Above Everything Else
Money. Power. Love. No One Can Resist.
Genres
Overview
Famous TV commentator Maia Robles finds herself caught between having an affair with a politician and reporting on social issues, especially corruption.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
122 min
Release Date
1991-05-15
Status
Released
Original Language
Tagalog
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
5.3
Dina Bonnevie
Maia Robles
Tonton Gutierrez
Mike Serrano
Nanette Medved
Lala Villarica
Ronaldo Valdez
Mayor Ventura Velasco
Mark Gil
Boy Boga
William Lorenzo
Daniel Fu
Celeste Legaspi
Cresencia Velasco
Joonee Gamboa
Primitivo Mundial
Rey Sagum
Van Turko
Gammy Viray
Major Blin
Menggie Cobarrubias
Eugene
Benjie Ledesma
Cresencia's Secretary
Archie Adamos
Boy Boga's Bodyguard 1
Joe Jardi
Boy Boga's Bodyguard 2
Fred Capulong
Drago
Angelique Lazo
Awarding Ceremony Emcee
Rose Gacula
Maia's Maid
Jun Villanueva
Oggie
Ben Rivera
7.3
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