Texas, Ang Manok na Nagsasalita

Texas, Ang Manok na Nagsasalita

1952 · 70 min · ★ 9.0 · Comedy, Drama

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.

Directed by Armando Garces · Written by Clodualdo Del Mundo Sr.

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