Dirty Affair (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1990, Dirty Affair is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Lino Brocka, running about 120 minutes. “An explosive, provocative drama about power, lust and love, as timely as today's events.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage boy befriends a starlet who is having an affair with an ambitious mayor. As the elections are coming up, the mayor's wife wants him to get rid of his mistress. The starlet agrees to stop the affair on condition that the mayor help release her boyfriend from jail. The mayor does so, but wants the former jail-bird to kill his political rival.
Who’s in it. Dirty Affair stars Dina Bonnevie as Rachel Suarez, Christopher de Leon as Levi, Eddie Garcia as Mayor Edmundo Guatlo and Charo Santos-Concio as Rowena Guatlo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Dirty Affair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Affair page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Affair tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Affair (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dirty Affair change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dirty Affair worth watching?
- Dirty Affair holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dirty Affair?
- Dirty Affair stars Dina Bonnevie, Christopher de Leon, Eddie Garcia, Charo Santos-Concio and Bembol Roco.
- When was Dirty Affair released?
- Dirty Affair was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.