THE NINETIES # 913: JACLYN JOSE, SUZETTE RANILLO, ALLAN PAULE, GINO ANTONIO AND INTRODUCING MONA DEL SOL IN "SANDAKOT NA KALIGAYAHAN" (1997)

 

"Sandakot na Kaligayahan" (1997)

Movie Arts Productions

Release Date October 8, 1997

Story, Screenplay and Direction William Pascual

Cast Jaclyn Jose, Suzette Ranillo, Allan Paule, Gino Antonio/ Introducing Mina del Sol/ Also starring Try Gomez, Pia Paula, Ayko Morales

THE NINETIES # 912: JAY MANALO, RUFA MAE QUINTO, WITH RAMON CHRISTOPHER, YNEZ VENERACION, ROSENDA RAMIREZ, BRANDON RAMIREZ, ERWIN MONTES, RHEY ROLDAN IN "MAGKAPALAD" (1997)

A wrongly accused man struggles to live a peaceful life until his brother dies in the hands of the drug syndicate that also sent him to prison.

"Magkapalad" (1997)

Falcon Films

Release Date October 8, 1997

Story and Screenplay Stanley 'Leleng' Ubaldo, Jr.

Direction Dante Pangilinan

Cast Jay Manalo, Rufa Mae Quinto/ Also starring Ramon Chrsitopher, Ynez Veneracion, Rosenda Ramirez, Brandon Ramirez, Erwin Montes, Rhey Roldan, Ben Sagmit, Robert Talby, Sheila Sanchez

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THE NINETIES # 911: ZOREN LEGASPI, ANJANETTE ABAYARI, WITH MAT RANILLO III, RUEL VERNAL, JUDE ESTRADA, DAN FERNANDEZ, SHARMAINE SUAREZ IN "BANDIDO" (1997)

A travelling band strays into a town ruled by a mobster who abducts his girlfriend and rapes her violently. He gets back at him by taking the mobster's wife, who falls for him, and a final showdown is set.

"Bandido" (1997)

Regal Films

Release Date October 8, 1997

Cinematography Vic Anao

Film Editor Joe 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Mark Anthony Cocjin

Musical Director Marita Manuel Mendoza

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Story, Screenplay and Direction Efren C. Pinon

Cast Zoren Legaspi, Anjanette Abayari/ Also starring Mat Ranillo III, Ruel Vernal, Jude Estrada, Dan Fernandez, Sharmaine Suarez/ with Denver John Razon, Rando Almanzor

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THE NINETIES # 910: JOHN REGALA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), BETH TAMAYO, MAT RANILLO III, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, MIKEE VILLANUEVA, BOB SOLER, DICK ISRAEL IN "ASKAL (ASONG KALYE)" (1997)

A man who grows up in the rough-and-tumble world of crime and violence finds a friend in a dog and is later reunited with his estranged father.

"Askal (Asong Kalye)" (1997)

JVS Productions

Release Date October 8, 1997

Story and Screenplay John Regala

Cinematography Danny Dauz

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza, Augusto Salvador

Production Design Catalino Tablizo

Musical Director Andrew E.

Direction John Regala

Cast John Regala, Beth Tamayo, Mat Ranillo III, William Martinez, Mikee Villanueva, Bob Soler, Dick Israel/ with Levy Ignacio, CJ Ramos, Junar Aristorenas, Bong Francisco, Wex Milan, Danny Labra, Vic Belaro, Tony Bagyo, Boy Agpoon, Larry Esguerra, Bobby Henson, Nonong de Andres/ Special Participation- Jun Aristorenas, Eva Darren

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THE NINETIES # 909: RITA MAGDALENA, MICHAEL RIVERO, WITH DANTE RIVERO, GEORGE ESTREGAN, JR., GINO ANTONIO, CONRAD POE, DARIA RAMIREZ, DENCIO PADILLA AND ALMA SORIANO IN "ANG MATON AT ANG SHOWGIRL" (1997)

A man tries to save a group of showgirls from the hands of a drug syndicate by getting the help of an honest policeman.

"Ang Maton at ang Showgirl" (1997)

Diamond Jade Films

Release Date October 1, 1997

Direction Deo Fajardo, Jr.

Cast Rita Magdaleno, Michael Rivero/ Also starring Dante Rivero, George Estregan, Jr., Gino Antonio, Conrad Poe, Daria Ramirez, Dencio Padilla, John Rendez, Ric Arellano, Lucita Soriano, Jordan Castillo, Jake Joson, Miguel Macapagal-Arroyo, Carlo Jose, Dante Rivero, Jr. and Alma Soriano

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THE NINETIES # 908: JANNO GIBBS, REGINE VELASQUEZ, WITH MIKKIE FERRIOLS, RAVEN VILLANUEVA, BEA BUENO, CANDY PANGILINAN, LUZ VALDEZ, DEXTER DORIA, MELY TAGASA IN "HONEY, NASA LANGIT NA BA AKO?" (1997)

An elementary school teacher is heartbroken when his bride-to-be is killed in a car accident a day before their wedding. But the dead woman cannot leave him just yet. As a glost, she helps him find a suitable partner.

"Honey, Nasa Langit na Ba Ako?" (1997)

Neo Films

Release Date October 1, 1997

Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Jun Pereira

Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Production Design Nancy Arcega

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Cast Janno Gibbs, Regine Velasquez/ Also starring Mikki Ferriols, Raven Villanueva, Bea Bueno,  Candy Pangilinan, Luz Valdez, Mely Tagasa, Dexter Doria/ with Cobarrubias, Jun Encarnacion, Nanette Inventor, Rudy Meyer/ Special Participation- Michael Flores

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THE NINETIES # 907: RAYMART SANTIAGO, JESSA ZARAGOZA, WITH EFREN REYES, JR., RICARDO CEPEDA, PATRICK GUZMAN, CELINE CORTEZ, BIAMCA LAPUZ IN "FRAME-UP (IHAHATID ITA SA HUKAY)" (1997)

A young man saves the life of a drug lord from bank robbers and the latter, out of gratitude, gives him a job. When the drug lord is killed, the young man is framed up as the killer.

"Frame Up (Ihahatid Kita sa Hukay)" (1997)

OctoArts Films, Cinemax Studios

Release Date October 1, 1997

Story and Screenplay Henry Nadong

Cinematography Danny Bustos

Film Editor Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Production Design Arthur Santamaria

Direction Jose 'Pepe' Marcos

Cast Raymart Santiago, Jessa Zaragoza/ Also starring Efren Reyes, Jr., Ricardo Cepeda, Patrick Guzman, Celeine Cortez, Bianca Lapuz, Zandro Zamora, Manjo del Mundo, Romeo Rivera, Levy Ignacio

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THE NINETIES # 906: IZZA IGNACIO, RENZO S. CRUZ, TIRSO CRUZ III, BERTING LABRA AND RAMONA RIVILLA IN "BIHAGIN ANG DALAGANG ITO" (1997)

A young girl falls victim to the richest man in the island, who turns out to be a pedophile.

"Bihagin ang Dalagang Ito" (1997)

Scorpion Films

Release Date October 1, 1997

Story and Screenplay B.G. Salongco

Cinematography Isagani Sioson

Film Editor Orlando 'Totoy' Vinarao

Production Design Doni Gonzales

Musical Director Mike Loanzon

Direction Arturo San Agustin

Cast Izza Ignacio, Renzo S. Cruz, Tirso Cruz III, Berting Labra and Ramona Rivilla/ Also starring Robert Miller, Boy Gomez, Norman Artemio, Alec Cunanan

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THE NINETIES # 905: VIA VELOSO, PATRICK GUZMAN, EMILIO GARCIA, SHEILA YSRAEL, JAIME FABREGAS IN "ASAWA MO, MISIS KO" (1997)

A woman with two husbands suddenly finds herself in a predicament when her secret is revealed.

"Asawa Mo, Misis Ko" (1997)

Good Harvest Productions

Release Date September 17, 1997

Story and Screenplay Buddy Palad

Cinematography Tony Trinidad

Film Editor Boy Ramos

Production Design Manny Espolong

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Direction Danilo 'Junn' Cabreira

Cast Via Veloso, Patrick Guzman, Emilio Garcia, Sheila Ysrael, Jaime Fabregas, Winnie Cordero

THE NINETIES # 904: RAMON 'BONG' REVILLA, JR., MARICEL SORIANO, WITH DANTE RIVERO, RICARDO CEPEDA, EDGAR MANDE, ASSUNTA DE ROSSI AND ROY ALVAREZ IN " SABI MO MAHAL MO AKO, WAMA NANG BAWIAN" (1997)

"Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Nang Bawian" (1997)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date September 10, 1997

Story and Screenplay Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz

Cinematography George Tutanes

Film Editor Renato de leon

Production Design Sonny Maculada

Musical Director Mitz Morales

Direction Danilo P. Cabreira

Cast Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Maricel Soriano/ Also starring Dante Rivero, Ricardo Cepeda, Edgar Mande, Assunta de Rossi and Roy Alvarez/ Introducing Bong Villafuerte/ Co-starring Allan K., Boy Roque, Ronald Asinas, Vic Belaro, Gio Marcelo, Nash Espinosa, Alex Cunanan, Alma Lerma, Flora Gasser, Ida Yanessa, Lito Castro, Allan Medina/ Special Participation- Caridad Sanchez, Zandro Zamora, Ric Arellano, Lito Legaspi, B.J. de Jesus, Kim Palmero

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THE NINETIES # 903: TONTON GUTIERREZ, SABRINA M., VIC VARGAS, ROSITA ROSAL AND INTRODUCING KRISTINA KASTEN IN "BAKIT KAILANGAN NG IBON ANG PAKPAK?" (1997)

 A woman's love for a doctor assigned to their barrio bears a child. Like her elders, she joins the community in harvesting edible birds' nests, their source of income. Before her grandfather dies, he reveals her father's identity but she find him succumbing to cancer.

"Bakit Kailangan ng Ibon ang Pakpak?" (1997)

Starlight Films

Release Date September 10, 1997

Musical Director Rey Magtoto

Story, Screenplay and Direction Mauro Gia Samonte

Cast Tonton Gutierrez, Sabrina M., Vic Vargas, Rosita Rosal/ Introducing Kristina Kasten/ Also starring Dencio Padilla, Mikee Serna, Cassandra Cassanova, Perlito Laguz

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THE NINETIES # 902: REDFORD WHITE, DENNIS PADILLA, RUFA MAE QUINTO, EFREN REYES, JR., APPLE ZUNIGA, ROLDAN AQUINO, DINDO ARROYO, DENCIO PADILLA IN "PABLIK ENIMI 1 N 2 (AKSIDENTAL HEROES)" (1997)

Two friends with low IQs become accidental heroes when they discover the activities of a big gambling syndicate.

"Pablik Enemi 1 n 2 (Aksidental Heroes)" (1997)

Viva Films

an RS Films Presentation

Release Date September 3, 1997

Story and Screenplay Felix Dalay, Divino Reyes, Woodrow Serafin

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 Dalay

Cast Redford White, Dennis Padilla/ Also starring Rufa Mae Quinto, Efren Reyes, Jr., Apple Zuniga, Roldan Aquino, Dindo Arroyo, Dencio Padilla, Boy Gomez, Danny Pansalin, Lucita Soriano, Tintoy, Bernard Fabiosa, Harris Mantelo

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THE NINETIES # 901: RITA MAGDALENA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROY RODRIGO, ADONIS LAXAMANA, ANA MARIE FALCON, MAGGIE DELA RIVA AND MIKE MAGAT IN "IMBESTIGASYON KAY LOLITA MACARENA" (1997)

A young woman's suicide leads to an investigation into her lurid past involving members of a wealthy family.

"Imbestigasyon Kay Lolita Macarena" (1997)

Golden Harvest Productions

Release Date August 27, 1997

Cinematography Winifredo Abracia

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Raymond Saldana

Musical Director Boyet Dongon

Story, Screenplay and Direction Jonas Sebastian

Cast Rita Magdalena (in the title role), Roy Rodrigo, Alexis Laxamana, Ana Marie Flacon, Maggie dela Riva and Mike Magat/ Also starring Archie Ventosa, J.C. Castro, Patricia Poblador, Tony Manalo

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THE NINETIES # 900: DINDI GALLARDO, RUBY MORENO AND CHINCHIN GUTIERREZ, TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, JAY MANALO, RAYMOND BAGATSING, RICHARD QUAN & GARY ESTRADA IN "BAYAD PURI" (1997)

The lives of three couples are intertwined as they try to live normal lives even as they experience sexual harassment.  

"Bayad Puri" (1997)

Discovery Films

Release Date August 27, 1997

Screenplay Rolando Tinio

Cinematography Romeo Vitug

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Tatus Aldana

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Joel Lamangan

Cast Dindi Gallardo, Ruby Moreno and Chinchin Gutierrez/ Also starring Charito Solis, Jay Manalo, Raymond Bagatsing, Richard Quan & Gary Estrada/ with Michelle Parton, Tony Mabesa, Caridad Sanchez, Ray Ventura, Maita Sanchez, Ramil Rodriguez, Renato del Prado

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THE NINETIES # 899: ANNA CAPRI, RAMONA RIVILLA, ROY RODRIGO, WITH GLORIA DIAZ, RACHEL LOBANGCO, MARITA ZOBEL IN "KIROT SA PUSO" (1997)

A 15-year old girl gets involved with a married man whom her father murders out of rage.

"Kirot sa Puso" (1997)

MAQ Productions

Release Date August 20, 1997

Screenplay Anthony Taylor

Cinematography Jay Linao

Film Editor Juancho Gloriani

Production Design Ma. Elena Martin

Musical Director Boy Alcaide

Direction F.C. Gargantilla

Cast Anna Capri, Ramona Rivilla, Roy Rodrigo/ Also starring Gloria Diaz, Rachel Lobangco, Marita Zobel/ with Lora Luna, Aldrin Russo, Dante Castro, Jerico Martinez

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