The Fatima Buen Story

Jul 27, 1994

1h 47m

★ 8.0

A story based on the actual case of Fatima Buen.

Overview

Based on an actual case, Fatima Buen Story mixes tabloid sensationalism with paranormal symbolism and features O’ Hara’s trademark qualities: sudden violence and heroic love against a background of cinematic magic.

Genres

Crime

Drama

Production Companies

Regal Entertainment

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Cast

Fatima Buen

Kris Aquino

Oscar Kintanar

Zoren Legaspi

Leslie Baron

John Regala

Batman

Janice de Belen

Corazon

Perla Bautista

Frank

Gina Pareño

Irene

Leni Santos

Date of Fatima

Shintaro Valdes

Mr. Dalo Periquet

Bob Soler

Lola Felisa

Naty Mallares

Jake

Noni Mauricio

Aling Caring

Carmen Enriquez

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