The Search for Weng Weng
The bizarre history of Filipino B-films, as told through filmmaker Andrew Leavold's personal quest to find the truth behind its midget James Bond superstar Weng Weng.
At a glance
Countries
Australia, Philippines
Ratings
TMDB users
5.3/10
9 votes
Rating consensus
53/100 blend
Sources: TMDB
Cooler blended reception — weighted ~53/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.
Cast
Andrew Leavold
Tikoy Aguiluz
Steve Alcarado
Joe Mari Avellana
Dolphy
Weng Weng
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The Search for Weng Weng (2013)
Andrew Leavold
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