At least a dozen Filipino movies were released in theaters in August 1994. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Silya Elektrika: Kasagutan Ba?
Massacre Files
Manolo en Michelle: Hapi Together
Swindler's List: Ingat Ka Baka Naibenta Ka Na
Cuadro De Jack
Sana'y Laging Magkapiling
Tigre ng Mindanao
Muntik Na Kitang Minahal
Pangako ng Kahapon
Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis
Nag-Iisang Bituin
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Original Release Date: August 03, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Sharon Cuneta ... Cora
Andrew E. ... Clark
Charito Solis ... Atty. Enriquez
Gloria Sevilla ... Marga
Andy Poe ... Elias
Efren Reyes Jr. ... Kidnapper
Smokey Manaloto ... Bugoy
Bong Alvarez ... Brando
Marjorie Barretto ... Margie
Melissa Gibbs ... Mel
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Eddie Rodriguez
Story and Screenplay ... Eddie Rodriguez and Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Carding Herrera
Production Design ... Tatus L. Aldana
Editing ... Ike Jarlego Jr. and Marya Ignacio
Musical Direction ... Dennis Garcia
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** The title is a portmanteau of Mega and Mol, the stage monikers of lead stars Sharon Cuneta and Andrew E.
Silya Elektrika, Kasagutan Ba? (Tagalog: Electric Chair, Is It the Solution?)
Original Release Date: August 03, 1994
Production Company: El Niño Films
MAIN CAST
John Regala ... Mayor Ariston Olivar
Bob Soler ... Don Jose
Janine Barredo ... Angela
Bunny Paras ... Dolores
Mikee Villanueva ... Aida
Dan Fernandez ... Dante
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Story ... Cesar SB. Abella
Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cameramen ... Carding Remias and Rudy Diño
Fight Instructor ... Larry Esguerra
Editing ... Tony Sy
Musical Direction ... Rey Ramos
NOTES:
*** In a scene, the private army of Mayor Ariston Olivar (John Regala) abducted the members of Robin Padilla Gang, a group of akyat-bahay robbers. The gang comprises Robin (Nonong De Andres), Rommel (Pong Pong) and Rustom (Boy Ranay).
Massacre Files
Original Release Date: August 10, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Alma Concepcion ... Agnes Altarejos
Joanne Quintas ... Myra Francisco
Rochelle Barrameda ... Rosilyn Federico
Zoren Legaspi ... Lito
Chuck Perez ... Aldo
Monsour Del Rosario ... Dante
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Bulldog
Gina Pareño ... Mrs. Felimon
Amy Austria ... Agnes' Sister
Jaclyn Jose ... Cristy
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Joey Romero
Story and Screenplay ... ?
Cinematography ... Jun Pereira
Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman
Editing ... ?
Musical Direction ... ?
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTES:
*** The film is about an investigation of a series of violent crimes against women. Beauty queens Alma Concepcion, Joanne Quintas at Rochelle Barameda were introduced in this film. Agnes Altarejos, Myra Francisco, and Rosilyn Federico are the names of the characters they played.
Manolo en Michelle: Hapi Together
Original Release Date: August 10, 1994
Production Company: OctoArts Films
MAIN CAST
Ogie Alcasid ... Manolo
Michelle Van Eimeren ... Michelle
Michael V. ... Bitoy
Patrick Guzman ... Patrick
Jeanette Fernando ... Jennette
Jennifer Mendoza ... Neneng
Malou De Guzman ... Tiyang Maria
Jaime Fabregas ... Galileo
Lou Veloso ... Einstein
Jan Rivera ... Jan
Sec. Juan Flavier ... General Health Officer Johnny
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Mike Relon Makiling
Cinematography ... Ben Lobo
Production Design ... Raymond Bajarias
Editing ... Rudy Tabotabo
Musical Direction ... Jessie Lasaten
Executive Producer ... Orly Ilacad
NOTES:
*** The love story of Ogie Alcasid and Michelle Van Eimeren started whe the 1994 Miss Universe was held in the Philippines. Ogie was chosen to assume a persona called Manolo of Manila, the mascot-tourist guide tasked to accompany the beauty queens as they traveled across the country. He was smitten with the delegate from Australia. A few months after the pageant, they topbilled this movie.
Swindler's List: Ingat Ka, Baka Naibenta Ka Na (Tagalog: Take Care, Maybe You've Been Sold)
Original Release Date: August 10, 1994
Production Company: FLT Films
MAIN CAST
Leo Martinez ... Leonardo
Niño Muhlach ... Nonoy
Sharmaine Arnaiz ... Janet
Beth Tamayo ... Elisa
Nanette Inventor ... Ligaya
Jenine Desiderio ... Diana
Noel Trinidad ... Isidro Hernandez
Ramon Zamora ... Lt. Santiago
Berting Labra ... Bank Manager
Ike Lozada ... Pepe
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Rudy Meyer
Story ... Apo Manansala
Screenplay ... Henry Nadong
Cinematography ... Isagani Sioson
Production Design ... Apo Manansala
Editing ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Musical Direction ... Vehnee Saturno
Executive Producer ... Eduardo B. Flaminiano
NOTES:
*** In 1994, Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List generated a controversy after the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board tried to ban its exhibition in movie theaters in the Philippines. A few months later, a Philippine parody titled Swindler's List was released.
Cuadro De Jack
Original Release Date: August 17, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Dennis Padilla ... Janggo
Niño Muhlach ... Jumbo
Keempee De Leon ... Jericho
Smokey Manaloto ... Jurango
Dindi Gallardo ... Margarita
Pinky Amador ... Maria
Alou Gonzales ... Hiawatha
Ina Raymundo ... Anna
Jun Aristorenas ... Jack Harabas
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Felix E. Dalay
Story and Screenplay ... Felix E. Dalay and Ely Matawaran
Cinematography ... Ramon Marcelino
Production Design ... Rolly Bernardo
Editing ... Renato De Leon
Musical Direction ... Ricky Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** A movie titled Cuadro De Jack emerged as the top grosser in the 1968 Manila Film Festival. Original cast member Jun Aristorenas is still part of the 1994 remake as Jack Harabas. He trained Janggo, Jericho, Jurango at Jumbo (Dennis Padilla, Keempee De Leon, Smokey Manaloto at Nino Muhlach) to become full-fledged gunfighters.
Sana'y Laging Magkapiling (Tagalog: Hoping We'll Always Be Together)
Original Release Date: August 17, 1994
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Dawn Zulueta ... Maria Makiling
Gardo Versoza ... Jimmy
Gloria Romero ... ?
Toby Alejar ... Mark
Teresa Loyzaga ... Lina
William Martinez ... Mimoy
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Abbo Q. Dela Cruz
Story and Screenplay ... Segundo Matias Jr.
Cinematography ... Romulo Araojo
Production Design ...
Editing ...
Musical Direction ... Benny Medina
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan
NOTES:
*** This movie is inspired by a hit song of the April Boys. The said song is a Tagalog cover of "Kampai," which was first popularized by the Japanese singer-songwriter Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi.
Tigre ng Mindanao (Tagalog: Tiger of Mindanao)
Original Release Date: August 17, 1994
Production Company: Buffalo Bill Films International
MAIN CAST
Jess Sanchez ... Lt. Manuel Verano Jr.
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Mario
Cristina Gonzales ... Monica
Tony Ferrer ... General Sacramento
George Estregan Jr. ... Sarhento
Dan Fernandez ... ?
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Jerry Tirazona and N. Salvador
Story and Screenplay ... Jerry Tirazona, J.M.S. and Randy Santos
Cinematography ... Ike Orense and Popoy Orense
Production Management ... Madel Lim
Editing ... Joe Mendoza
Musical Direction ... Boy Alcayde
Executive Producer ... Beth S. Urriza
Muntik Na Kitang Minahal (Tagalog: I Almost Loved You)
Original Release Date: August 24, 1994
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Claudine Barretto ... Marianne
Isko Moreno ... Toby
Gio Alvarez ... PJ
Ronaldo Valdez ... Leo
Liza Lorena ...
Pinky De Leon ... Bernice
Cherry Pie Picache ... Isabelle
Ramil Rodriguez ... Larry
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Mel Chionglo
Screenplay ... Joey Javier Reyes and Racquel Villavicencio
Cinematography ... Jun Dalawis
Production Design ... Edgar Martin Littaua
Editing ... Ferren Salumbides
Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan
NOTES:
*** This movie is inspired by a hit song of vocal group The CompanY. Moy Ortiz, the musical director, named the group after the title of a musical by Stephen Sondheim.
Pangako ng Kahapon (Tagalog: Yesterday's Promise)Original Release Date: August 24, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Alice Dixson ... Mildred Tavera Romero
Donna Cruz ... Belinda Tavera
Agot Isidro ... Elizabeth Tavera
Gary Estrada ... Mario Pangilinan
Albert Martinez ... Nicasio Romero
Ian De Leon ... Leonardo San Juan
Charito Solis ... Doña Nena Tavera
Robert Arevalo ... Bestre San Juan
Dante Rivero ... Don Miguel Tavera
Gina Pareño ... Corazon
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Joel Lamangan
Screenplay ... Ricky Lee
Cinematography ... Romeo Vitug
Production Design ... Manny Morfe
Editing ... Jess Navarro
Musical Direction ... Vehnee Saturno
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** This is one of the numerous films that feature the splendor of Mayon Volcano in Albay province.
Baby Paterno: Dugong Pulis (Tagalog: Baby Paterno: Police Blood)
Original Release Date: August 31, 1994
Production Company: Levin Films
MAIN CAST
Roi Vinzon ... Baby Paterno
Sunshine Cruz ... Anabelle Morales
Dante Rivero ... Gen. Felipe
Paquito Diaz ... Bernade
Dick Israel ... Jessie
Jenny Roa ... Karla
Teresa Loyzaga ... Elma
Levy Ignacio ... Levy
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas
Story and Screenplay ... Joe Balagtas
Cinematography ... Ver Dauz
Production Design ... Boyet Cocjain
Editing ... Renato 'Ningning' De Leon and Teofilo De Leon
Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto
Producer ... William Leary
NOTES:
*** This is one of the numerous films that feature the actor-director tandem of Roi Vinzon and Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas.
Nag-iisang Bituin (Tagalog: Lone Star)
Original Release Date: August 31, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Vilma Santos ... Dr. Cecille Pascasio
Christopher De Leon ... Phillip Caballero
Aga Muhlach ... Michael 'Miggy' Caballero
Cherry Pie Picache ... Jessy
Amy Perez ... Phillip's Sister
Jao Mapa ... Danny
Orestes Ojeda ... Tommy
Cita Astals ... Helen
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Screenplay ... Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography ... Ely Cruz
Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman
Editing ... George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTES:
*** Vilma Santos-Recto is dubbed as the 'Star for All Seasons' of Philippine show business. The Tagalog translation of the title of this movie is 'lone star.'
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