At least 12 Filipino movies were released in theaters in November 1994. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Iyo ang Hongkong, Akin ang Manila!
Ikaw Lamang, Wala ng Iba
Anghel Na Walang Langit
Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
Pards
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis
Ika-11 Utos: Mahalin Mo Asawa Mo
Ka Hector
Koronang Itim
Hindi Magbabago
Epimaco Velasco, NBI: The True Story
Vampira
Ikaw Lamang, Wala ng Iba
Anghel Na Walang Langit
Lipa "Arandia" Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
Pards
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik Na Misis
Ika-11 Utos: Mahalin Mo Asawa Mo
Ka Hector
Koronang Itim
Hindi Magbabago
Epimaco Velasco, NBI: The True Story
Vampira
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Original Release Date: November 02, 1994
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Jestoni Alarcon ... Rey
Cynthia Luster ... Yvonne
Karla Estrada ... Rita
Dick Israel ... Franco
Jimmy Ko ... Jimmy
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Philip Ko and Sonny Saret
Story and Screenplay … Philip Ko and Louie Kee
Cinematography ... Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales
Production Design ... Lito Estacio and Max Paglinawan
Editing … Francisco J. Vinarao
Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan and Philip Ko
Original Release Date: November 02, 1994
Production Companies: Megavision Films and Santiago Bros. Productions
MAIN CAST
Raymart Santiago ... Gammy
Gretchen Barretto ... Debrah
John Estrada ... Val
Marco Polo Garcia ... Alfon
Liza Lorena ... Debrah's Mother
Ramil Rodriguez ... Don Anselmo
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Pablo Santiago
Story and Screenplay … Pablo S. Gomez
Cinematography ... Alfonso Alvarez
Production Design ... Lito Estacio and Max Paglinawan
Editing … Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Jessie Q. Lasaten
Executive Producer ... Randy Gerard L. Santiago
NOTE
*** One of Bayani Agbayani's first movie appearances.
Anghel na Walang Langit (Tagalog: Angel Without a Heaven)
Original Release Date: November 02, 1994
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Vina Morales ... Angela Pelayo / Anita Cornejo
Ariel Rivera ... Bobby Rosales
Albert Martinez ... Mike Dalmatio
Gary Estrada ... Fred Bernabe
Bing Loyzaga ... Flor Cornejo
Marjorie Barretto ... Mimi
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Joel Lamangan
Story … Pablo S. Gomez
Screenplay … RJ Nuevas
Cinematography ... Romy Vitug
Production Design ... Manny Morfe
Editing … Jess Navarro
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
Original Release Date: November 09, 1994
Production Companies: Viva Films and Golden Lions Films
MAIN CAST
Vilma Santos ... Helen Arandia
Joel Torre ... Ronald Arandia
Charina Scott ... Geleen Arandia
Angelica Panganiban ... Chelsea Arandia
John Regala ... Gener
Robert Arevalo ... Florencio
Perla Bautista ... Crispina
Philip Gamboa ... Cesar
Liezl Martinez ... Cindy
Ronnie Lazaro ... Kikoy
Mia Gutierrez ... Agnes
Ana Rivera ... Ana
Soraya ... Ayang
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas
Cinematography ... Ernesto 'Boy' Dominguez
Production Design ... Gabby Francisco
Editing … Abelardo 'Dho' Hulleza
Musical Direction ... Demet O. Velasquez
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr., Carlo J. Caparas, and Donna Villa
NOTES
*** Ralph Recto, the real-life husband of Vilma Santos, has a guest appearance. At the time of the movie's release, Recto was serving as representative of the fourth congressional district of Batangas.
*** Ruben Umali, the mayor of Lipa City at the time, also makes an appearance in the movie as himself. In 1998, Vilma Santos was elected to the same local government post. She was reelected in 2001 and 2004.
*** Tagline: "Their blood and screams would break your hearts and pierce your sols ... but witness how their love conquer death ... and outlast even eternity!"
Original Release Date: November 09, 1994
Production Company: Sunlight Films
MAIN CAST
Ronald Gan ... Jake
John Regala ... Andy
Andy Poe ... Sgt. Villamar
Ramon Christopher ... Tim
Berting Labra ... Gordon
Sheila Ysrael ... Toni
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Roland S. Ledesma
Screenplay ... Eddie Joson
Cinematography ... Rudy Quijano
Production Design ... Mamerto Valerio
Editing … Ruben Pantua
Musical Direction ... Egay Monsalve
Executive Producer ... Estela Olay Ledesma
NOTE
*** First known movie collaboration between John Regala and Ronald Gan.
Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis (Tagalog: There's No Tough Cop to a Clever Wife)
Original Release Date: November 16, 1994
Production Companies: Moviestars, Mahogany Pictures, and RRJ Films
MAIN CAST
Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. ... Capt. Bartolome Reynaldo
Lani Mercado ... Gloria
Plinky Recto ... Mildred
Jimmy Santos ... Lt. Billy Rosales
Tessie Tomas ... Tiya Lucing
Rod Navarro ... Don Pedro
King Gutierrez ... Lt. Jack Godinez
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Danilo P. Cabreira
Story and Screenplay ... Jojo M. Lapus and Nerdie Cruz
Cinematography ... Danny Bustos
Production Design ... Arthur Santamaria
Editing … Pepe Marcos
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas and Jose Mari M. Bautista
NOTE
*** This movie is the basis of a television police procedural comedy drama series produced and broadcast by GMA Network in 2023.
Ang Ika-Labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo (Tagalog: Eleventh Commandment: Love Thy Wife)
Original Release Date: November 16, 1994
Production Companies: Regal Films and Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Aiko Melendez ... Solidad
Maricel Laxa ... Sylvia
Zsa Zsa Padilla ... Susan
Gabby Concepcion ... Roy
Edu Manzano ... Tony
Sarah Jane Abad ... Lorie
Barbara Perez ... Thelma
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Story and Screenplay ... Jose 'Butch' Dalisay
Cinematography ... Charlie Peralta
Production Design ... Jun Silva and Robert Domingo
Editing … George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde and Charo Santos-Concio
NOTES
*** This movie brings together Aiko Melendez, Gabby Concepcion and Edu Manzano a few months after the controversial awards night of the 1994 Manila Film Festival.
*** The titular line was delivered by a priest (portrayed by Tony Mabesa) during a homily scene.
Original Release Date: November 23, 1994
Production Companies: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Phillip Salvador ... Ka Hector / Che / Poldo
Dina Bonnevie ... Ka Hasmin / Teresa
Gardo Versoza ... Ka Nardo
Efren Reyes Jr. ... Col. Jess Faraon
Ricky Davao ... Ka Rogel
Willie Revillame ... Ka Andy
Jobelle Salvador ... Rio
Jessie Delgado ... Ka Jess
Glenda Garcia ... Ella
Roldan Aquino ... Delos Santos
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Toto Natividad
Story ... Teresa Mabilangan, Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Baltazar Dauz
Production Design ... Rollie Bernardo and Noel Luna
Editing … Renato De Leon
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan
NOTES
*** The biographical film follows the life of Leopoldo Mabilangan, the head of the Banahaw Command of the New People's Army. Mabilangan assumed the nom de guerre Ka Hector in honor of a child who died in a crossfire between the NPA and government soldiers. The Tagalog honorific Ka is used as a sign of respect for older people in the society. It is derived from the Kaka, which is used for addressing the oldest child in the family.
*** Jose De Venecia and Marcial Punzalan Jr. are the then-incumbent congressional representatives who appear as themselves in this movie. De Venecia was the House Speaker from 1992 to 1998 and from 2001 to 2008. Punzalan served as the representative of the second congressional district of Quezon from 1998 to 2001.
Koronang Itim (Tagalog: Black Crown)
Original Release Date: November 23, 1994
Production Company: Prime Pictures
MAIN CAST
Snooky Serna ... Adana De Guia
Sharmaine Arnaiz ... Eva Cristobal
Patrick Guzman ... Daniel Velez
Tirso Cruz III ... Direk Gino
Gloria Diaz ... Minda Montero
Caridad Sanchez ... Aday
Ai-Ai Delas Alas ... Digna Sanchez
Teresa Loyzaga ... Crystal Romero
Emilio Garcia ... Brando Imperial
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Jose Mari Avellana
Screenplay ... Floy Quintos
Cinematography ... Joe Batac Jr., Gener Buenaseda, and Loreto Isleta
Production Design ... Sammy Esquillon
Editing … Ike Jarlego Jr. and Marya Ignacio
Musical Direction ... Archie Castillo
Executive Producer ... Leo Dominguez
NOTES
*** Snooky Serna is the star of the 1986 film Blusang Itim (Tagalog: Black Blouse). She is part of the cast of the 2019 film Black Lipstick.
Hindi Magbabago (Tagalog: Will Never Change)
Original Release Date: November 23, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Carmina Villaroel ... Lisa
Rustom Padilla ... Dennis
Maricel Laxa ... Manjo
John Estrada ... Chubby
Aljon Jimenez ... Dindo
Jennifer Mendoza ... Karen
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Don Escudero
Story and Screenplay ... Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography ... Marissa Floirendo
Production Design ... Sammy Aranzamendez
Editing … George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTE
*** In the same year this movie was released, Rustom Padilla and Carmina Villarroel got married. In 2002, their marriage was annulled.
Epimaco Velasco: NBI: The True Story
Original Release Date: November 30, 1994
Production Companies: Viva Films and FLT Films
MAIN CAST
Fernando Poe Jr. ... Atty. Epimaco Velasco
Charlene Gonzales ... Mrs. Yolly Velasco
Jackie Aquino ... Beth
Tirso Cruz III ... Mr. Cui
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Jess Lapid
Bob Soler ... Director Alfredo Lim
Zandro Zamora ... Billy
Roy Alvarez ... Putik
Romy Diaz ... Stepfather
Dexter Doria ... Maming
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Editing ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Story and Research ... Maria Luisa 'Baby' Nebrida
Screenplay … Jose N. Carreon
Cinematography ... Ver Reyes
Production Design ... Doni Gonzales
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr., Atty. Eduardo B. Flaminiano and Rose Luanzon Flaminiano
NOTE
*** Epimaco A. Velasco was the director of the National Bureau of Investigation from 1992 to 1995. After being elected in 1995 as the governor of Cavite, Velasco served as the provincial chief executive until 1998. He had a brief stint as the Secretary of the Interior and Local Government in 1998.
Vampira
Original Release Date: November 30, 1994
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Maricel Soriano ... Paz / Cara
Christopher De Leon ... Arman
Jayvee Gayoso ... Miguel
Nida Blanca ... Nena
Patricia Ann Roque ... Len-Len
Caridad Sanchez ... Ima
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Joey Romero
Story ... Don Escudero
Screenplay ... Wali Ching
Cinematography ... Charlie Peralta
Production Design ... Benjie De Guzman
Editing … Danny Gloria
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTE
*** As of November 2024, this movie is the only collaboration between actress Maricel Soriano and director Joey Romero.
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