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Movies That Mark 30th Year in February 2024

The Filipino movie industry was much more prolific in 1994. At least 10 movies were released  in February of that year. Many of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.

Chop-Chop Lady: The Elsa Santos Castillo Story
Dino Obrero: Haring Daga
Hatay Tataw Hataw
Kapantay ay Langit
Geron Olivar
Pinagbiyak Na Bunga: Lookalayk
Bawal Na Gamot
Matinik Na Kalaban
Ultimatum
Multo in the City

Details of each mentioned title follow.

The Elsa Castillo Story, Chop-Chop Lady

Original Release Date: February 2, 1994

Production Company: FLT Films


CAST

Lorna Tolentino ... Elsa Castillo

Mat Ranillo III ... Fred Castillo

Mark Gil ... Sid Wisenman

Beth Tamayo ... Mely Santos

Amy Austria ... Lanie

Mona Lisa ... Adelina Santos

Mia Gutierrez ... Lida Santos

Demetrio 'Rio' Ravelo ... Self / The Star Witness


SELECTED CREW

Direction and Editing: Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao

Story Research and Screenplay: Baby R. Nebrida

Cinematography: Jose Batac, Jr.

Production Design: Arnel Clemente

Musical Direction: Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer: Eduardo B. Flaminiano


NOTES:

*** Epimaco Velasco, the incumbent director of the National Bureau of Investigation at the time of the movie's release, delivers a message before the opening credits.

*** Mark Gil plays the role of Sid Wisenman, who is based on Stephen Mark Whisenhunt. In real life, Whisenhunt was convicted of murder. Sid Wisenman is a namesake of Sid Lucero, the name of the fraternity neophyte portrayed by Mark Gil in the 1982 film Batch 81.

*** Whisenhunt was deported to the United States in February 2013, two months after his release from the New Bilibid Prison.

*** Some netizens claim that some of the clothes used by lead actress Lorna Tolentino were also owned by the real Elsa Santos Castillo.

Dino Obrero: Haring Daga (Tagalog: Dino Obrero: King Rat)

Original Release Date: February 2, 1994

Production Company: Pioneer Films


MAIN CAST

Raymart Santiago ... Dino Obrero

Zaldy Zshornack ... Sgt. Paterno

Jess Lapid Jr. ... Biron

Sunshine Cruz ... Sol

Lito Legaspi ... Don Jose

Liza Lorena ... Aling Pilar

Max Alvarado ... Maxi

Kier Legaspi ... Gerald

Lovely Rivero ... Don Jose's Mistress


SELECTED CREW

Direction: Cesar S.B. Abella

Story and Screenplay: Pablo S. Gomez, Manny Buising

Cinematography: Ben Lobo

Production Design: Vangie Mariano

Editing: Tony Sy

Musical Direction: Rey Ramos

Executive Producer: Wilson Yulo Que

Hataw Tatay Hataw (Tagalog: Move It, Dad, Move It)

Original Release Date: February 3, 1994

Production Company: Regal Films


MAIN CAST

Dolphy ... Marlon

Sheryl Cruz ... Jenny

Zoren Legaspi ... Allan

Nanette Medved ... Carla

Vandolph ... Boy

Babalu     ... Gilbert

Paquito Diaz  ... Roland

Subas Herrero  ... Don Jaime

Palito ... Don Ramon


SELECTED CREW

Direction: Efren 'Loging' Jarlego

Story: Loida ViriƱa

Screenplay: Cesar Cosme, Roy Vera Cruz

Cinematography: Oscar Querijero

Production Design: Randy Gamier

Editing: Edgardo Jarlego

Musical Direction: Mon Del Rosario

Executive Producer: Lily Monteverde

Kapantay ay Langit (Tagalog: Equally Heavenly)

Original Release Date: February 9, 1994

Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Sharon Cuneta ... Odette

Richard Gomez ... Steve

Bing Loyzaga ... Leleng

Tonton Gutierrez ... Frank

Charina ... Cristy

Hazel Huelves ... Pachot


SELECTED CREW

Direction and Screenplay: Joel Lamangan

Story and Screenplay: Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cinematography: Romeo Vitug

Production Design: Tatus Aldana

Editing: Ike Jarlego, Jr.

Musical Direction: Jaime Fabregas

Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Geron Olivar

Original Release Date: February 10, 1994

Production Company: Regal Films


MAIN CAST

Lito Lapid ... Geron Olivar

Edu Manzano ... Frankie Montero

Kris Aquino ... Susan

Zoren Legaspi ... Jerry

Nida Blanca ... Aling Corazon

Tony Ferrer ... Borja


SELECTED CREW

Direction: Jesus Jose

Story and Screenplay: Jun Lawas, Henry Nadong, Joji Vitug

Cinematography: Rey de Leon

Production Design: Robert Lee

Editing: Rogelio Salvador

Musical Direction: Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer: Lily Monteverde

Pinagbiyak na Bunga: Lookalayk (Tagalog: Split Fruit: Lookalike)

Original Release Date: February 16, 1994

Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Chiquito ... Berto

Andrew E.    ... Blackie / Urot

Nida Blanca ... Dorie

Vina Morales ... Kathy

Leo Martinez ... Teborsio

Donna Cruz ... Kristine

Dale Villar ... Dick

Ruby Rodriguez ... Shirley

Raffy Rodriguez ... Harry

Dindi Gallardo ... Commercial Model


SELECTED CREW

Direction: Ben Feleo

Story and Screenplay: Ben Feleo, Ely Matawaran, Reynaldo Castro

Cinematography: Ernie dela Paz

Production Design: Randy Gamier

Editing: Renato de Leon

Musical Direction Ricky del Rosario

Executive Producer: Vic del Rosario, Jr.

Bawal na Gamot (Tagalog: Illegal Drugs)

Original Release Date: February 17, 1994

Production Company: Seiko Films


MAIN CAST

Aiko Melendez ... Shiela

Gardo Versoza ... Jimbo

Romnick Sarmenta ... Lester


SELECTED CREW

Film Editor: Ferren Salumbides

Direction: Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Story and Screenplay: Humilde 'Meek' Roxas, Ricardo 'Ricky' Lee

Cinematography:  Felizardo Bailen

Production Design: Edgar Martin Littaua

Music: Rey Magtoto, Willie Garte

Executive Producer: Robbie Tan

Matinik na Kalaban (Tagalog: Wily Opponent)

Production Company: EDL Productions

Original Release Date: February 17, 1994


MAIN CAST

Ronnie Ricketts ... Sgt. Mateo Torres

Mariz ... Lorna

Cristina Gonzales ... Evelyn (News Reporter)

Tony Ferrer    ...    Congressman Gascon

Jess Lapid Jr.    ...    Crook Policeman

Julio Diaz    ...   Crook Policeman

Rez Cortez    ...    Crook Policeman

Bing Davao    ...    Sgt. Bing Reyes

Dinky Doo Jr.    ...    Tinio


SELECTED CREW

Direction: Leonardo L. Garcia

Story and Screenplay: Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography: Ricardo H. Herrera, Boy Dominguez

Production Design: Bobby Bautista

Editing: Rene Tala

Musical Direction: Dionisio 'Nonong' Buencamino

Executive Producer: Espiridion Laxa


Ultimatum: To Lose Is to Die

Original Release Date: February 23, 1994

Production Company: Viva Films


MAIN CAST

Eddie Garcia ... Ariston Mamaril

Dina Bonnevie ... Estrella Dizon

Vernon Wells ... Gerard Richter

Manjo Del Mundo ... Lt. Mijares

Archie Adamos    ... Pete Olo

Ernie Zarate ... Col. Medrano

Bob McFarland ... William Atkins

Joe Sabatino ... Smitty

Jim Broome ... Black

Ken Metcalfe ... Ambassador Filmore

Joe Zucchero ... White


SELECTED CREW

Direction: Cirio H. Santiago

Story: Leonardo Hermoso

Screenplay Adaptation: Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cinematography: Joe Batac Jr.

Production Design: Jorge De Jesus, Ben Otico

Editing: Gervacio Santos

Music: Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer: Vic Del Rosario Jr.

Multo in the City (Tagalog: Ghost in the City)

Original Release Date: February 24, 1994

Production Company: Regal Films


MAIN CAST

Manilyn Reynes ... Cynthia

Zoren Legaspi ... Lester

Herbert Bautista ... Oscar

Aiko Melendez ... Mabel

Maritoni Fernandez ... Alice Buenafuente

Nanette Inventor ... Mrs. Masilungan

Cherry Pie Picache ... Vangie

AiAi Delas Alas ... Lucille

Cita Astals ... Norma

Vangie Labalan ... Riorita

Mae McLaughlin ... Agnes

Jaclyn Jose ... Dolores



SELECTED CREW

Direction and Production Design: Don Escudero

Story and Screenplay: Jose Javier Reyes

Cinematography: Ricardo Jacinto

Editing: George Jarlego

Musical Direction: Nonong Buencamino

Executive Producer: Lily Monteverde

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