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At the Top (1971)

Movie ★ 8.5 114 min

Drama

A stripper and taxi driver are fished out of poverty and anonymity by a commercial film director. The obsession with success forces them to affect images as movie stars, which suppress and eventually destroy them as persons and lovers.

Ishmael Bernal Director Ishmael Bernal Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 10, 1971
Runtime
114 min
IMDb
tt0279305
Language
Studio
Frankesa Films

Themes

Cast

Rita Gomez Rita Gomez Vic Vargas Eddie Garcia Eddie Garcia Rosemarie Gil Rosemarie Gil Ronaldo Valdez Ronaldo Valdez Elvira Manahan Zenaida Amador Zenaida Amador Subas Herrero Subas Herrero Ernie Zarate Ernie Zarate Joonee Gamboa Joonee Gamboa Ellen Esguerra Ramon Moral Leticia de Guzman Narlina Robles Edwin Tecson Barbara Perez Barbara Perez Gloria Romero Gloria Romero

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Frequently asked questions

What is At the Top about?
A stripper and taxi driver are fished out of poverty and anonymity by a commercial film director. The obsession with success forces them to affect images as movie stars, which suppress and eventually destroy them as persons and lovers.
Who directed At the Top?
At the Top was directed by Ishmael Bernal.
Who stars in At the Top?
At the Top stars Rita Gomez, Vic Vargas, Eddie Garcia, Rosemarie Gil.
When was At the Top released?
At the Top is a 1971 drama film.
Where can I watch At the Top?
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