At least 14 Filipino movies were released in theaters in November 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Delinkwente
Regalo: Birthday Gift
Love Notes the Movie
The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
Manalo, Matalo Mahal Kita
Bossing
Tagos sa Laman
Pamilya Valderama: Kahit Sariling Dugo
Mangarap Ka
Tong-Its
Sigaw ng Puso
Salamat sa Lotto, Linggo-Linggo Doble Pasko
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
Ang Titser Kong Pogi
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Original Release Date: November 02, 1995
Production Company: Mahogany Pictures
MAIN CAST
Kier Legaspi ... Richard
Emilio Garcia ... Tony
Gandong Cervantes ... Bong
Francis Enriquez ... Alex
Raymond Bagatsing ... Rodel
Stella Ruiz ... Shiela
Joanne Pascual ... Malou
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Story and Screenplay ... Sonny Saret Abelardo and Jerry O. Tirazona
Cinematography ... Val Dauz
Production Design ... Alex Ochoa and Mark Anthony Cocjin
Editing ... Ferren Salumbides
Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas
NOTES:
*** Kier Legaspi's first of three movies for November 1995, apart from Bossing and Mangarap Ka (Tagalog: You Dream).
*** Lito Legaspi, his father, is part of the supporting cast.
Regalo: Birthday Gift
Original Release Date: November 02, 1995
Production Company: El Niño Films
MAIN CAST
Daniel Fernando ... Ricardo
Sheila Ysrael ... Amanda
Dan Fernandez ... Gardo
Sarah Gomez ... Sabel
Alicia Alonzo ... Nana Idad
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Cesar S.B. Abella
Production Design ... Lawin Ranay
Editing ... Tony Sy
Musical Direction ... Rey Ramos
NOTES:
*** The storyline follows newlyweds Ricardo (Daniel Fernando) and Amanda (Sheila Ysrael). After Ricardo was paralyzed, Amanda was soon seduced by the household servant Gardo (Dan Fernandez). Dan Fernandez married Sheila Ysrael in 2001.
*** Regalo is the Tagalog word for gift.
Love Notes the Movie
Original Release Date: November 02, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Vina Morales ... Tricia
Gary Estrada ... Mike
Donna Cruz ... Dilitas
Keempee De Leon ... Norman
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Maryo J. de los Reyes
Story and Screenplay ... based on letters sent to program host Joe D'Mango
Cinematography ... Jun Pereira
Production Design ... Manny Morfe and Judy Lou de Pio
Editing ... Jess Navarro
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTE:
*** The movie is a two-episode film based on Joe D'Mango's TV program that was airing on ABC-5 at that time. The said episodes are "Someone's Always Saying Goodbye" and "Langit na Naman" (Tagalog: Heaven Once More).
The Marita Gonzaga Rape-Slay: In God We Trust!
Original Release Date: November 09, 1995
Production Companies: Regal Films and Golden Lions Films
MAIN CAST
Sunshine Cruz ... Marita Gonzaga
Jinggoy Estrada ... Boy, the witness
Maggie de la Riva ... Justina Gonzaga, Marita's mother
Tommy Abuel ... Atty. Gonzaga, Marita's father
Royette Padilla ... Roy
Brando Legaspi ... Rando
Manjo Del Mundo ... Monte
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas
Cinematography ... Boy Dominguez
Production Design ... Gabby Francisco
Editing ... Abelardo 'Dho' Hulleza
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Lily Monteverde, Carlo J. Caparas, and Donna Villa
NOTES:
*** The movie is based on the story of Farita Punzalan.
*** TAGLINE: "Family lives go on hold after a daughter's murder ... a tragedy that left permanent pain ... only God can console!"
*** The them from Schindler's List is played by the violinists in the funeral scene.
Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita (Tagalog: Win, Lose, I Love You)
Original Release Date: November 08, 1995
Production Company: Neo Films
MAIN CAST
Cesar Montano ... Jack
Mikee Cojuangco ... Pat
Mark Gil ... Felix
Danny 'Brownie' Punzalan ... Boy
Gloria Sevilla ... Inay
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Story and Screenplay ... Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Cinematography ... Juanito Pereira
Production Design ... Randy Gamier
Editing ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao and Joyce Bernal
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** The first of two movies for the month of November 1995 that deals with the national lottery operated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The other one is Salamat sa Lotto, Linggo-Linggo Doble Pasko (Tagalog: Thanks to Lotto, Every Week Double Christmas).
*** The storyline follows strangers (Cesar Montano and Mikee Cojuangco) who got into trouble and romance because of a winning lottery ticket. The combine names of their characters sound like 'jackpot.'
*** TAGLINE: "Ang sugal, parang pag-ibig. May tumatama ... at may tinatamaan." (Tagalog: Gambling is like love. Someone hits [the prize] ... and someone gets hit.)
*** During that time, each lotto ticket costs 10 pesos. The winning combination in the movie is 33-2-3-36-9-21.
*** The theme song Sana Ay Mahalin Mo Rin Ako (Tagalog: Hoping You Will Love Me Too) is performed by the April Boys.
Bossing
Original Release Date: November 09, 1995
Production Company: Solar Films
MAIN CAST
Ronald Gan ... Carlo 'Bossing' Diamante
Jorge Estregan ... Asiong
Kier Legaspi ... Dexter
Lito Legaspi ... Cong. Duval
Rez Cortez ... Waldo De Guzman
Rhey Roldan ... Darmo
Boy Fernandez ... Alex
Bobby Benitez ... Bob
Danny Riel ... Doming
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Rey Sagum
Screenplay ... Fred Joson
Cinematography ... Rudy Quijano
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction ... Marita Manuel
Executive Producers ... Estela O. Ledesma
NOTE:
*** Jose Manalo (credited as Ariel Manalo) plays Jose, a sidekick to the title character. In several movies, he also played a sidekick to comedian Vic Sotto, who is known as Bossing.
Tagos sa Laman (Tagalog: Deep Through the Flesh)
Original Release Date: November 15, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Carmina Villaroel ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Tonton Gutierrez ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Eric Quizon ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Raymond Bagatsing ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Sunshine Cruz ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Alma Concepcion ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Dante Rivero ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Elizabeth Oropesa ... [information to be provided upon availability]
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Mel Chionglo
Story and Screenplay ... Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee
Cinematography ... George Tutanes
Production Design ... Edgar Martin Littaua
Editing ... George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Lily Monteverde
NOTE:
*** The final film collaboration between Carmina Villaroel and Mel Chionglo, after 1988's Babaeng Hampaslupa (Tagalog: Dirt Poor Woman) and 1990's Dyesebel.
Original Release Date: November 16, 1995
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Phillip Salvador ... Bobby Valderama
Nanette Medved ... Marivic
Isko Moreno ... Elmer
Shirley Fuentes ... Joy
Kimberly Diaz ... Lani
Paquito Diaz ... Don Amadeo
Amado Cortez ... Aristo
Eula Valdez ... Monica
Cris Villanueva ... David
John Regala ... Sonny Valderama
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Augusto Salvador
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Baltazar Dauz and Roger Estrada
Production Design ... Rolly Bernardo
Editing ... Renato De Leon
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan
NOTE:
*** The storyline follows the clash between an National Bureau of Investigation agent (Phillip Salvador) who is pitted against his brother (John Regala) whose jealousy caused him to seek comfort and 'love' from a drug lord (Paquito Diaz).
Original Release Date: November 22, 1995
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Mark Anthony Fernandez ... Nonoy
Claudine Barretto ... Jenny
Kier Legaspi ... Jayvee
Gio Alvarez ... Glen
Roselle Nava ... Trishia
Nikka Valencia ... Marie
Dante Rivero ... Roberto
Boots Anson-Roa ... Belen
Gina Pareño ... Lucita
Anita Linda ... Celia
Charlie Davao ... Manolo
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Rory B. Quintos
Story ... Olivia M. Lamasan
Screenplay ... Ricardo Lee and Jerry Lopez Sineneng
Cinematography ... Joe Batac Jr. and Ricardo Jacinto
Production Design ... Nuel C. Naval
Editing ... Jesus Navarro
Musical Direction ... Eric Antonio and Carlo Bulahan
Executive Producers ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTES:
*** The storyline follows childhood friends (Mark Anthony Fernandez and Claudine Barretto) who move to the city to pursue an education at the University of the Philippines, the country's premiere educational institution. Changes in circumstances and their personalities will challenge their young love.
***The similarly titled theme song was performed by rock band AfterImage.
Tong-Its
Original Release Date: November 23, 1995
Production Company: Neo Films
MAIN CAST
Janno Gibbs ... Butch Prado
Francis Magalona ... Jett Perez
Graciaaaa ... Angel Aragon
Anthony Alonzo ... Chief Olivar
Roy Alvarez ... Col. Gadion
Ramon Christopher ... Dator
Anthony Castelo ... Congressman Perez
Shielu Bharwani ... Mamang
Romy Diaz ... Papa Obet
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... J. Erastheo 'Baby' Navoa
Story and Screenplay ... Henry Lopez and J. Erastheo Navoa
Cinematography ... Ricardo 'Carding' Herrera
Production Design ... Nuel C. Naval
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Jessie Lasaten
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** This comedy film follows two police officers (Janno Gibbs and Francis Magalona) who investigate a minor traffic accident only to find out that one of the drivers is a witness to the murder of a cop.
*** Tong-its is also the name of a popular three-player rummy card game in the Philippines. Played using the standard deck of 52 cards, the game's rules are similar to the American card game Tonk and also has similarities with the Chinese tile game Mahjong.
Sigaw ng Puso (Tagalog: Call of the Heart)
Original Release Date: November 23, 1995
Production Companies: Premier International Corp. and Megavision Film
MAIN CAST
Hiroyuki Sanada ... Hideyuki Harada
Lorna Tolentino ... Nikki
Sharmaine Arnaiz ... Kathy
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Kazuki Omori
Story ... Yasuyuki Ota
Screenplay ... Kazuki Omori and Hisao Masuda
Cinematography ... Makoto Watanabe
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... Michiko Ikeda
Musical Direction ... Makoto Watanabe
Executive Producer ... Hisao Masuda
NOTE:
*** Released in Japan as Emergency Call.
Original Release Date: November 30, 1995
Production Company: Golden Lions Films
MAIN CAST
Eddie Garcia ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Tessie Tomas ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Dawn Zulueta ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Tonton Gutierrez ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Gina Alajar ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Maggie de la Riva ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Jinggoy Estrada ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Manuel Morato ... himself
Joel Torre ... The PCSO Chairman
Boots Anson- Roa ... [information to be provided upon availability]
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas
Cinematography ... Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... Abelardo 'Dho' Hulleza
Musical Direction ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Executive Producer ... Donna Villa
NOTES:
*** Second movie for the month of November 1995 that deals with the national lottery operated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. The previous one was Manalo, Matalo, Mahal Kita (Tagalog: Win, Lose, I Love You).
*** TAGLINE: "God creates miracles. Sometimes, big, big, big jackpots."
*** The pre-Christmas presentation of Golden Lions Films in 1995.
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan (Tagalog: My Balikbayan Girlfriend)
Original Release Date: November 30, 1995
Production Company: FPJ Productions
MAIN CAST
Fernando Poe Jr. ... Nanding
Anjanette Abayari ... Catalina 'Cathy' Bayombong
Maritoni Fernandez ... Digna
Paquito Diaz ... Frankie
Max Alvarado ... Maxie
Dencio Padilla ... Steve
Romy Diaz ... Johnny
Boy Alano ... Tino/Tina
Jaime Fabregas ... Don Facundo
Rudy Meyer ... Dolfo
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Pablo Santiago
Story ... Pablo S. Gomez
Screenplay ... Pablo S. Gomez, Manny Buising, and Jaime Fabregas
Cinematography ... Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez
Production Design ... Arnord De Jesus
Editing ... Augusto Salvador and Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Fernando Poe Jr.
NOTES:
*** This action-comedy-romance movie is about Nanding, a jeepney driver that sparks a romance with a spoiled balikbayan heiress. The jeepney driver will save the heiress from an evil relative who is after her wealth.
*** The character names of Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, and Dencio Padilla are based on their real names: Francisco Bustillos Diaz Sr., Gavino Maximo Teodosio, and Esteban Buenvinida Baldivia.
*** The guest performers are Chiquito, Randy Santiago, Janno Gibbs, German Moreno, Odetee Khan, and Doreen Bernal.
*** Balikbayan is the Tagalog term for an overseas Filipino who returned to the Philippines.
Original Release Date: November 30, 1995
Production Companies: Mahogany Pictures and RRJ Films
MAIN CAST
Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. ... Joey Perez
Sunshine Cruz ... Cynthia
Dick Israel ... Morgan
Tom Taus ... Jimbo
King Gutierrez ... Martin
Zandro Zamora ... Police Chief
Ruby Rodriguez ... Sharon, Cynthia's Friend
Jorge Estregan ... Emilio
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Danilo P. Cabreira
Story and Screenplay ... Jojo Lapus
Cinematography ... Pablo Bautista and Rey Lapid
Production Design ... Abel Molina
Editing ... Jose 'Pepe' Marcos
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Jose Mari Bautista and Victor Villegas
NOTES:
*** This action-comedy-drama is about a police officer (Bong Revilla) who goes undercover in Subic as a Kindergarten teacher to secretly probe a case in which he was framed up. A co-teacher (Sunshine Cruz) becomes his love interest. This teacher and one of his students are both related to one of the antagonists.
*** The plot is similar to Kindergarten Cop.
*** Jorge Estregan plays the role of Emilio. His full real name is Emilio Ramon Pelayo Ejercito III. Seventeen years later, he would play the titular role of Emilio Aguinaldo in the historical biopic El Presidente.
