The Dancer
1978, Tagalog. Directed by Lino Brocka.
She's wild... And dangerous!... It takes more than love to tame her...!
A simple love story between two souls, a beerhouse dancer and her lover, intensely in search for their place in the sun
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tagalog
- Rated
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- Released
- 14 May 1978
- Original title
- Mananayaw
- Country
- Philippines
- Written by
- Jose Dalisay, Jr.
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The Dancer: quick answers
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How long is The Dancer?
The Dancer runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does The Dancer have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Dancer on?
The Dancer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 May 1978. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dancer?
If you liked The Dancer, try Newness, Love Everlasting, Five Dances.
Who directed The Dancer?
The Dancer (1978) was directed by Lino Brocka and stars Chanda Romero, Phillip Salvador, Marissa Delgado.