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Release Year1979
Runtime2h 16m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
Genres—
Votes1
DirectorElwood Perez
WritersToto Belano
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known AsPinay, American Style
About Pinay, American Style
PX, short for Paula Xavier (Vilma Santos) was an illegal alien in New York City. She’s broke and waiting for her fiancé to fulfill his promise of marriage despite the fact that he has already married an American to secure a green card. Hiding from the authorities, PX met two men who are willing to take care of her but conflicts arise as the two want to maintain a serious relationship with her.
Directed by Elwood Perez, Pinay, American Style leans on a strong ensemble — Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Bembol Roco — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1979.
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