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Director:
Robert Markowitz
Writer:
David Williamson (teleplay)
Release Date:
27 November 1988 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
User Comments:
Compelling but not convincing more (2 total)

Cast

  (Series Cast overview, first billed only)

Gary Busey ... Tony O'Neil
Johnny Delgado ... Lt. Col. 'Red' Kapunan (1988)
Roy Alvarez ... Col. 'Tiger' Tecson (1988)
Ray Ventura ... Gen. 'Eddie' Ramos (1988)
Joonee Gamboa ... Juan 'Johnny' Ponce Enrile (1988)
Ruben Rustia ... Ferdinand Marcos (1988)
Mervyn Samson ... Gen. Ver (1988)
Pudji Waseso ... Father Villegas (1988) (as Pudji Waeso)
Rolando Tinio ... Cardinal Sin (1988)
Michael Pate ... Ambassador Bosworth (1988)
Rez Cortez ... Col. 'Gringo' Honasan (1988)
Vic Diaz ... Maj. General Olivas (1988)
Freddie Santos ... Butz Aquino (1988)
Edwina Kinnes ... Mother Superior (1988)
Mars Cavestany Jr. ... Capt. Morales (1988)
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Additional Details

Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Stereo
Filming Locations:
Philippines

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The producers McElroy & McElroy had previously been forced to abandon filming in the Philippines with a movie called The Year of Living Dangerously (1982). A similar title to "A Dangerous Life" - for which they arranged a two million dollar insurance cover against being forced out again. more

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Compelling but not convincing, 6 July 2005
2/10
Author: bundokero from Philippines

I have seen this mini series thrice. I must say it's much more fictional than factual. Although Ruben Rustia was awesome for his role as President Ferdinand Marcos (he received a Best Actor award), none of the other actors/actresses were convincing, including Gary Busey. Maybe Anti-Marcos people would disagree otherwise, but I'll give this mini series a 2/10 score. Sri Lankans substituted for Filipinos? There's one obvious goof in this movie. When Air Force General Sotelo landed his helicopters at Camp Crame, you can notice in the background the moving traffic along E. Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). During this so-called EDSA Revolution, the only vehicles on EDSA are some military and news vehicles.

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