Last Two Minutes (1989)

Director
Mike Relon Makiling

Main cast
Alvin Patrimonio; Jerry Codinera; Paul Alvarez; Roderick Paulate; Ruffa Gutierrez

Genres
Comedy

Description
"Last Two Minutes" is a basketball-inspired movie starring Philippine basketball legends Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codiñera, and Paul Alvarez.


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