra Dulaney
Dianne
Nova Villa
Nova Villa
Bella Flores
Bella Flores

Crews

Elwood Perez
Elwood Perez
Director
Toto Belano
Toto Belano
Screenplay
Lily Y. Monteverde
Lily Y. Monteverde
Executive Producer
Demet Velasquez
Demet Velasquez
Music
Johnny Araojo
Johnny Araojo
Cinematography
Felipe Sacdalan
Felipe Sacdalan
Cinematography
Rogelio Salvador
Rogelio Salvador
Editor
Luis S. Reyes
Luis S. Reyes
Sound
Ramon Reyes
Ramon Reyes
Sound
Sebastian Sayson
Sebastian Sayson
Sound Effects

Posters and backgrounds

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