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Brutal (1980)

They tell you what it is like to dull the pains of growing up.

Drama

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.

Release Date
December 25, 1980
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
6.2/10 (5 votes)

Director: Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Cast: Amy Austria, Gina Alajar, Charo Santos, Jay Ilagan, Perla Bautista, Joonee Gamboa, Johnny Delgado, Nello Nayo

Production: Bancom Audiovision
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Brutal

Brutal

They tell you what it is like to dull the pains of growing up.

They tell you what it is like to dull the pains of growing up.

6.2
113 min

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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StatusReleased
Original LanguageTL
Release Date12/25/1980
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Cast

Amy Austria

as Monica

Gina Alajar

as Cynthia

Charo Santos

as Clara

Jay Ilagan

as Tato

Perla Bautista

as Aling Charing

Joonee Gamboa

as Defense Attorney

Johnny Delgado

as Jake

NN

Nello Nayo

as Mang Juaning

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 unra…

How long is Brutal?

1h 53m

When was Brutal released?

December 25, 1980

Who directed Brutal?

Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Who stars in Brutal?

Amy Austria, Gina Alajar, Charo Santos

What genre is Brutal?

Drama