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Wanted: Perfect Mother

  • 19701970
  • 2h 8m
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7.8/10
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Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)
ComedyDramaRomance
Based on the novel by Mars Ravelo and serialized in Pilipino Komiks, "Wanted: Perfect Mother"--Lino Brocka's directorial debut--is described as a "light, heartwarming dramatic story for whol... Read allBased on the novel by Mars Ravelo and serialized in Pilipino Komiks, "Wanted: Perfect Mother"--Lino Brocka's directorial debut--is described as a "light, heartwarming dramatic story for wholesome family entertainment." A couple, Dante (Dante Rivero) and Elsa (Liza Lorena), hires ... Read allBased on the novel by Mars Ravelo and serialized in Pilipino Komiks, "Wanted: Perfect Mother"--Lino Brocka's directorial debut--is described as a "light, heartwarming dramatic story for wholesome family entertainment." A couple, Dante (Dante Rivero) and Elsa (Liza Lorena), hires a new governess, Carla (Boots Anson-Roa), to care for their four children (Gina Alajar, Ar... Read all
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7.8/10
21
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POPULARITY
128,607
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    • Director
      • Lino Brocka
    • Writers
      • Mars Ravelo(story)
      • Lino Brocka(screenplay)
      • Nestor Malgapo(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Dante Rivero
      • Liza Lorena
      • Boots Anson-Roa
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    • Director
      • Lino Brocka
    • Writers
      • Mars Ravelo(story)
      • Lino Brocka(screenplay)
      • Nestor Malgapo(uncredited)
    • Stars
      • Dante Rivero
      • Liza Lorena
      • Boots Anson-Roa
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    • Awards
      • 5 nominations

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    Dante Rivero
    Dante Rivero
    • Dante
    Liza Lorena
    Liza Lorena
    • Elsa
    Boots Anson-Roa
    Boots Anson-Roa
    • Carla
    Caridad Sanchez
    Caridad Sanchez
    • Lucia
    Mary Walter
    • Linda's Mother
    Etang Discher
    • Magna
    Eddie Mercado
    • Ferdie
    Rebecca Domingo
    • Ms. Mabintog
    Gina Alajar
    Gina Alajar
    • Dorina
    Ariosto Reyes Jr.
    • Rex
    Arnold Gamboa
    • Zaldy
    Snooky Serna
    Snooky Serna
    • Neneng
    • (as Snooky)
    Chiquita Trapaga
    • Linda
    Jay Ilagan
    • Man on the beach
    • (uncredited)
    Hilda Koronel
    Hilda Koronel
    • Ms. Campos
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Lino Brocka
    • Writers
      • Mars Ravelo(story)
      • Lino Brocka(screenplay)
      • Nestor Malgapo(uncredited)
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      Serialized in Pilipino Komiks.

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 1970 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
      • English
    • Production company
      • Lea Productions
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      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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