Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema)

Jan 1, 1992

★ 6.0

Overview

Sam and Miguel are your typical come-what-may laborers, collecting garbage in flashy subdivisions. In their workplace, they get maltreated by two of their co-workers, sometimes getting them into trouble.

Genres

Comedy

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Cast

Sam

Vic Sotto

Miguel

Joey de Leon

Lydia

Christine Jacob

Mila

Rio Diaz

Michael

Niño Muhlach

Angelo

Willie Revillame

Mang Tomas

Panchito

Billy Gin

Larry Silva

Joe Prit

Leo Martinez

Ben Gilagid

Noel Trinidad

Mr. Laroza

Ruben Rustia

Traffic Policeman

Jimmy Santos

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