Texas, Ang Manok na Nagsasalita

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Texas, Ang Manok na Nagsasalita

1952

1h 10m

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Overview

Basiong spends all of his time in the cockpit. His family is neglected and his child Mario dies. St. Peter and his rooster decide to intervene.

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14 members

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Linda Estrella

Lorenza

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Pancho Magalona

Carlos

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Gregorio Ticman

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Tita Muñoz

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Myrna Delgado

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Tony Cayado

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Martin Marfil

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Precy Ortega

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Priscilla Concepcion

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Pablo Raymundo

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Eddie Harana

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Pepe Salameda

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Alfonso Jacinto

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Bing Bigotillo

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