Wednesday, June 29, 2022

THE NINETIES # 252: RONNIE RICKETTS, EFREN REYES, JR., DENNIS ROLDAN, RACHEL LOBANGCO, AURORA SEVILLA, DINDO ARROYO IN "BASAGULERO" (1992)


"Basagulero" (1992)
Moviestars Productions
Release Date January 30, 1992
Story Johnny Ramirez and Jett C. Espiritu
Screenplay Erning Mariano and Jett C. Espiritu
Cinematography Val Dauz
Film Editor Renato de Leon
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Direction Jett Espiritu
Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Efren Reyes, Jr., Dennis Roldan, Rachel Lobangco, Aurora Sevilla, Dindo Arroyo/ Also Starring  Dencio Padilla, Jeena Fernandez, Eric Francisco, Oliver Osorio, Romeo Rivera, Renato del Prado, Manjo del Mundo, Edwin Reyes, Nanding Fernandez, Augusto Victa, Naty Santiago, Lucy Quinto/ Special Participation- Robert Arevalo

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

THE NINETIES # 251: ANTHONY ALONZO, MONICA HERRERA, JUAN RODRIGO, PATRICK DELA ROSA, GINO ANTONIO, GABRIEL ROMULO, LEO LAZARO, HONEY POLICARPIO, DIGNA MORENA, EDMON RAMOS IN "TAWILWIL GANG" (1992)


"Tawilwil Gang" (1992)
Double K Film Productions
Release Date January 25, 1992
Based on the true exploits of Cebu City's most notorious gang of the 80s
Cinematography Apolinar Cuenco
Film Editor Nap Montebon
Production Designer Rolly Bernardo
Musical Director Marita Manuel
Direction Jerry O. Tirazona
Cast Anthony Alonzo, Monica Herrera, Juan Rodrigo, Patrick dela Rosa, Gino Antonio, Honey Policarpio, Digna Morena, Edmon Ramos/ Also Starring Gabriel Romulo, Leo Lazaro, Nick Romano, Lucita Soriano, Mario Escudero, Robert Talby, Vic Varrion, Ben Sagmit. Arlene Raymundo, Rubirosa, Vic Felipe, Czar Razon,Lito Dionisio/ Introducing VJ Felipe/ Featuring Lovely Mansueto/ Special Participation- Mayor Boy Estrella, Naty Santiago, Pat Foronda

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THE NINETIES # 250: RICHARD GOMEZ, GRETCHEN BARRETTO, JESS LAPID, JR., JOHNNY DELGADO, GARDO VERSOZA, JOVIT MOYA, MARIO J. SALCEDO, DARIA RAMIREZ IN "LUMAYO KA MAN SA AKIN" (1992)


"Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin" (1992)
Seiko Films
Release Date January 25, 1992
Screenplay Olive Lamasan
Cinematography Eduardo Jacinto
Film Editor Efren Jarlego
Production Designer Guillermo Sancha
Musical Director Willy Cruz
Theme song sung by Rodel Naval
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Laurice Guillen
Cast Richard Gomez, Gretchen Barretto, Jess Lapid, Jr., Johnny Delgado, Gardo Verzosa, Jovit Moya, Mario J. Salcedo, Daria Ramirez/ Also Starring Berting Labra, Roldan Aquino, Alex Colet, Mario Escudero, Ronald Fernando, Arnold Ringor, Gary Boy Garcia/ Guest stars- Precious Hipolito, Shirley Fuentes, Mutya Crisostomo, Maya dela Cuesta, Karen Timbol, Joboy Gomez



Original theatrical poster of "Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin" (1992)
(Private Collection)

Sunday, June 26, 2022

THE NINETIES # 249: JERIC RAVAL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JOHN REGALA, CRISTINA GONZALES, BETH BAUTISTA, WILLIE REVILLAME, SYLVIA SANCHEZ, JENNIFER MENDOZA, ROLDAN AQUINO AND BEMBOL ROCO IN "PRIMTIVO 'EBOK' ALA, KALABANG MORTAL NI BABY AMA" (1992)


"Primitivo 'Ebok' Ala, Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama" (1992)
OctoArts Films
Release Date January 18, 1992
Screenplay Junn Cabreira and Bonnie Paredes
Cinematography Rudy Dino
Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo
Production Designer Manny Espolong
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Junn P. Cabreira
Cast Jeric Raval (in the title role), John Regala, Cristina Gonzales, Beth Bautista, Willie Revillame, Sylvia Sanchez, Jennifer Sevilla, Roldan Aquino and Bembol Roco/ Also Starring Zandro Zamora, Berting Labra, Renato del Prado, Ernie Ortega, Ernie Zarate, Vic Varrion, Edward Salvador/ Special Participation- Sunshine, Cheche, Lito Pastrana, Robert Miller

THE NINETIES # 248: SONNY PARSONS, RHEY ROLDAN, TONY BERNAL, BOBBY BENITEZ, DANNY RIEL, MARILYN MONTEVERDE, ALEXANDER DAVID IN "TURING GESMUNDO, KAPITAN LANGGAM" (1992)


"Turing Gesmundo, Kapitan Langgam" (1992)
ATB-4 Films
Release Date January 24, 1992
Screenplay Leonard Pascual and Ariel Antonino
Film Editor Nap Montebon
Production Designer Gina Lamagna
Musical Director Demet Velasquez
Direction Robert Talby
Cast Sonny Parsons, Rhey Roldan, Tony Bernal, Bobby Benitez, Danny Riel, Marilyn Monteverde, Alexander David, Rubi Rosa, Vic Varrion/ Also Starring Vic Felipe, Berty Cayanan, Allon Gilbert, Arnold Ringor, Dante Jose, Rafael Rivera, Joe Lapid, Susing Yason, Nonong Talvo, Ariel Antonio, Vergel Fidel, Elmo Agustin, Violy Gaviola, Ver Lang, Carling Conje, George Formida, Delfinger

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Saturday, June 25, 2022

THE NINETIES # 247: JESTONI ALARCON, RITA AVILA, BALDO MARRO, MARK GIL, DENCIO PADILLA, REZ CORTEZ IN "MAGSISIMBA KANG MAY BULAK SA ILONG" (1992)


"Magsisimba Kang May Bulak sa Ilong" (1992)
Seiko Films
Release Date January 18, 1992
Serialized over DZRH by Salvador Royales
 Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Sergio Lobo
Film Editor Ruben Natividad
Production Designer Freddie Valencia
Musical Director Gabby Castellano
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Maria Saret
Cast Jestoni Alarcon, Rita Avila, Baldo Marro, Mark Gil, Dencio Padilla, Rez Cortez/ Also Starring Lucita Soriano, Usman Hassim, Robert Miller, Renato del Prado, Ben Sagmit, Dante Javier, Dino Espiritu and Flora Gasser/ Guest star- Lani Lobangco

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THE NINETIES # 246: RITA AVILA, CRISTINA GONZALES, RINA REYES, REY 'PJ' ABELLANA, GARDO VERSOZA, JANET ARNAIZ, WITH MARITA ZOBEL, NOEL TRINIDAD IN "NANG GABING MAMULAT SI EBA (JENNIFER SEGOVIA STORY)" (1992)


"Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story)" (1992)
Seiko Films
Release Date January 11, 1992
Serialized in Liwayway Komiks
Story Virgilio Blones
Screenplay Segundo Matias, Jr. & Wali Ching
Cinematography Felizardo Bailen
Film Editor Ferren Saumbides
Production Designer Nuel Naval
Musical Director Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Abbo Q. dela Cruz
Cast Rita Avila, Cristina Gonzales, Rina Reyes, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Gardo Versoza, Janet Arnaiz/ Also Starring Marita Zobel, Noel Trinidad, Debraliz, Evelyn Vargas, Mario Escudero, Susan Africa

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Original theatrical poster of "Nang Mamulat si Eba" (1992)
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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

THE NINETIES # 245: ALMA MORENO, JOEY MARQUEZ, CRISTINA GONZALES IN "MAHAL KO ANG MISTER MO" (1992)


"Mahal Ko ang Mister Mo' (1992)
Regal Films
Release Date January 11, 1992
Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography Rudy Dino
Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo
Production Designer Manny Espolong
Musical Director Demet Velasquez
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Jun P. Cabreira
Cast Alma Moreno, Joey Marquez, Cristina Gonzales/ Also Starring AnjoYllana, Bimbo Bautista, Teresa Loyzaga, Liza Ranillo

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THE NINETIES # 244: JOEY DE LEON, RENE REQUIESTAS, RINA REYES, MARITONI FERNANDEZ IN "THE RETURN OF LONG RANGER & TONTON (HOW THE WEST WAS WRONG)" (1992)


"The Return of Long Ranger & Tonton (How the West was Wrong)" (1992)
Regal Films
Release Date January 4, 1992
Story and Screenplay Joey de Leon and Tony Y. Reyes
Cinematography Oscar Querijero
Film Editor Rene Tala
Production Designer Judy Lou de Pio and Robert Domingo
Musical Director Vehnee Saturno
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Tony Y. Reyes
Cast Joey de Leon, Rene Requiestas, Rina Reyes, Maritoni Fernandez/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Lou Veloso, Amanda Amores, Eddie Infante, Ritchie D' Horsie, Precious Tongko

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

THE NINETIES # 243: RAYMART SANTIAGO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), KEEMPEE DE LEON, KIER LEGASPI, JOKO DIAZ, GARY ESTRADA, TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, DANTE RIVERO, ROI VINZON IN "ANGELITO SAN MIGUEL AT ANG MGA BATANG CITY JAIL" (1992)


"Angelito San Miguel at ang mga Batang City Jail" (1992)
Viva Films
Release Date January 4, 1992
Cinematography Joe Batac
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Production Designer Rei Nicolas
Musical Director Vehnee Saturno
Produced by William Leary
Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Story, Screenplay and Direction Deo J. Fajardo, Jr.
Cast Raymart Santiago, Keempee de Leon, Kier Legaspi, Joko Diaz, Gary Estrada/ together with Charito Solis, Dante Rivero, Roi Vinzon, Rachel Alejandro, Mayleen Zapanta, Ana Atienza and Julio Diaz (in a special role)/ Also starring Zandro Zamora, Odette Khan, Dexter Doria, Robert Talabis, King Gutierrez, Michelle Ann Lopez, Jennifer Ann Durr, June Hidalgo, July Hidalgo, Ramir Romero, Rosauro Roque, Rommel Padilla



Original theatrical poster of "Angelito San Miguel at ang mga Batang City Jail" (1991)
(Private Collection)


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Monday, June 20, 2022

THE NINETIES # 242: NANETTE MEDVED (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDU MANZANO, TONTON GUTIERREZ, TOGETHER WITH NIDA BLANCA, BING LOYZAGA, DENNIS PADILLA, ATONG REDILLAS AND PILAR PILAPIL IN MARS RAVELO'S "DARNA" (1991)


"Darna" (1991)
Viva Films
A 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
Release Date December 25, 1991
Based on the character created by Mars Ravelo
Story Eddie Rodriguez, Bey Vito
Screenplay Frank G. Rivera
Cinematography Ramon Marcelino
Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.
Production Designer Benjie de Guzman
Musical Director Willy Cruz
Produced by William Leary
Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario
Direction Joel Lamangan
Cast Nanette Medved (in the title role), Edu Manzano, Tonton Gutierrez/ together with Nida Blanca, Bing Loyzaga, Dennis Padilla, Atong Redillas and Pilar Pilapil/ Introducing Donna Cruz, Tony Lambino/ Also starring Dencio Padilla, Errol Dionisio, Archi Adamos, Ray Ventura, Boy Roque, Jun Hidalgo, Jim Pebenco, Carmi Matic, Guila Alvarez, Roland Montes




Original theatrical poster of "Darna" (1991)
(Private Collection)


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THE NINETIES # 241: ERIC QUIZON, JUN URBANO, JACKIE LOU BLANCO, WITH LEO MARTINEZ, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, BERTNG LABRA, LOU VELOSO IN "JUAN TAMAD AT MISTER SHOOLI SA MONGOLIAN BARBECUE, THE MOVIE" (1991)


"Juan Tamad at Mister Shooli sa Mongolian Barbecue" (1991)
FLT Film International
A 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
Release Date December 25, 1991
Story Manuel Conde, Jun Urbano
Screenplay Jun Urbano, Ricky Lee
Cinematography Johnny Araojo
Film Editor Efren Jarlego
Production Designer Edel Templonuevo
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Executive Producers Atty. Ed Flaminiano and Rose L. Flaminiano
Direction Jun Urbano
Cast Eric Quizon, Jun Urbano, Jackie Lou Blanco/ with Leo Martinez, Caridad Sanchez, Berting Labra, Lou Veloso, Shara Sanchez, L.A. Lopez/ Special Participation of Ramon Zamora

Sunday, June 19, 2022

THE NINETIES # 240: VIC SOTTO, AIZA SEGUERRA, LARRY SILVA, RUBY RODRIGUEZ, JINKY ODA, BAYANI CASIMIRO, JR. AND MISS CHARITO SOLIS IN "OKAY KA, FAIRY KO!, THE MOVIE" (1991)


"Okay Ka, Fairy Ko!, The Movie" (1991)
Regal Films/ M-Zet Films Productions
A 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
Release Date December 25, 1991
Screenplay Bert de leon and Bibeth Orteza
Cinematography Joe Tutanes
Film Editor Eduardo Jarlego
Production Design Visual Illusion
Musical Director Homer Flores
Executive Producers Lily Monteverde and Marvic Sotto
Direction Tony Y. Reyes and Bert de Leon
Cast Vic Sotto, Aiza Seguerra, Larry Silva, Ruby Rodriguez, Jinky Oda, Bayani Casimiro, Jr. and Miss Charito Solis/ Introducing Tweetie de Leon/ Special Participation of Tetchie Agbayani/ Also Starring Panchito, Nova Villa, Romy Diaz, Luz Fernandez





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THE NINETIES # 239: NORA AUNOR, LOTLOT DE LEON, ARMIDA SIGUION-REYNA, JUAN RODRIGO, MARISSA DELGADO, SUBAS HERRERO, DEXTER DORIA, MARILYN VILLAMAYOR IN "ANG TOTOONG BUHAY NI PACITA M." (1991)

MRN Film International’s Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. romped away with eight awards in the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival--- Best Picture, Best Actress (Nora Aunor); Best Director (Elwood Perez); Best Screenplay and Best Original Story (Ricky Lee); Best Film Editor (George Jarlego); Best Musical Score (Danny Tan) and Best Theme Song (Lucio San Pedro).



"Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M." (1991)
MRN Films
A 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
Release Date December 25, 1991
Screenplay Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography Caloy Jacinto
Film Editor George Jarlego
Production Designers Raymond Bajarias, Tonette Policarpio, Lito Torres and Ray Maliuanag
Musical Director Danny Tan
Direction Elwood Perez
Cast Nora Aunor, Lotlot de Leon, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Juan Rodrigo, Subas Herrero, Dexter Doria, Marilyn Villamayor/ Also starring Beverly Salviejo, Evelyn vargas, Soxy Topacio, Eddie Infante, Ernie Zarate, Nanding Fernandez, John Rendez




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A bawdy singer in a cheap pub loves her daughter so much that her world is shattered when her only daughter is accidentally hit by a bullet and becomes comatose. A battle ensues between her and her mother-in-law on whether to turn the respirator off.  (From URIAN Anthology book)

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

THE NINETIES # 238: EDU MANZANO, CRISTINA GONZALES, JOHNNY DELGADO, MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, WITH REZ CORTEZ, WILLIE REVILLAME, DINDO ARROYO, ERIC FRANCISCO, KEVIN DELGADO IN "CONTRERAS GANG" (1991)


"Contreras Gang" (1991)
Moviestars Productions
A 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
Release Date December 25, 1991
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Rey de Leon
Film Editor Pepe Marcos
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Pepe Marcos
Cast Edu Manzano, Cristina Gonzales, Johnny Delgado, Monsour del Rosario/ Also Starring Rez Cortez, Willie Revillame, Dindo Arroyo, Eric Francisco, Kevin Delgado

THE NINETIES # 237: ALMA MORENO, TOBI ALEJAR, GARDO VERZOSA, ALLAN PAULE, TOGETHER WITH ROBERT AREVALO, ORESTES OJEDA, ALICIA ALONZO, ROLDAN AQUINO IN "MAGDALENA S. PALACOL STORY" (1991)


"Magdalena S. Palacol Story" (1991)
Omega Releasing Organization, Inc.
A 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry
Release Date December 25, 1991
Screenplay Jun Lawas
Cinematography Rudy Dino
Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Junn P. Cabreira
Cast Alma Moreno, Tobi Alejar, Gardo Verzosa, Alla Paule/ Also Starring Robert Arevalo, Orestes Ojeda, Alicia Alonzo, Roldan Aquino, Ernie Ortega, Tony Carrion, Ernie Zarate, Pocholo Montes/ Featuring Mike Austria, Eruel Tongco, Rico Gallego, Rafael Romero/ Special Participation- Paola Salonga

Friday, June 17, 2022

THE NINETIES # 236: GEORGE ESTREGAN, JR., SONNY PARSONS, TOGETHER WITH TONY FERRER, BEVERLY VERGEL, ROSA DEL ROSARIO, ROBERT MILLER, USMAN HASSIM, REX LAPID IN "DIGOS MASSACRE" (1991)


"Digos Massacre" (1991)
PMJ Film Productions
Release Date December 19, 1991
Screenplay Marvin 'Boy' Dilloso
Cinematography Ike Orense & Popoy Orense
Direction Noli Salvador
Cast George Estregan, Jr., Sonny Parsons, together with Tony Ferrer, Beverly Vergel, Rosa del Rosario, Robert Miller, Usman Hassim, Rex Lapid, Tata Nel, Joe de Castro, Eddie de Leon

THE NINETIES # 235: GEORGE ESTREGAN, JR., GINO ANTONIO, GABRIEL ROMULO, USMAN HASSIM, WITH ORESTES OJEDA, ROBERT TALBY, ROBERT MILLIER IN "KUATRO KANTOS (BIG 4 NG MAYNILA)" (1991)


"Kuatro Kantos (Big 4 ng Maynila)" (1991)
VG Films International
Release Date December 18, 1991
Screenplay Stanley 'Leleng' Ubaldo, Jr.
Cinematography Rogelio Baruelo
Production Designer Rolly Bernardo
Musical Director Demet Velasquez
Direction Dante Pangilinan
Cast George Estregan, Jr., Gino Antonio, Gabriel Romulo, Usman Hassim/ Also Starring Orestes Ojeda, Robert Talby, Robert Miller, Danny Riel, Ruby Rosa, Eric Enriquez, Belinda Martinez, Gerald Ejercito, Alex David, Rene Balan and Lovely Mansueto/ Introducing Madel Locsin/ Special participation- Bernard Bonnin, Franco Guerrero


Wednesday, June 15, 2022

THE NINETIES # 234: LITO LAPID, MARICEL LAXA, RAMON ZAMORA, ROI VINZON AND BERNARD BONNIN, WITH CONRAD POE, RUEL VERNAL, ROLDAN AQUINO, RUBEN RUSTIA IN "DUDURUGIN KITA NG BALA KO" (1991)

"Dudurugin Kita ng Bala Ko" (1991)
Regal Films
Release Date July 31, 1991
Screenplay Rod Santiago and Joji Vitug
Cinematography Vic Anao
Film Editor Rogelio Salvador
Production Designer Emma Orosco
Musical Director Nony Rodriguez
Direction Rogelio Salvador
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Cast Lito Lapid, Maricel Laxa, Ramon Zamora, Roi Vinzon and Bernard Bonnin/ Also Starring   Conrad Poe, Ruel Vernal, Roldan Aquino, Ruben Rustia, Alicia Alonzo, Ali Sotto, Rosemarie Gil, King Gutierrez, Robert Miller, Rex Lapid, Johnny Vicar, Philip Henson, Usman Hassim, Edward Salvador, Allan Rogelio, Dante Belen, Nony Rodriguez, Vic Felipe, Kris Aguilar, Frank Lapid, Eddie Samonte, Rolly Lapid, Bebeng Amora, Nato Morado, Rudy Lapid, Daddie Salvador, Ting David, Gil Arceo

THE NINETIES # 192: RICHARD GOMEZ, MARICEL LAXA, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, PAQUITO DIAZ, MICHAEL DE MESA, KEVIN DELGADO, WITH SYLVIA SANCHEZ, SUBAS HERRERO, PERLA BAUTISTA IN "BUBURAHIN KITA SA MUNDO" (1991)


"Buburahin Kita sa Mundo" (1991)
Good Harvest Films
Release Date December 11, 1991
Story Efren Esteban
Screenplay Henry Nadong
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Cinematography Ambo Bautista
Production Designer Gregg Navarra
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Direction Joey del Rosario
Cast Richard Gomez, Maricel Laxa, Eddie Gutierrez, Paquito Diaz, Michael de Mesa, Kevin Delgado/Also Starring Sylvia Sanchez, Subas Herrero, Perla Bautista, Ruben Rustia, Ruel Vernal, Robert Talabis, Zandro Zamora, Philip Gamboa, Rex Lapid, Manjo del Mundo, King Gutierrez/ with Harvey Vizcarra, Louie Katana, Arlene Raymundo, Emen Mabanglo, Renato del Prado, Ben Datu, Nonoy de Guzman, Aris Bautista, Danny Riel, Roland Montes, Vic Belaro, Bernard Atienza, Eddie Tuazon, Roger Santos, Boy Salvador, Bebeng Amora, Ramon Fernandez


THE NINETIES # 233: ANDREW E., HERBERT BAUTISTA, JIMMY SANTOS, GELLI DE BELEN, DENNIS PADILLA, OGIE ALCASID, ANJO YLLANA, CARMI MARTIN, SHEILA YSRAEL, RUBY RODRIGUEZ IN "PITONG GAMOL" (1991)


"Pitong Gamol" (1991)
Viva Films
Release Date December 11, 1991
Story and Screenplay Ben Feleo, Ariel Ureta, Ely Matawaran, Vic Jose
Cinematography Ernie dela Paz
Film Editor Renato de Leon
Production Designer Rome Gonzales
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Produced by Vic Jose, Ariel Ureta
Supervising Producer Eric Cuatico
Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.
Direction Ben Feleo
Cast Andrew E., Herbert Bautista, Jimmy Santos, Gelli de Belen, Dennis Padilla, Ogie Alcasid, Anjo Yllana, Carmi Martin, Sheila Ysrael, Ruby Rodriguez/ Also Starring Dencio Padilla, Odette Khan, Dindo Arroyo, Larry Silva, Evelyn Vargas, Kate Gomez, Michelle Adriano, Errol Dionisio, Jinky Oda, Joji Isla, Ching Adriano, Domini Primero, Boy Roque, Ronald Asinas, Boy Cabanatan, Karen Concepcion, Cris Daluz, Fred Esplana





Original theatrical poster of "Pitong Gamol" (1991)
(Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 232: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, MARICEL SORIANO, TOGETHER WITH GLORIA ROMERO, CHARO SANTOS, LUIS GONZALES, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, SYLVIA SANCHEZ IN "DINAMPOT KA LANG SA LUPA" (1991)


"Dinampot Ka Lang sa Lupa" (1991)
Regal Films
Release Date December 4, 1991
Story Jose Javier Reyes
Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes and Jake Tordesillas
Director of Photography Charlie Peralta
Film Editor George Jarlego
Musical Director Lutgardo Labad
Executive Producer Lily Monteverde
Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes
Cast Christopher de Leon, Maricel Soriano/ together with Gloria Romero, Charo Santos, Luis Gonzales, Maritoni Fernandez, Monsour del Rosario, Sylvia Sanchez/ Also Starring Eddie Arenas, Orestes Ojeda, Ronnie Henares, Bella Flores, Dinky Doo, Jr., Bennette Ignacio, Dexter Doria, Malu de Guzman, Renato del Prado, Glenda Araneta, Angela Figueres, Oliver Osorio, Aries Bautista, Cloyd Robinson and Tita de Villa




Original theatrical poster of "Dinampot Ka Lang sa Lupa" (1991)
(Private Collection)

 

Monday, June 13, 2022

THE NINETIES # 231: IAN VENERACION, JOHN REGALA, GEORGE ESTREGAN, JR., JON HERNANDEZ, GARDO VERSOZA, TOGETHER WITH TONY FERRER, JOHNNY DELGADO, RINA REYES, SHIRLEY FUENTES IN "BUKAS... TATAKPAN KA NG DYARYO!" (1991)


"Bukas... Tatakpan Ka ng Dyaryo!" (1991)
Seiko Films
Release Date December 4, 1991
Story and Screenplay Jun Tolentino
Cinematography Ricardo Herrera
Film Editor Ruben Natividad
Production Designer Vic Dabao
Musical Director Benny Medina
Executive Producer Robbie Tan
Direction Ruben Natividad
Cast Ian Veneracion, John Regala, George Estregan, Jr., Jon Hernandez, Gardo Versoza/ together with Tony Ferrer, Johnny Delgado, Rina Reyes, Shirley Fuentes, Perla Bautista, Roldan Aquino/ Also Starring Dick Israel, Baby O'Brien, Suzanne Gonzales, Debraliz, Evelyn Vargas, Turko Cervantes, Edward Salvador/ Introducing Joboy Gomez




 

THE NINETIES # 230: RICKY DAVAO (IN THE TITLE ROLE), JACKIE LOU BLANCO, KEVIN DELGADO, MAILA GULINLA, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, TOMMY ABUEL AND DANTE RIVERO IN "MORO" (1991)


"Moro" (1991)
FLT Film International
Release Date December 4, 1991
Based on the life story of P/Lt.Col. Mandangan P. Domato (WPD)
Screenplay Diego Cagahastian
Cinematography Ricardo Remias
Film Editor Rudy Montecajon
Production Designer Ronnie Cruz
Musical Director Mike Loanzon
Executive Producers Eduardo and Rose Flaminiano
Direction Jose Mari Avellana
Cast Ricky Davao (in the title role), Jackie Lou Blanco, Kevin Delgado, Maila Gumila, Maritoni Fernandez, Tommy Abuel and Dante Rivero/ Also Starring Sabrina M., Bert Olivar, Koko Trinidad, Renato del Prado, Jose Romulo, Vic Varrion, Cris Daluz, Lucy Quinto, Eva Ramos, Tony Angeles, Olive Madridejos, Susan Quinto, Evelyn Loreto

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Sunday, June 12, 2022

THE NINETIES # 229: PAQUITO DIAZ (IN THE TITLE ROLE), HERBERT BAUTISTA, MANILYN REYNES, AIZA SEGUERRA, TOGETHER WITH CHARITO SOLIS, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, BEVRLY VERGEL "DADDY GOON" (1991)


"Daddy Goon" (1991)
Good Harvest Films
Release Date November 27, 1991
Story and Screenplay Lav Diaz, Joe Bartolome, Rodolfo T. Meyer
Cinematography Freddie Conde
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Production Design Jens Peter Gaw, Egay Littaua
Musical Director Demet Velasquez
Supervising Producer Joey Gosiengfiao
Line producer Jesse Ejercito
Executive Producers Ronald Monteverde, Rcardo Monteverde
Direction Rudy T. Meyer
Cast Paquito Diaz (in the title role), Herbert Bautista, Manilyn Reynes, Aiza Seguerra/ together with Charito Solis, Eddie Gutierrez, Beverly Vergel/ Also Starring Eddie Infante, Jaime Fabregas, Dexter Doria, Manjo del Mundo, Feling Cudia, Jaybee Villavert, Joey Padilla, Eddie Tuazon, Eddie Boy Bellosillo, Nonoy de Guzman, Rusty Santos, Aris Bautista, Ben Dato, Rolan Montes, Rolly Lapid, Danny Labra, Eddie Samonte, Renato del Prado



Original theatrical poster of "Daddy Goon" (1991)
9Private Collection)

THE NINETIES # 228: RUDY FERNANDEZ (IN THE TITLE ROLE), DENNIS ROLDAN, MARITONI FERNANDEZ, DONITA ROSE, VIVIAN FOZ AND MICHAEL DE MESA IN "MARKANG BUNGO (THE BOBBY ORTEGA STORY)" (1991)


"Markang Bungo (The Bobby Ortega Story)" (1991)
Bonanza Films
Release Date November 27, 1991
Screenplay Joe Carreon, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography Marcelino'Nonong' Rasca
Film Editor Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Production Designer Catalino Tablizo
Musical Director Jaime Fabregas
Direction Nilo Saez
Cast Rudy Fernandez (in the title role), Dennis Roldan, Maritoni Fernandez, Donita Rose, Vivian Foz and Michael de Mesa/ Also Starring Robert Ortega, Jr., Lito Legaspi, Philip Gamboa, Rez Cortez, Robert Talabis

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Friday, June 10, 2022

THE NINETIES # 227: LITO LAPID, JOHNNY DELGADO, MONICA HERRERA, MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, SHEILA ISRAEL, WITH CONRAD POE, PHILIP GAMBOA IN "LT. JACK MORENO, MEDAL OF VALOR (HABANG NASUSUGATAN LALONG TUMATAPANG)" (1991)

An army lieutenant tells the story of his gallant defense of an army camp from the bloody  attack of the New People's Army that left only for survivors.



"Lt. Jack Moreno, Medal of Valor"(1991)
(Habang Nasusugatan Lalong Tumatapang)
Four-N- Films
Release Date November 20, 1991
Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Director of Photography Vic Anao
Film Editor Rogelio Salvador
Musical Director Mon del Rosario
Direction Manuel M. Nuqui & Leonardo Garcia
Cast Lito Lapid, Johnny Delgado, Monica Herrera, Monsour del Rosario, Sheila Israel/ Also Starring Conrad Poe, Philip Gamboa, Renato del Prado, Ruth Tuazon, Rex Lapid, King Gutierrez, Dindo Arroyo, Zandro Zamora, Allan Rogelio/ with Frank Lapid, Johnny Vicar, Danny Riel, Lito castillo, Jun Rodriguez, Russell Almanzor, Carmela Pangilinan, Lorenz Castillo


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THE NINETIES # 226: AN ALL STAR CAST, THREE EPISODES IN "SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL III" (1991)


Shake, Rattle & Roll 3 (1991)
Good Harvest Unlimited Inc.
Release Date November 19, 1991
Story  Peque Gallaga, Don Escudero and Lore Reyes
Director of Photography Joe Tutanes
Film Editor Danny Gloria
Art Direction Roy Lachica
Production Designer Don Escudero
Musical Director Toto Gentica
Produced by Joey Gosiengfiao
Executive Producers Ronald Stephen Monteverde and Rochard Goldwyn Monteverde
Direction Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes
Three Episodes/
Episode 1: “Yaya”- Cast- Kris Aquino, Rosemarie Gil, Ogie Alcasid, Mae-Ann Adonis, Mary Joyce Reyes, Lilia Cuntapay, Eva Ramos
Episode 2: “Ate”- Cast- Janice de Belen, Gina Alajar, Joel Torre, Armida Siguon-Reyna, Subas Herrero, Inday Badiday, Pen Medina, Lucy Quinto, Cris Daluz, Jose Javier Reyes, Cris Balse, Jomari Yllana
Episode 3: “Nanay”- Cast Manilyn Reynes, Joey Marquez, Ai Ai Delas Alas, Vangie Labalan, Ricardo Cepeda, Manny CastaƱeda, Candy Pangilinan

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

THE SEVENTIES # 1264: RAMON ZAMORA, LOTIS KEY, LEOPOLDO SALCEDO, ROSEMARIE GIL, TANGE IN "KARUNUNGANG ITIM (AKA: THE HALF BODY MAN)" (1976)

"Karunungang Itim" was released internationally as "The Half Body Man"


"Karunungang Itim (Aka: The Half Body Man)" (1976)
Kinavesa International
Release Date August 20, 1976
Direction Joseph Kong, Noli Villar
Cast Ramon Zamora, Lotis Key, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rosemarie Gil, Tange