At least 12 Filipino movies were released in theaters in April 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Hatulan: Bilibid Boys 2
Kapitan Tumba: The Capt. Jose Huevos Story
Gabriel Lorenzo: Berdugo
Baby Love
Bukas … Bibitayin si Itay
Nestor Solis: Hari ng OXO
Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us) A Massacre in Singapore
Puwera Biro, Mahal Kita: D'Beachboys
Libingan ng mga Buhay: The Rodolfo Fuentes Story
Batang X
Dog Tag: Katarungan Sa Aking Kamay
Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story
Kapitan Tumba: The Capt. Jose Huevos Story
Gabriel Lorenzo: Berdugo
Baby Love
Bukas … Bibitayin si Itay
Nestor Solis: Hari ng OXO
Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us) A Massacre in Singapore
Puwera Biro, Mahal Kita: D'Beachboys
Libingan ng mga Buhay: The Rodolfo Fuentes Story
Batang X
Dog Tag: Katarungan Sa Aking Kamay
Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Hatulan: Bilibid Boys 2 (Tagalog: Judgment: Bilibid Boys 2)
Hatulan: Bilibid Boys 2 (Tagalog: Judgment: Bilibid Boys 2)
Original Release Date: April 05, 1995
Production Company: Diamond Jade Films
MAIN CAST
Dante Rivero ... Romano Paez
Al Tantay ... Bossing
Toby Alejar ... Warlito Gozum
Ace Espinosa ... Lando
Cris Villanueva ... Basty
Raymond Bagatsing
Kier Legaspi ... Jay
Michael Rivero ... Butch
Jude Estrada
Marco Polo ... Boy Bakal
Jorge Estregan ...
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Deo J. Fajardo Jr.
Cinematography ... Amado De Guzman
Production Design ... Rogel Lopez
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Jessie Lazatin
Executive Producers ... Deo J. Fajardo Jr.
NOTES:
*** Bilibid is a Tagalog word that means "jail" or "prison."
*** In 1981, Regal Films released a movie titled Bihagin: Bilibid Boys.
Kapitan Tumba: The Capt. Jose Huevos Story
Original Release Date: April 05, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Roi Vinzon ... Kapitan Tumba
Rita Avila ... Elma
Dindi Gallardo ... Espie
Ronaldo Valdez ... Norberto
Daniel Fernando ... Huevos' Brother
Ana Bautista ... Nurse
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Ver Dauz
Production Design ... Sonny Valencia
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** Based on Capt. Jose Huevos' stint as the chief of Narcotics Command in the province of Bulacan.
*** Since 2001, Daniel Fernando has been elected in Bulacan as provincial board member, vice governor and governor.
*** Tumba is a Tagalog idiomatic word that refers to the act of killing someone; literally means to knock down.
Gabriel Lorenzo: Berdugo (Tagalog: Executioner)
Original Release Date: April 05, 1995
Production Company: Metropolis Productions
MAIN CAST
Ramon Christopher ... Gabriel Lorenzo
Dante Rivero ... Alberto Aguilar
Andy Poe ... Daniel Montemayor
Juan Rodrigo ... Lt. Diego Sacramento
Philip Gamboa ... Capt. Jerry Pascual
Zandro Zamora ... Provincial Drug Lord
Renato Del Prado ... Perpecto Gozon
Shirley Fuentes ... Angelica Villaluna-Gabriel
Karen Timbol ... Maricar Reyes
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Jerry O. Tirazona
Story and Screenplay ... Marlon Angeles Jr.
Cinematography ... Eduardo 'Baby' Cabrales
Production Design ... Rolly Bernardo
Editing ... Ruben 'Tikboy' Natividad
Musical Direction ... Marita Manuel
Executive Producer ... Bobby Torres
Baby Love
Original Release Date: April 10, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Edu Manzano ... Benny Palanca
Anna Larrucea ... Andie Palanca
Jason Salcedo ... Ira Martinez
Bea Lopez ... April Henares
Junell Hernando ... Chugi Katigbak
Chubi Del Rosario ... Paolo Munoz
Michael Sullivan ... Raffy Abad Santos
Janus Del Prado ... Boy Chaplain
Cherry Pie Picache ... Ching Laperal
Mia Gutierrez ... Dacanay
Noel Trinidad ... Henry Laperal
Debraliz Valasote ... Crystal De Ungria
Tess Michelena ... Ms. Ceballos
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes
Cinematography ... Richard Padernal and Joe Tutanes
Production Design ... Jay Herrera
Editing ... Danny Gloria
Musical Direction ... Tony Cortez
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde
NOTE:
*** First of the two movies by the directorial tandem of Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes that was released in April 1995.
Bukas ... Bibitayin Si Itay (Tagalog: Tomorrow ... Father Will Be Executed)
Original Release Date: April 10, 1995
Production Company: Star Cinema and El Niño Films
MAIN CAST
John Regala ... Elmo Salvador
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Arthur San Agustin
Andy Poe ... Mayor San Agustin
Cherry Pie Picache ... Sylvia
Beth Tamayo ... Cathy Salvador
Sarah Jane Abad ... Gigi Salvador
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Story ... Cesar S.B. Abella
Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Alfonso Alvarez
Production Design ... Lawin Ranay
Editing ... Tonny Sy
Musical Direction ... Rey Ramos
NOTE:
*** There is a scene in this movie that may remind audiences of the 1990 film Huling Lalaki sa Bitayan (Tagalog: Last Man on Death Row), also starring John Regala.
Nestor Solis: Hari ng OXO (Tagalog: King of OXO)
Original Release Date: April 15, 1995
Production Company: Taurus International
MAIN CAST
Efren Reyes Jr. ... Nestor Solis
Bernard Bonnin ... Matias
Julio Diaz ... Chief of Police
Lovely Rivero ... Vicky
Ina Raymundo ... Nene
Jorge Estregan ... Boy Galawgaw
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Dante Pangilinan
Story ... Carlito M. Conge
Cinematography ... Felizardo Anastacio
Production Design ... Ver Langcauon
Editing ... Nap Montebon
Musical Direction ... Edwin Ortega
Executive Producer ... Noli E. Buenaseda
NOTE:
*** OXO is the name of an inmate gang at the New Bilibid Prison. Standing for Original Ex-convict Organization, Oxo is made up of inmates from provinces in Visayas and Mindanao.
Victim No. 1: Delia Maga: Jesus, Pray for Us: A Massacre in Singapore
Original Release Date: April 17, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films and Golden Lions Films Productions
MAIN CAST
Gina Alajar ... Delia Maga
Joel Torre ... Conrado Maga
Val Victa ... Delia's Employer
Elizabeth Oropesa ... Flor
Celso Ad. Castillo ... Mr. Sy
Dexter Doria ... Mrs. Sy
Abby Viduya ... Rape Victim
Mia Gutierrez ... Belen
Ronnie Lazaro ... Joe
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas
Cinematography ... Rey De Leon
Production Design ... Melchor Defensor
Editing ... Abelardo 'Dho' Hulleza
Musical Direction ... Boy Alcaide
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde, Carlo J. Caparas, and Donna Villa
NOTES:
*** Domestic worker Delia Maga was one of the victims in a murder that happened in Singapore in May 1991. The trial of the case resulted in the execution of Flor Contemplacion, a fellow Filipina domestic worker, in March 1995. Contemplacion was also convicted of murdering Nicolas Huang, a three-year-old boy whom Maga was babysitting.
Days before Contemplacion's execution, allegations emerged that Maga was murdered by Huang's father in a fit of rage when he discovered his son had accidentally drowned. Maga apparently was not able to see her ward having a seizure and falling into a bucket of water.
In the movie, Maga's employer is not named. Contemplacion is only referred to as 'Flor.'
Another biographical movie, this time focusing on Contemplacion, was released about two months later.
Puwera Biro, Mahal Kita: D'Beachboys (Tagalog: No Kidding, I Love You)
Original Release Date: April 17, 1995
Production Company: OctoArts Films
MAIN CAST
Ogie Alcasid ... Ogie
Michelle Van Eimeren ... Michelle
Rachel Alejandro ... Rachel
Rannie Raymundo ... Rannie
Jeanette Fernando ... Amy
Michael V. ... Bitoy
Lloyd Umali ... Lloyd
Roselle Nava ... Roselle
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Screenplay ... Tony Y. Reyes
Cinematography ... Rey De Leon
Production Design ... Buboy Tan
Editing ... Eduardo Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Sunny Ilacad
Executive Producer ... Orly Ilacad
NOTE:
*** In a classroom scene, it is disclosed to the viewer that some lead characters also mirror their real-life surnames: Alejandro, Nava, Raymundo, and Alcasid.
Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes: Libingan ng mga Buhay (Tagalog: Graveyard of the Living)
Original Release Date: April 20, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Rommel Padilla ... Rudy
Paquito Diaz ... Prison Director Alejandro Cantos
Julio Diaz ... Butch
Efren Reyes Jr. ... Balais
Michelle Aldana ... Rowena
Marjorie Barretto ... Sue
Jean Garcia ... Corazon
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Arturo "Boy" San Agustin
Story ... Rodolfo "Boy" Fuentes
Screenplay ... Jose R. Ranay
Cinematography ... Vic Anao
Production Design ... Ben Payumo
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** Epilogue: "Dahil sa "good behavior" binigyan ng Presidential Pardon si Rudy Boy Fuentes at pinalaya noong Hunyo 1980, pagkatapos makulong ng labingwalong taon. Muli niyang nakapiling ang kanyang ina, mga kapatid, at asawa, si Susan Marie na siyang naghirap lumakad sa paglaya ni Rudy. Pinadala si Rudy sa U.S. ng World Vision.
Muling nabuhay si Rudy pagkatapos lisanin ang "Libingan ng mga buhay" - ang Muntinlupa Penitentiary."
Tagalog: "Due to "good behavior" Rudy Boy Fuentes was granted a Presidential Pardon and released in June 1980, after being imprisoned for eighteen years. He was reunited with his mother, siblings, and wife, Susan Marie, who exerted efforts to secure Rudy's release. Rudy was sent to the U.S. by World Vision.
Rudy came back to life after leaving the "Graveyard of the living" - the Muntinlupa Penitentiary."
Batang X (Tagalog: X Children)
Original Release Date: April 22, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Aiko Melendez ... Dr. Axis
Michael De Mesa ... Dr. Kwago
Janus Del Prado ... Control
John Prats ... KidLat / Kiko Arsenal
Anna Larrucea ... 3-Na / Trina De La Paz
J.C. Tizon ... Bugoy / G. Boy
John Ace Zabarte ... Angel / A-Gel Arsenal
Chuck Perez ... Zygrax
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Screenplay ... Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes
Story ... Peque Gallaga
Cinematography ... Joe Tutanes
Production Design ... Jay Herrera and Adrian Torres
Editing ... Danny Gloria
Musical Direction ... Archie Castillo
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde
NOTE:
*** Second of the two movies by the directorial tandem of Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes that were released in April 1995.
*** Geoff Eigenmann (credited as Jeoffey Eigenmann) plays the role of Philips, Dr. Kwago's assistant. He is the son of Michael De Mesa.
Dog Tag: Katarungan sa Aking Kamay (Tagalog: Justice in My Hand)
Original Release Date: April 27, 1995
Production Company: Mahogany Pictures
MAIN CAST
Jestoni Alarcon ... Sgt. Dante Ramos
Ryan 'Atong' Redillas ... Alex
Judy Ann 'Mara' Santos ... Claudia
Sharmaine Suarez ... Carmen
Bob Soler ... Mayor
Dick Israel ... Hepe
Perla Bautista ... Aling Nena
Dencio Padilla ... Mang Martin
Emilio Garcia ... Sgt. Jojo Dimasupil
Raymond Bagatsing ... Eric
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Augusto Salvador
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Val Dauz
Production Design ... Alex Ochoa
Editing ... Danilo Gloria
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas
NOTES:
*** Tagline: "Revenge is a confession of pain."
*** Judy Ann Santos is credited as 'Mara,' the eponymous character she plays in Mara Clara, a top-rating television soap opera that was airing on ABS-CBN at the time of this movie's release.
*** The movie is set in the fictional town of Sta. Filomena. Bustos, a town in the province of Bulacan, stood in for Sta. Filomena.
Minsan May Pangarap: The Guce Family Story (Tagalog: Once There Was a Dream)
Original Release Date: April 27, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Dina Bonnevie ... Rose Guce
Ariel Rivera ... Aldo Guce
Cherie Gil ... Dr. Almazan
Rachel Ann Wolfe ...
Reb Belleza ... Gunrunner
Deborah Sun ...
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Gil Portes
Story ... Teobaldo R. Guce
Screenplay ... Ricky Lee
Cinematography ... Joe Batac
Production Design ... Marshall Factora
Editing ... Jess Navarro
Musical Direction ... Louie Ocampo
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
