THE NINETIES # 1114: LITO LAPID, ROI VINZON, AYA MEDEL, MIKEY MACAPAGAL ARROYO, PATRICK DELA ROSA, CHARLIE DAVAO, ANGELA VELEZ AND INTRODUCING MARK LAPID IN "LARGADO, IBABALIK KITA SA PINANGGALINGAN MO!" (1999)

 Considered as the NBI's best law enforcer, a man is assigned to nail down an unstoppable criminal who keeps on disguising himself to avoid being caught.

"Largado, Ibabalik Kita sa Pinanggalingan Mo" (1999)

Classic Films

Release Date December 8, 1999

Story and Screenplay Nelson Cayabyab

Cinematography Rey Lapid

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Production Design Sonny Valencia

Direction Jesus Jose and Rogelio Salvador

Cast Lito Lapid, Roi Vinzon, Aya Medel, Mikey Macapagal Arroyo, Patrick dela Rosa, Charlie Davao, Angela Velez/ Introducing Mark Lapid

THE NINETIES # 1113: ALICE DIXSON, GISELLE TOENGI, WITH RUSTOM PADILLA, BOOTS ANSON ROA AND INTRODUCING OLIVER HARTMANN IN "GANITO AKO MAGMAHAL" (1999)

With her husband serving time in jail, a wife struggles to keep her family together as she cope with a sudden change of fortune and an unsympathetic mother-in-law.

"Ganito Ako Magmahal" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date December 1, 1999

Story and Screenplay Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography Rico Jacinto

Film Editor Danny Gloria

Production Design Elmer Bais

Musical Director Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Direction Manny Castaneda

Cast Alice Dixson, Giselle Toengi/ Also starring Rustom Padilla, Boots Anson Roa, Gilleth Sandico/ Introducing Oliver Hartmann

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THE NINETIES # 1112: RICKY DAVAO, JOEL TORRE, CRIZ VILLANUEVA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE, RIO LOCSIN, LARA FABREGAS, DARIA RAMIREZ, JOONEE GAMBOA, ED ROCHA IN MIKE DE LEON'S "BAYANING 3RD WORLD" (1999)

In preparation for a movie they want to make, a film director and his screenwriter research on the life of the national hero and get contradictory testimonies regarding his retraction and other issues. They find out that each person from the past that they encounter has created his or her own Rizal according to his or her own need.  In the end, they decide not to make the movie on Rizal.

"Bayaning 3rd World" (1999)

Cinema Artists

Release Date December 1, 1999

Story and Screenplay Mike de Leon, Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr.

Cinematography Ding Achacoso

Film Editor Armando Jarlego

Production Design Roy Lachica

Musical Director Lorrie Ilustre

Direction Mike de Leon

Cast Ricky Davao, Joel Torre, Cris Villanueva, Cherry Pie Picache, Rio Locsin, Lara Fabregas, Daria Ramirez, Joonee Gamboa, Ed Rocha, Bon Vibar

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THE NINETIES # 1111: PHILLIP SALVADOR, JESTONI ALARCON, CHARLENE GONZALES, WITH STELLA RUIZ, RICARDO CEPEDA, DINDO ARROYO, BAYANI AGBAYANI IN "RESBAK, BABALIKAN KITA" (1999)

A security guard joins a gold hunt headed by a general. Things get complicated when he gets involved with the general's battered kept woman.

"Resbak, Babalikan Kita" (1999)

Seiko Films

An AS Productions

Release Date November 29, 1999

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Renato' Ning-Ning' de Leon

Production Design Alex Ochoa

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Executive Producer Robbie Tan

Direction Augusto Salvador

Cast Phillip Salvador, Jestoni Alarcon, Charlene Gonzales/ Also starring Stella Ruiz, Ricardo Cepeda, Dindo Arroyo, Bayani Agbayani, Eva Darren, Menggie Cobarrubias, Levi Ignacio, Fred Moro, Polly Cadsawan, RG Gutierrez  

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THE NINETIES # 1110: LEO MARTINEZ, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, ERIC QUIZON, JOHN ESTRADA, GLADYS REYES, VIA VELOSO, CANDY PANGILINAN, WINNIE CORDERO IN "WEDER-WEDER LANG 'YAN" (1999)

A millionaire finds out who among his relatives loves him truly and who are interested only in his money--- when he suddenly becomes impoverished.

"Weder-Weder Lang 'Yan" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date November 24, 1999

Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Jun Pereira

Film Editor Rene Tala

Production Design Arnel Clemente

Musical Director Amanda Ferrer

Direction Boots Plata

Cast Leo Martinez, Wowie de Guzman, Eric Quizon, John Estrada, Gladys Reyes, Via Veloso, Candy Pangilinan, Winnie Cordero, Ida Yaneza

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THE NINETIES # 1109: RICHARD GOMEZ, JOYCE JIMENEZ, POPS FERNANDEZ, WITH LITO LEGASPI, CHINGGOY ALONSO, DAISY REYES, GISELLE SANCHEZ IN MARYO J. DELOS REYES' "LINLANG" (1999)

A wife discovers her husband's affair with an obsessed woman, tries to go with her life as if nothing happened, until things get out of hand and tragedy occurs.

"Linlang" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date November 24, 1999

Story and Screenplay Roy Iglesias

Cinematography Shayne Clemente

Film Editor Jess Navarro

Production Design Gerry Santos

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction  Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Richard Gomez, Joyce Jimenez, Pops Fernandez/ Also starring Lito Legaspi, Chinggoy Alonso, Daisy Reyes, Giselle Sanchez

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THE NINETIES # 1108: CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, AIKO MELENDEZ, MARICEL LAXA, WITH MAGGIE DELA RIVA, CANDY PANGILINAN, GEORGIA ORTEGA, TOFFEE CALMA, CHARINA SCOTT IN "HIGIT PA SA BUHAY KO" (1999)

A man is torn between his love for his wife and daughter and his responsibility towards his son by another woman.

"Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

Regal Films and MAQ Productions

Release Date November 17, 1999

Story and Screenplay Pelita Peralta Uy, Raquel Villavicencio

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor George Jarlego

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Noel Zarate

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction  Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Christopher de Leon, Aiko Melendez, Maricel Laxa/ Also starring Maggie dela Riva, Candy Pangilinan, Georgia Ortega, Toffee Calma, Charina Scott, Emman Abeleda, Marita Zobel, Luz Valdez, Ramil Rodriguez, Chiqui Xeres Burgos

Original theatrical poster of :Higit Pa Sa Buhay Ko" (1999)

(Private Collection)

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THE NINETIES # 1107: JUDY ANN SANTOS, WOWIE DE GUZMAN, WITH ERIC QUIZON, GINA PARENO, VANESSA DEL BIANCO, TROY MONTERO IN "DITO SA PUSO KO" (1999)

Two friends discover their love for each other after winning a trip for two to the U.S. and realizing that one can't be without the other.

"Dito sa Puso Ko (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date November 10, 1999

Story and Screenplay Mel Mendoza del Rosario

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editor Lyra Porras Garzon

Production Design Toto Sanchez- Mariscal

Musical Director Ardie Lopez

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction  Enrico S. Quizon (aka. Eric Quizon)

Cast Judy Ann Santos, Wowie de Guzman/ Also starring Eric Quizon, Vanessa del Bianco, Troy Montero, Gina Pareno, John Lapus, Aiza Marquez, JR Trinidad

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THE NINETIES # 1106: RONNIE RICKETTS, VINA MORALES, WITH ZOREN LEGASPI, EDGAR MANDE, BRANDO LEGFASPI, ACE MANALANG, DINKY DOO, JR., MICKEY MACAPAGAL ARROYO, KARA MARZAN IN "ANG BOYFRIEND KONG PARI" (1999)

A journalist is assigned to cover the story of a kidnapped priest who was her former sweetheart.

"Ang Boyfriend Kong Pari" (1999)

EDL Productions and Crystal Films

Release Date November 10, 1999

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Val Daluz

Film Editor Augusto Salvador

Production Design Rod dela Pena

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction  Ronn-Rick (aka. Ronnie Ricketts)

Cast Ronnie Ricketts, Vina Morales/ Also starring Zoren Legaspi, Edgar Mande, Brando Legaspi, Ace Manalang, Dinky Doo, Jr., Mickey Macapagal Arroyo, Kara Marzan

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THE NINETIES # 1105: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, KLAUDIA KORONEL, WITH MARK GIL, CHARLIE DAVAO, CALOY ALDE, GEORGIA ORTEGA IN "DUGO NG BIRHEN, EL KAPITAN" (1999)

A resurrected Spanish captain battles a forest ranger for the heart of a green-eyed virgin, the former because of a curse and the latter because of love.

"Dugo ng Birhen, El Kapitan" (1999)

Good Harvest Films

Release Date October 27, 1999

Story and Screenplay Frederick Bailey, Rico Maria Ilarde, Andrew Paredes

Cinematography Johnny Araojo

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Fritz Silorio

Musical Director Angelo Villegas

Direction  Rico Maria Ilarde

Cast Monsour del Rosario, Klaudia Koronel/ Also starring Mark Gil, Charlie Davao, Caloy Alde, Georgia Ortega, Ronald Asinas, Lilia Cuntapay, Marinella Moran

THE NINETIES # 1104: JOHN REGALA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), BETH TAMAYO, MAT RANILLO III, WILLIAM MARTINEZ, MIKEE VILLANUEVA, BOB SOLER, DICK ISRAEL IN "ASKAL (ASONG KALYA)" (1999)

After losing his old mentor, a man promises himself that he will do everything, even get involved in illegal activities, just to get rich so that he can help all the street children and give them a fighting chance in life.

"Askal (Asong Kalye)" (1999)

JVS Productions

Release Date October 27, 1999

Story and Screenplay John Regala

Cinematography Danny Dauz

Film Editor Augusto Salvador, Abelardo Hulleza

Production Design Catalino Tablizo

Musical Director Andrew E.

Direction John Regala

Cast John Regala (in the title role), Beth Tamayo, Mat Ranillo III, William Martinez, Mikee Villanueva, Bob Soler, Dick Israel/ Also starring Levy Ignacio, CJ Ramos, Jonar Aristorenas, Boy Francisco, Wex Milan

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THE NINETIES # 1103: ANTOINETTE TAUS, DINGDONG DANTES, SUNSHINE DIZON, POLO RAVALES, WITH GINA PARENO, JOEL TORRE, MARIANNE DELA RIVA, JUAN RODRIGO IN "KISS MO 'KO" (1999)

A group of friends are enjoying the last days of summer. One of the girls has a problem with her boyfriend who neglects her. She creates an imaginary suitor to make him jealous. Conflict starts when she meets and fall in love with a man who has all the characteristics of her imaginary suitor.

"Kiss Mo "Ko" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date October 25, 1999

Story and Screenplay RJ Nuevas

Cinematography Charlie Peralta

Film Editor Joyce Bernal

Production Design Jonathan Ling Aligada

Musical Director Jimmy Antiporda

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Jay Altarejos

Cast Antoinette Taus, Dingdong Dantes, Sunshine Dizon, Polo Ravales/ Also starring 

Gina Pareno, Joel Torre, Shamaine Buencamino, Marianne dela Riva, Nonie Buencamino, Juan Rodrigo, Katya Santos, Andrea del Rosario, Jam Melendez, Harold Macasero/ With a special participation of Ai-Ai delas Alas

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THE NINETIES # 1102: REDFORD WHITE, CARDING CASTRO,WITH BERNADETTE ALLYSON, BERNARDO BERNARDO, BARON GEISLER, SAMMY LAGMAY, RAMON CHRISTOPHER IN "TAR-SAN" (1999)

Two men try to save their adopted village from the hands of a scheming and greedy engineer who wants to mine the abundant gold in the area. 

"Tar-San"

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date October 13, 1999

Story and Screenplay Woodrow Serafin

Cinematography Oscar Querijero

Film Editor Edmond 'Bot' Jarlego

Production Design Raymond Bajarias

Musical Director Mon del Rosario

Direction Efren 'Loging' Jarlego

Cast Redford White, Carding Castro/ Also starring Bernadette Allyson, Bernardo Bernardo, baron Geisler, Sammy lagmay, Ramon Christopher, Jodi Santamaria, Whitney Tyson, Carlos Agassi

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THE NINETIES # 1101: MONSOUR DEL ROSARIO, CARMINA VILLARROEL, WITH MAT RANILLO III, MIKE GAYOSO, DINKY DOO, JR. IN "LALABAN AKO HANGGANG SA HULING HININGA" (1999)

A former hitman returns to his old job to finance his girlfriend's medical needs.

"Lalaban Ako Hanggang sa Huling Hininga" (1999)

Regal Films and Good Harvest Films

Release Date October 13, 1999

Story and Screenplay Philip Ko, Jimmy Ko

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Jose 'Joe' Solo

Production Design Lito Estacio, Max Paglinawan

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Direction Rolly Bernardo, Roberto delos Reyes

Cast Monsour del Rosario, Carmin Villarroel/ Also starring Mat Ranillo III, Mike Gayoso, Dinky Doo. Jr., Panyang, Vic Varrion, Froilan Sales

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THE NINETIES # 1100: RITA MAGDALENA, KATRINA PAULA, AMALIA JONES, WITH POPPO LONTOC, VON SERRA, LYRA LORENA IN "WANTED: G.R.O." (1999)

Three women brought together by fate. Three women trapped in the sex trade. Together, they strive to fight life's many battles, relying on each other for strength, hoping for that one day, they will find their way out of rut.

"Wanted: G.R.O." (1999)

Taurus Films

Release Date October 6, 1999

Story and Screenplay Rolando Reyes

Cinematography Boy Anao

Film Editor Nap Montebon

Production Design Ver Langcauon

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Direction Rolly Bernardo, Roberto delos Reyes

Cast Rita Magdalena, Amalia Jones, Katrina Paula/ Also starring Poppo Lontoc, Von Serra, Lyra Lorena, Ariel Reyes, Nick Alladin, Dennis Coronel/ Featuring Razelle Angela

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THE NINETIES # 1099: EDDIE GARCIA, BLAKDYAK, RUFA MAE QUINTO, PATRICIA JAVIER, WITH ROY ALVAREZ, RYAN EIGENMANN, LEE ROBIN SALAZAR IN "ASIN AT PAMINTA" (1999)

"Asin at Paminta" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date October 6, 1999

Story and Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ver Dauz

Film Editor Nonoy Santillan

Production Design Ben Payumo

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Jun Aristorenas

Cast Eddie Garcia, Blakdyak, Rufa Mae Quinto, Patricia Javier/ Also starring Roy Alvarez, Ryan Eigenmann, Lee Robin Salazar, Jun Aristorenas, Jr., Fernando Montenegro, Boy Roque, Menggie Cobarrubias, Nelcy Benedicto/ Special Participation of Ace Espinosa, Rez Cortez, Richard Quan

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THE NINETIES # 1098: PRISCILLA ALMEDA, GARY ESTRADA, SAMANTHA LOPEZ, RAY VENTURA IN "SUTLA" (1999)

 A young woman discovers the ecstasy of loving and the pain of losing the one she loves.

"Sutla" (1999)

Solar Films

Release Date September 29, 1999

Story and Screenplay Lualhati Bautista

Direction Romy V. Suzara

Cast Priscilla Almeda, Gary Estrada, Samantha Lopez, Ray Ventura

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THE NINETIES # 1097: JERIC RAVAL, KIER LEGASPI, DAISY REYES, ROY ALVAREZ, BING DAVAO, PATRICK DELA ROSA, MIKE GAYOSO IN "KAPAG KUMULO ANG DUGO" (1999)

A policeman's dark family background is revealed when he discovers that his parents were members of a notorious syndicate, that their killers were from a rival syndicate, and that he is now their next target.

"Kapag Kumulo ang Dugo" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date September 29, 1999

Screenplay Eduardo 'Boy' Gonzales

Cinematography Vic Anao

Film Editor Francisco Vinarao

Production Design Al Lintag

Musical Director Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Leonardo Garcia

Cast Eric Raval, Kier Legaspi, Daisy Reyes, Roy Alvarez/ Also starring Bing Davao, Patrick dela Rosa, Mike Gayoso, Eddie del mar, Ace Iglesias, Cindy Moreno, Orestes Ojeda, Jess Vargas, Mike Vergel

THE NINETIES # 1096: IAN VENERACION, RYAN EIGENMANN, PATRICIA JAVIER IN "UNFAITHFUL WIFE 2: SANA'Y HUWAG AKONG MALIGAW" (1999)

A woman is torn between her husband and his best friend who was her first love.

Unfaithful Wife 2: Sana'y Huwag Akong Maligaw" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date September 22, 1999

Screenplay Elsa Martinez Coscolluela

Cinematography Richard Padernal

Film Editor Jess Navarro

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Peque Gallaga and Lorenzo 'Lore' Reyes

Cast Ian Vecnaracion, Ryan Eigenmann, Patricia Javier/ Also starring Justin Simoy, Daniella, Subas Herrero, Maureen Larazabal, Anita Linda, Elsa Mapua

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THE NINETIES # 1095: KLAUDIA KORONEL, GARY ESTRADA, TONTON GUTIERREZ, LEANDRO BALDEMOR, BEMBOL ROCO, YDA MANZANO IN "GAMUGAMONG DAGAT" (1999)

To help her sick mother, a woman uses her body to earn money but she is forced to choose between the man she loves and her mother whose life is in the hands of a selfish politician's son.

"Gamugamong Dagat" (1999)

Regal Films

Release Date September 22, 1999

Screenplay Arnold Rimon Martinez

Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto

Film Editor Dante Nava

Production Design Imelda Gabriel, Sancho Tajume

Musical Director Blitz Padua

Executive Producer Lily Monteverde

Direction Tata Esteban

Cast Klaudia Koronel, Gary Estrada, Tonton Gutierrez, Leandro Baldemor, Bembol Roco, Yda Manzano

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THE NINETIES # 1094: ROBIN PADILLA, JOYCE JIMENEZ, WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, DENNIS PADILLA, RUSTOM PADILLA, ACE ESPINOSA IN "BILIB AKO SA 'YO" (1999)

A man and his team of security personnel get involved in a shootout with holduppers. He meets a young lady who turns out to be the sister of one of those killed in the shootout. His guilty conscience leads him to help the lady7 as he tries to evade the leaded of the holduppers who wants to get even.

"Bilib Ako sa 'Yo" (1999)

Viva Films

Release Date September 15, 1999

Screenplay Eddie Rodriguez, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Film Editor Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Production Design Melchor Defensor

Musical Director Willie Yusi

Executive Producer Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Direction Eddie Rodriguez

Cast Robin Padilla, Joyce Jimenez/ Also starring Eddie Gutierrez, Dennis Padilla, Rustom Padilla, Ace Espinosa/ Co-starring Allan K, Royette Padilla, Jun Hidalgo, Boy Roque, July Hidalgo, Tintoy, Gil Carino, Jun Arenas, Leechard Sicangco

THE NINETIES # 1093: VICTOR NERI (IN THE TITLE ROLE), SHARMAINE ARNAIZ, RAYMOND BAGATSING, EMILIO GARCIA, VIA VELOSO AND WITH THE SPECIAL PARTICIPATION OF JERICHO ROSALES IN "SUSPEK" (1999)

A man seeks out a corrupt police officer and his honchos to avenge the death of his wife and to clear his name from a crime he did not commit.

"Suspek" (1999)

Star Cinema Productions

Release Date September 8, 1999

Screenplay Willy Laconsay

Cinematography Rody Dino, Ramon Marcelino

Film Editor Toto Natividad

Production Design Allan Leynes

Musical Director Edwin Ortega

Direction Toto Natividad

Cast Victor Neri (in the title role), Sharmaine Arnaiz, Raymond Bagatsing, Emilio Garcia, Via Veloso/ with the special participation of Jericho Rosales/ Also starring Romy Diaz, Daniel Fernando, Dindo Arroyo, Patrick dela Rosa, Shintaro Valdez, Archie Adamos

Emilio Garcia and Via Veloso in a secene from "Suspek" (1999)

(Image- from The URIAN Anthology 1990-99)

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THE NINETIES # 1092: YNEZ VENERACION, ANA CAPRI, ANTON BERNARDO, ALLAN PAULE, MARINELLA MORAN IN MARYO J. DELOS REYES' "SA PARAISO NI EFREN" (1999)

An NGO worker discovers and participates in the life of a macho dancer who lives with both his wife and mistress under ne roof.

"Sa Paraiso ni Efren" (1999)

Good Harvest Films

Release Date September 1, 1999

Screenplay Jun Lana

Cinematography Shayne Sarte- Clemente

Film Editor Roberto Vasadre

Production Design Edmer Bais

Musical Director Archie Castillo

Direction Maryo J. delos Reyes

Cast Ynez Veneracion, ,

Ana Capri, Anton Bernardo, Allan Paule, Marinella Moran/ Also starring Poppo Lontoc, Vangie Labalan, Anita Linda

Original theatrical poster of "Sa Paraiso ni Efren" (1999)

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