The Bet Collector

Middle-aged Manila storeowner Amelita supplements her tiny income by collecting bets for the popular numbers game of jueteng. While looking out for police crackdowns, the masterfully persuasive Amelita cajoles all comers into placing wagers.

Cast

Gina Pareño

as Amy

Fonz Deza

as Eli

Nanding Josef

as Fr. Buboy

Soliman Cruz

as Chief of Police

Joe Gruta

as Table Manager

Domingo Landicho

as Tatay Nick

Neil Ryan Sese

as Jeepney Driver

Miguel Castro

as Car Driver

Nico Antonio

as Baste

Jess Evardone

as Kahero

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