 Knowing that the administration of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos (qv)  would not allow the public showing of any films criticizing the  American existence in the Philippines, the producers tapped Nora  Aunor to star in the film believing that the superstar has  connection with the president and his wife Imelda Marcos (qv). The  film, despite being critical to the presence of the United States  military bases, was indeed released due to this factor.