THE 1979 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: "KASAL-KASALAN, BAHAY-BAHAYAN" BEST PICTURE

Ten movies vied for top honors in the 1979 Metro Manila Film Festival. HPS Productions' Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan was named Best Picture and was the top grosser of the festival. Ina Ka ng Anak Mo received three major awards--- Raul Aragon (Best Actor); Lolita Rodriguez and Nora Aunor (tied for Best Actress) and Lino Brocka (Best Director).

Other awardees: Johnny Delgado (Best Supporting Actor/ Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan); Rebecca Gonzales (Best Supporting Actress/ Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan): Ben Lobo (Best Cinematography/ Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe); Gaudencio Barredo (Best Sound Engineering/ Kadete); Edgardo Vinarao (Best Editing/ Kadete); Restie Umali (Best Music/ Ang Sisiw ay Agila) and Rick Acasio (Best Story/ Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan).

"Kasal-Kasalan Bahay-Bahayan" (1979)- Stars Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Alma Moreno and Rudy Fernandez/with Rebecca Gonzales, Lito Anzures, Jose Garcia, Matimtiman Cruz, German Moreno/ Directed by Pablo Santiago

"Ina Ka ng Anak Mo" (1979)- Stars Lolita Rodriguez,Nora Aunor and Raul Aragon/ Directed by Lino Brocka

"Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe" (1979)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Tina Monasterio, Yvette Christine, Paquito Diaz, Lito Anzures, Vic Diaz, Romy Diaz, Bentot Jr. and Max Alvarado/ Directed by Armando A. Herrera

"Ang Sisiw ay Isang Agila" (1979)- Stars Lito Lapid, George Estregan, Dante Varona, David Aguila and Julie Ann Fortich/with Lucita Soriano, Teroy de Guzman, Yoyoy Villame/ Directed by Jun Gallardo


"Modelong Tanso" (1979)- Stars Cahrito Solis and Vilma Santos/ Directed by Cirio H. Santiago


"Mamang Sorbertero" (1979)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Celeste Legaspi, Rod Navarro, Dencio Padilla, Subas Herrero, Quiel Segovia, Vic Sotto, Veronica Palileo/ Directed by Augusto Buenaventura


"Kadete" (1979)- Stars Jay Ilagan, Ronald Corveau, Rez Cortez, Anna Marin, Fred Montilla, Rosemarie Gil, Alicia Alonzo, Anita Linda, Romeo Rivera, Dino Kortes, Michael de Mesa & Marissa del Mar/ Directed by Emmanuel Borlaza


"Bugoy" (1979)- Stars Dolphy, Lotis Key, Panchito, Paquito Diaz and Max Alvardao/ with Ernie Ortega, Conde Ubaldo & Hero Bautista/ Directed by Jett C. Espiritu


"Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan" (1979)- Stars Christopher de Leon, Charo Santos, Eddie Garcia, Perla Bautista, Johnny Delgado, Lilibeth Ranillo, Celso Ad. Castillo and Tony Santos Sr./ Directed by Celso Ad. Castillo

"Alabok na Ginto" (1979)- Stars Roel Vergel de Dios, Veronica Jones, Allan Valenzuela, Anita Linda, Ruben Rustia, Renato Del Prado, Joe Garcia/ Directed by Dr. Antonio C. Martinez