THE NINETIES # 943: TOM TAUS, JR., BETH TAMAYO, AMY AUSTRIA, BEMBOL ROCO, LLOYD SAMARTINO, DENISE JOAQUIN, WITH BELLA FLORES, LOU VELOSO, JOEY GALVEZ IN "ANAK NG BULKAN" (1997)

A young boy and his giant bird is able to help the victims of the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo even as the gigantic bird becomes the object of desire by individuals who only have their own interest in mind.

"Anak ng Bulkan' (1997)

Premiere Productions

A 1997 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1997

Story and Screenplay Jose Mari Avellana

Cinematography Ricardo Remias, Leodigario Dalawis, Jr.

Film Editor Joseph Zucchero

Production Design Ronnie Cruz

Musical Director Ryan Cayabyab

Direction Cirio H. Santiago

Cast Tom Taus, Jr., Beth Tamayo, Amy Austria, Bembol Roco, Lloyd Samartino, Denise Joaquin/ Also starring Bella Flores, Lou Veloso, Joey Galvez, Bon Vibar, Joseph Reyes, Gary Lim

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THE NINETIES # 942: MANSUETO 'ONYOK' VELASCO, JR., INA RAYMUNDO, WITH ACE ESPINOSA, GLORIA SEVILLA, AMADO CORTEZ, MANDY OCHOA, MARCO SALVADOR, BEBONG OSORIO, OLIVE MADRIDEJOS, ROBERT TALBY IN "THE ONYOK VELASCO STORY" (1997)

A boxer traces his rise to fame as a boxer--- from his humble beginnings to his lucky bouts in amateur boxing and his eventual victory in the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

"The Onyok Velasco Story" (1997)

Viva Films

An RS Productions

Release Date December 17, 1997

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Rolly Bernardo

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Produced by Ramon Salvador

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Felix E. Dalay

Cast Mansueto 'Onyok' Velasco, Jr., Ina Raymundo/ Also starring Ace Espinosa,  Gloria Sevilla, Amado Cortez, Mandy Ochoa, Marco Salvador, Bebong Osorio, Olive Madridejos, Robert Talby/ Special Participation of Stella Ruiz, Efren Reyes, Jr., Dencio Padilla, Dindo Arroyo

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THE NINETIES # 941: ALMA SORIANO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ALLAN PAULE, JEFFREY GONZALES, MARITA ZOBEL, SHEILA SANCHEZ, PINKY ROCES IN "MODELO" (1997)

 A simple provincial girl becomes a commercial model after being convinced by a philandering photographer whom she marries. The photographer eventually gets killed by a vindictive lover.

"Modelo" (1997)

Shangten Films

Release Date December 17, 1997

Story and Screenplay Gani Recio

Cinematography Rico Enriquez

Film Editor Popoy Crisostomo

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Direction Cesar SB Abella

Cast Alma Soriano (in the title role), Allan Paule, Jeffrey Gonzales, Marita Zobel, Sheila Sanchez, Pinky Roces/ Introducing Ten Ten/ Al;so starring Guia Estrada, Jun Philip, Mon Maceda, Marjorie Soriano, Larry Correa, Sonny Tuazon

THE NINETIES # 940: ANDREW E., MICHELLE ALDANA, JORGE ESTREGAN, DENISE BORROMEO AND INTRODUCING BLAKDYAK, WITH ZENY ZABALA, JOJI ISLA IN "EXTRANGHERO" (1997)

A man, mistaken for a mental patient, is given special powers that allow him to save people in distress, help the needy and the poor. He saves a woman from her suitor's greed and lust and she begins to see him differently.

"Extranghero" (1997)

Viva Films

Release Date December 12, 1997

Story and Screenplay Reynaldo Castro, Ben Feleo, Ana Santos

Cinematography Ernie dela Paz

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Ronnie Cruz

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Andrew E., Michelle Aldana, Jorge Estregan, Denise Borromeo/ Introducing Blakdyak/  Also starring Zeny Zabala, Joji Isla, Bebeng Amora, Dardo de Oro, Errol Dionisio, Pong Pong, Nonong Talbo

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THE NINETIES # 939: KLAUDIA KORONEL, ANTON BERNARDO, ALMA SORIANO AND INTRODUCING MARGARITA MILAN IN "LINGGO LANG ANG PAHINGA" (1997)

A couple's marriage is threatened by the arrival of a lesbian who comes to live with them. Ever a virtuous woman, the wife realizes that her relationship with the lesbian is an act of unfaithfulness. She sends the lesbian away and she and her husband rediscover their love for each other.

"Linggo Lang ang Pahinga" (1997)

Seiko Films

Release Date December 10, 1997

Cinematography Roman Theodossis

Film Editor Ferren Salumbides

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina

Story, Screenplay and Direction Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cast Klaudia Koronel, Anton Bernardo, Alma Soriano / Introducing Margarita Milan

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THE NINETIES # 938: VIC SOTTO, JANNO GIBBS, MARICEL LAXA, SUNSHINE CRUZ, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, SYLVIA SANCHEZ, DENCIO PADILLA, ESTER CHAVEZ, CRIS DALUZ, VANGIE LABALAN IN "ENTENG AND MOKONG (KAMING MGA MABABAW ANG KALIGAYAHAN)" (1997)

"Enteng and Mokong (Kaming mga Mababaw ang Kaligayahan)" (1997)

Regal Films

Release Date December 10, 1997

Cinematography Gener Buenaseda

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Nancy Arcega

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Story, Screenplay and Direction Tony Cruz

Cast Vic Sotto, Janno Gibbs, Maricel Laxa, Sunshine Cruz/ Also starring Paquito Diaz, Sylvia Sanchez, Dencio Padilla, Ester Chavez, Cris Dauz, Vangie Labalan, Max Laurel, Alma Lerma, Pong Pong, Ruben Rustia, Paola Salonga

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THE NINETIES # 937: CESAR MONTANO, JUDY ANN SANTOS, JOHN ESTRADA, WITH MIKEE VILLANUEVA, EVANGELINE PASCUAL, NINO MUHLACH, JOHNNY VICAR, PEN MEDINA, ZANDRO ZAMORA IN "SANGGANO" (1997)

A toughie lands in jail because of the testimony of a young woman whom he thought would help him escape conviction. It turns out that she had no choice because their enemy is holding her sister who has become drug dependent. Out of pity and love for her, he helps her and her sister escape and bring the culprits to justice.

"Sanggano" (1997)

Mega Vision Films

Release Date December 3, 1997

Story and Screenplay Jose N. Carreon. Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee, Henry Nadong

Cinematography Rudy Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Cesar Montano, Judy Ann Santos, John Estrada/ Also starring Mikee Villanueva, Evangeline Pascual, Nino Muhlach, Johnny Vicar, Pen Medina, Zandro Zamora, Rene Hawkins, Rando Almanzor, Ernie Forte

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THE NINETIES # 936: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, ALMA CONCEPCION AND RUFFA GUTIERREZ, WITH PINKY AMADOR, ERNIE ZARATE, MIKE AUSTRIA, JUSTINE FERNANDEZ IN "HALIK" (1997)

A corporate executive is abducted by an obsessed employee. He locks her up in an abandoned house where she meets his subservient mistress. The two women become friends and plot to take matters into their own hands.

"Halik" (1997)

Regal Films

 An Available Light Productions

Release Date December 3, 1997

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Film Editor Danilo Gloria

Production Design Larry Matic

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Don Escudero

Cast Christopher de Leon, Alma Concepcion and Ruffa Gutierrez/ Also starring Pinky Amador, Ernie Zarate, Mike Austria, Justine Fernandez, Roy Rodrigo, Emman Abeleda, Chandro Concepcion, Sharon Condes, Alma Lerma, Mike Lloren, Tess Villarama/ Introducing William Thio

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THE NINETIES # 935: RITA MAGDALENA, CARLOS MORALES, JETT JAVIER, ALYSSA ALVAREZ, VON SERRA IN "ALINDOG NG LAHI" (1997)

"Alindog ng Lahi"

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date December 3, 1997

Screenplay Bong Ramos

Cinematography Alex Santiago

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Lorrie Castillo

Direction F.C, Gargantilla

Cast Rita Magdalena, Carlos Morales, Jett Javier, Alyssa Alvarez, Von Serra/ Also starring Marita Zobel, Mymy Davao, Francis Flores, Alma Lerma, Robert Martin

THE NINETIES # 934: RICKY DAVAO, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, ANI PEARL ALONSO AND CARLO AQUINO, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, NOVA VILLA, LA LOPEZ, ERNIE ZARATE, EDDIE NICART , DANNY LABRA IN "KOKEY"

A creature from outer space comes down to earth, befriends two kids, and even helps their family to succeed in their small business.

"Kokey" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date November 26, 1997

Story and Screenplay Jerry Lopez Sineneng, Don Cuaresma, Senen Dimaguila, Mari Mariano, Romy V. Suzara

Cinematography Ben Lobo

Film Editors Manet Dayrit, Renato de Leon

Production Design Sammy Aranzamendez

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Romy V. Suzara

Cast Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Ani Peral Alonso and Carlo Aquino/ Also starring Paquito Diaz, Nova Villa, LA Lopez, Ernie Zarate, Eddie Nicary, Danny Labra, Bing Toledo

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THE NINETIES # 933: IAN VENERACION, STELLA RUIZ, AYA MEDEL, PAQUITO DIAZ, AMADO CORTEZ, JEFFREY SANTOS, DINDO ARROYO, RAMBO ROMERO AND EFREN REYES, JR. IN "KAPAG NASUKOL ANG ASONG ULOL" (1997)

Upon the request of his father, a cop returns to his hometown to run against the incumbent mayor. Nothing can stop him from ending the mayor's reign of terror, especially when his father and sister are killed.

"Kapag Nasukol ang Asong Ulol" (1997)

Mc Arce Productions

Release Date November 26, 1997

Cinematography Roman Theodossis

Film Editor Renato de Leon

Production Design Rolly Bernardo

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Story, Screenplay and Direction Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cast Ian Veneracion, Stella Ruiz, Aya Medel, Paquito Diaz, Amado Cortez, Jeffrey Santos, Dindo Arroyo, Rambo Romero, Apple Zuniga, Cheska Moreno and Efren Reyes, Jr./ Also starring Zandro Zamora, Ernie Zarate, Cris Daluz, Rene Hawkins, Rudy Meyer, Danny Labra, Martin Gutierrez

THE NINETIES # 932: SUSAN ROCES, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, RONALDO VALDEZ, RICKY BELMONTE, ANGELU DE LEON, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, GLADYS REYES IN "ISINAKDAL KO ANG AKING INA" (1997)

Encouraged by his foster father, a young boy brings to court his real mother with charges of abandonment as the stories behind the lives of the characters around him slowly unfold.

"Isinakdal Ko ang Aking Ina" (1997)

Viva Filma

Release Date November 26, 1997

Story and Screenplay Salvador Royales

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Jesus 'Jess' Navarro

Production Design Edgar Martin Littaua

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Mel Chionglo

Cast Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Ronaldo Valdez, Ricky Belmonte, Angelu de Leon, Wowie de Guzman, Gladys Reyes/ Also starring Daria Ramirez, Gerard Ejercito, Marita Zobel, Mia Gutierrez, Kim delos Santos, Tony Mabesa, Anita Linda, Ester Chavez, Augusto Victa, Fredmore delos Santos, Jose Romulo, Matutina/with Farrah Florer, Paolo Zobel

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THE NINETIES # 931: AYA MEDEL, ISKO MORENO, SABRINA M., WITH ELIZABETH OROPESA, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, PEN MEDINA IN SIYA'Y NAGDADALAGA" (1997)

"Siya'y Nagdadalaga" (1997)

Amaritz Films

Release Date November 19, 1997

Cinematography Atoy de Vera

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Production Design Gabby Francisco

Story, Screenplay and Direction Neal 'Buboy' Tan

Cast Aya Medel, Isko Moreno, Sabrina M./ Also starring Elizabeth Oropesa, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Pen Medina, Ray Ventura, Philip Henson, Jun Encarnacion, Andrea Malonzo, Glen Almonte, Jericho Martinez

THE NINETIES # 930: GELLI DE BELEN, ARIEL RIVERA, WITH RONALDO VALDEZ, DARIA RAMIREZ, EULA VALDEZ, TERESA LOYZAGA, MANDY OCHOA AND CELIA RODRIGUEZ AND INTRODUCING JOHN LLOYD CRUZ IN "IKAW PALA ANG MAHAL KO" (1997)

A newly wed couple try to overcome their differences top keep their marriage but fail and separate. They see each other again after the wife gives birth to their son and efforts to patch things up are underway.

"Ikaw Pala ang Mahal Ko" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date November 19, 1997

Cinematography Eduardo 'Totoy' Jarlego

Film Editor Danilo 'Danny' Gloria

Production Design Benjie de Guzman

Musical Director Ding Achacoso

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jose Javier Reyes

Cast Gelli de Belen, Ariel Rivera/ Also starring Ronaldo Valdez, Daria Ramirez, Eula Valdez, Teresa Loyzaga, Mandy Ochoa, William Thio and Celia Rodriguez/ Introducing John Lloyd Cruz/ with the special participation of Chin-Chin Gutierrez, Jennifer Sevilla/ with Ogie Diaz, Rachel Villavicencio, Archie Ventusa, Froilan Sales, Gilleth Sandico, Mel Kimura, George Lim

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THE NINETIES # 929: RAMON "BONG' REVILLA, JR., MIKEE COJUANGCO, ALBERT MARTINEZ, DINDI GALLARDO, WITH DANIEL FERNANDO, ROLDAN AQUINO, REZ CORTEZ, DICK ISRAEL, KING GUTIERREZ IN "BUHAY MO'Y BUHAY KO RIN" (1997)

A dedicated cop goes after a dreaded syndicate to avenge the death of his girlfriend.

"Buhay Mo'y Buhay Ko Rin" (1997)

Neo Films

Release Date November 19, 1997

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Pepe Marcos

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Mikee Cojuangco, Albert Martinez, Dindi Gallardo/ Also starring Daniel Fernando, Roldan Aquino, Rez Cortez, Dick Israel, King Gutierrez, Marithez Samson, Lorli Villanueva, Tia Pusit, Ric Arellano, Dinky Doo, Jr., Renato del Prado, Jaime Fabregas, Ernie Zarate, Ernie Forte, Fred Moro, Edwin Reyes, Rene Matias

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