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Saturday, August 31, 2024

Movies That Mark 30th Year in August 2024

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.

Megamol
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.



Megamol


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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