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The Bit Player (2013)

Movie ★ 7.4 111 min

Comedy Drama

A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.

Jeffrey Jeturian Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 14, 2013
Runtime
111 min
IMDb
tt3031022
Language
,
Studio
Quantum Films, Cinemalaya Foundation,

Themes

Cast

Vilma Santos Vilma Santos Loida Malabanan Marlon Rivera Marlon Rivera Director Vincent de Jesus Vincent de Jesus Assistant Director Ruby Ruiz Ruby Ruiz Josie Tart Carlos Tart Carlos Venus Hazel Faith Dela Cruz Hazel Faith Dela Cruz Olga Martha Comia Martha Comia Cristina Fatima Centeno Production Assistant Erlinda Villalobos Erlinda Villalobos Doray Antonette Garcia Antonette Garcia Madonna Raymond Rinoza Filipo Rex Lantano Rex Lantano Gen Jake Seneres Marco Cherie Gil Cherie Gil Cherie Gil / Doña Beatriz Pilar Pilapil Pilar Pilapil Ms. Amanda / Doña Esmeralda Marian Rivera Marian Rivera Marian Rivera / Belinda Eula Valdez Eula Valdez Eula Valdes Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Picache Cherry Pie Picache / Ma'am Amelia

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Bit Player about?
A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.
Who directed The Bit Player?
The Bit Player was directed by Jeffrey Jeturian.
Who stars in The Bit Player?
The Bit Player stars Vilma Santos, Marlon Rivera, Vincent de Jesus, Ruby Ruiz.
When was The Bit Player released?
The Bit Player is a 2013 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Bit Player?
You can watch The Bit Player with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.