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Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (1974)

Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa poster
Directed by
Celso Advento Castillo
Genre
drama
Country
Philippines
Runtime
1h 30m
Rated
R-18
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A fisherman on an island encounters a mysterious and beautiful woman who changes his life. Their intense relationship leads to dramatic consequences for both of them.

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What happens

Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa ("The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth") is a 1974 Tagalog-language film from the Philippines. The story was written by Celso Ad. Castillo and screenplay written by Rafael Ma. Guerrero. The film stars Filipino actors Gloria Diaz (Miss Universe 1969 title holder), Vic Vargas, and Elizabeth Oropesa. The film was produced by Gemini Films International and was shot in Sicogon Island of Carles, Iloilo in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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