At least eight Filipino movies were released in theaters in September 1994. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Resbak: Babalikan Ko Kayo!
Tunay Na Magkaibigan: Walang Iwanan, Peksman
Iukit Mo Sa Bala!
Kalabog en Bosyo
Col. Billy Bibit, RAM
Greggy en Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna
Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story
Forever
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Resbak: Babalikan Ko Kayo! (Tagalog:
Resbak: I Will Get Back At You!)
Original Release Date: September 07, 1994
Production Company: Sunlight Films
MAIN CAST
Ronald Gan ... Daniel
Tirso Cruz III ... Joseph
Dan Alvaro ... Kevin
Rina Reyes ... Jazz
Ramon Christopher ... Dave
Isabel Granada ... Jenny
Rhey Roldan ... Dennis
Boy Fernandez ... Benjo
Bobby Benitez ... Sammy
Direction ... Roland S. Ledesma
Story ... Edd'j Contreras
Screenplay ... Eddie Joson
Cinematography ... Rudy Quijano
Production Design ... Mamerto Valerio
Editing ... Ruben Pantua
Musical Direction ... Egay Monsalve
Executive Producer ... Estela O. Ledesma
NOTES:
***
Resbak is a Filipino slang term that means to fight back. It is derived from the phrase 'wrest back.'
Tunay Na Magkaibigan: Walang Iwanan, Peksman (Tagalog:
True Friends, No Leaving Behind)
Original Release Date: September 07, 1994
Production Company: Moviestars Productions, M-Zet Films
MAIN CAST
Phillip Salvador ... Daniel
Vic Sotto ... Estong
Mat Ranillo III ... Mateo
Sarah Jane Abad ... Angela
Larry Silva ... Mando
Ritchie D'Horsie ... Aga
Yoyong Martirez ... Sgt. Jose
Atoy Co ... Sgt. Castillo
Roldan Aquino ... Julio
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Tony Y. Reyes
Story and Screenplay ... Tony V. Reyes, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Sergio Lobo
Production Design ... Noel Luna
Editing ... Eduardo 'Boy' Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Homer Flores
Executive Producer ... Marvic Sotto and Victor Villegas
NOTES:
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Peksman is a Tagalog slang term said to assure someone that you were telling the truth or that you would fulfill a promise. The
peks- is derived from the Spanish word pecado (sin) to form the Tagalog phrase
kasalanan man.
Iukit Mo sa Bala! (Tagalog: Etch It on Bullet!)
Original Release Date: September 14, 1994
Production Company: Star Cinema, Megavision Films
MAIN CAST
Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. ... Dr. Roberto 'Bobby' Guerrero
Gabby Concepcion ... Rico Velez
Nanette Medved ... Noemi
Mat Ranillo III ... Vice Mayor Mario Ocampo
Luis Gonzales ... Mayor Roman Guerrero
Marita Zobel ... Norma Guerrero
Lito Legaspi ... Congressman Velez
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Pepe Marcos
Story and Screenplay ... Jose N. Carreon and Genaro 'Nerdy' Cruz
Cinematography ... Danny Bustos
Production Design ... Arthur Sta. Maria
Editing ... Joe 'Cocker' Salle
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde, William Lao and Charo Santos
NOTES:
*** The story is based on Nerdy Cruz's work that is serialized in POGI Komiks, a comic-magazine aimed at a predominantly male audience.
Pogi is a Tagalog word that means handsome or good-looking. Interestingly, Bong Revilla is the titular actor in the
Alyas Pogi action film series.
Original Release Date: September 14, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST:
Janno Gibbs ... Kalabog
Dennis Padilla ... Bosyo
Charlene Gonzales ... Marlene
Agot Isidro ... TV Reporter
Leo Martinez ... Chief Basilon
Rod Navarro ... Don Valentin / Diego
Raffy Rodriguez ... Amboy
Charina Scott ... Snow White
Richard Bonnin ... Don Valentin's Right Hand
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Ben Feleo
Story and Screenplay ... Reynaldo Castro, Ben Feleo, Ana Santos and Ma. Renette Torres
Cinematography ... Ernie Dela Paz
Production Design ... Randy Gamier
Editing ... Efren 'Lodging' Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Ricky Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario
NOTES:
*** The story is based on characters created by cartoonist Larry Alcala. In 2018, Alcala was posthumously conferred the National Artist for Visual Arts title and the Grand Collar of the Order of National Artists.
*** GMA Network co-produced Kalabog en Bosyo, but the company is not credited in the opening and closing credits. The company's logo appeared in the movie's posters in theaters and newspaper ads.
Col. Billy Bibit, RAM
Original Release Date: September 21, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films
Rommel Padilla ... Col. Billy Bibit
Paquito Diaz ... Hadji Muhran
Daniel Fernando ... Capt. LapeƱa
Efren Reyes Jr. ... Abdul Hassim
Jorge Estregan ... Salupdin
Bing Loyzaga ... Odette
Robin Padilla ... Col. Gringo Honasan
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... William G. Mayo
Story and Screenplay ... Eddie M. Mayo and Henry Nadong
Cinematography ... Vic Anao
Production Design ... Melchor Defensor
Editing ... Ruben Pantua
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario
NOTES:
*** RAM is the acronym that refers to the Reform the Armed Forces Movement. The movement comprised a group of officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. During the 1980s and 1990s, RAM staged a number of attempts to seize power in the country.
Greggy en Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna (Tagalog:
Greggy and Boogie: Just Ride on It, Anna)
Original Release Date: September 21, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films
Benjie Paras ... Greggy
Babalu ... Boogie
Sheryl Cruz ... Anna
Nova Villa ... Hilda
Paquito Diaz ... Rigor
Noel Trinidad ... Don Bartolome
Antoinette Taus ... Buchikik
Tom Taus Jr. ... Buchokoy
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Efren 'Loging' Jarlego
Story and Screenplay ... Jake 'Tambo' Valdez
Cinematography ... Oscar Quirejero
Production Design ... Cesar Jose
Editing ... Edgardo Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTES:
*** This movie has elements apparently inspired by Charlie Chaplin's City Lights. Anna (Sheryl Cruz) is a poor flower girl who is hoping for a cure for her blindness. Noel Trinidad (Don Bartolome) is an alcoholic millionaire who is a friend to Greggy and Boogie when drunk but does not recognize them when sober.
Lagalag: The Eddie Fernandez Story
Original Release Date: September 28, 1994
Production Company: Star Cinema, Megavision Films
Rudy Fernandez ... Eddie Fernandez
Dawn Zulueta ... Dulce Lukban
Tirso Cruz III ... Roy Panganiban
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Tony Bagyo
Andy Poe ... Ricky
Dick Israel ... Roldan Aquino
Willie Revillame ... Berting Labra
Rosa Rosal ... Mrs. Fernandez
Jean Garcia ... Cindy
Eula Valdez ... Sarah
Chin Chin Gutierrez ... Rosie
Claudine Barretto ... Pops Fernandez
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Romy Suzara
Story and Screenplay ... Jose N. Carreon and Jojo Lapus
Cinematography ... Pablo 'Ambo' Bautista and Ricardo Remias
Production Design ... Joey Luna
Editing ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde, William Lao and Charo Santos-Concio
NOTES:
***
Lagalag is the Tagalog term for wanderer or vagabond. It is also the name of the lead character played by Eddie Fernandez in a number of spy films in the 1960s
Forever
Original Release Date: September 28, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Aga Muhlach ... Chito
Mikee Cojuangco ... Isabel
Pilar Pilapil ... Purita
Dante Rivero ... Iking
Tonton Gutierrez ... Albert
Tommy Abuel ... Gusting
Bing Loyzaga ... Beth
Marjorie Barretto ... Vivian
Angelu De Leon ... Cindy
Rosemarie Gil ... Mrs. Campos
Johnny Wilson ... Mr. Campos
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Rowell Joseph Santiago
Story and Screenplay ... Tatus Aldana, Jose Dalisay Jr. and Ricky Lee
Cinematography ... Marissa Floirendo
Production Design ... Tatus Aldana
Editing ... Ike Jarlego Jr.
Musical Direction ... Louie Ocampo
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** Forever marks the movie debut of Mikee Cojuangco. It showcases her skills as an equestrienne.
*** GMA Network co-produced Forever, but the company is not credited in the opening and closing credits. The company's logo appeared in the movie's posters in theaters and newspaper ads.