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A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution (1988): Cast

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A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution is a 1988 documentary directed by Nettie Wild, starring Corazon Aquino, Bernabe Buscayno and Edicio G. dela Torre. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
Nettie Wild
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution About?

The premise of A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution without spoilers.

It follows the three corners of a post‑Marcos political triangle – the legal left, the armed insurgency and the reactionary right that opposes both. Set in 1987, after Ferdinand Marcos’ ouster, newly elected President Corazon Aquino battles a military still loyal to the old regime. The film asks whether the Filipino People’s Movement should stay in guerrilla war or enter legal politics, exposing the hidden face of the revolution.

A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution Cast

Corazon Aquino leads the cast, with Bernabe Buscayno and Edicio G. dela Torre. Directed by Nettie Wild; 4 actors are credited in all.

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A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution?

A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution released?

A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution was released on October 13, 1988.

Who directed A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution?

A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution was directed by Nettie Wild.

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Who is in the cast of A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution?

A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution stars Corazon Aquino, Bernabe Buscayno and Edicio G. dela Torre, among 4 credited actors.

Does A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution have a post-credit scene?

No. A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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