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Three, Two, One (1974): Cast

Three, Two, One (1974) movie poster

Three, Two, One is a 1974 drama directed by Lino Brocka, starring Anita Linda as Lucia, Perla Bautista and Hilda Koronel. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes.

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Three, Two, One (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 35m (155 min)
Director
Lino Brocka
Genre
Drama
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Three, Two, One About?

The premise of Three, Two, One without spoilers.

The film presents three tightly‑woven vignettes, each directed by Filipino cinema legend Lino Brocka, that delve into the lives of a drug‑addicted man, an abandoned daughter and a repressed Catholic. Though their circumstances are bleak, each story highlights a stubborn perseverance of hope that shines through the surrounding despair.

Three, Two, One Themes & Keywords

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  • flower
  • drug addict
  • old woman
  • prayer
  • reference to the john f. kennedy assassination
  • scrubbing a floor
  • sick woman
  • swear word
  • three word title
  • daughter
  • hope
  • aging
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  • old friend
  • drunkenness
  • haircut
  • handicapped
  • chanting
  • wedding dress
  • vase
  • dictator
  • greed
  • sweaty
  • half naked man
  • bodega
  • wind
  • last will and testament
  • inheritance
  • sexual attraction
  • snake
  • lovebird
  • sepia
  • rocking chair
  • pity
  • wheelchair
  • invalid
  • religious icon
  • hail mary
  • treatment
  • candle
  • encounter
  • umbrella
  • gardener
  • maid
  • candelabra
  • manipulation
  • strict mother
  • tour de force
  • bridge
  • veil
  • rosary
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Cast & crew

Three, Two, One Cast & Characters

Anita Linda leads the cast as Lucia, with Perla Bautista as Noni's Mother and Hilda Koronel as Gina. Directed by Lino Brocka; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Lino Brocka

More films directed by Lino Brocka: A Plea to God, Biktima, All Be Damned and Dirty Affair.

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Three, Two, One Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Tatlo” and “Dalawa”.

Also known as
  • Tatlo
  • Dalawa
  • Isa

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FAQ

Three, Two, One FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Three, Two, One, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Three, Two, One?

Three, Two, One runs 2 hours 35 minutes (155 minutes).

When was Three, Two, One released?

Three, Two, One was released on November 28, 1974.

Who directed Three, Two, One?

Three, Two, One was directed by Lino Brocka.

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Who is in the cast of Three, Two, One?

Three, Two, One stars Anita Linda as Lucia, Perla Bautista as Noni's Mother and Hilda Koronel as Gina, among 14 credited actors.

Does Three, Two, One have a post-credit scene?

No. Three, Two, One has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Three, Two, One in?

The original language of Three, Two, One is Tagalog.

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