Anak, Pagsubok Lamang ng Diyos

Anak, Pagsubok Lamang (marketed as Anak, Pagsubok Lamang ng Diyos) is a 1996 Philippine action drama film directed by Deo J. Fajardo Jr. The film stars Robin Padilla, who wrote the story while serving a 17-year jail term for illegal possession of firearms. It also marks the film debut of Izza Ignacio and Mikey Arroyo.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Anak, Pagsubok Lamang ng Diyos
Directed byDeo J. Fajardo Jr.
Screenplay by
  • Jose N. Carreon
  • Deo J. Fajardo Jr.
Story byRobin Padilla
Produced byRose Flaminiano
StarringRobin Padilla
CinematographyRomeo Huete
Edited byFrancis Vinarao
Music byVehnee Saturno
Production
company
Distributed byFLT Films
Release dates
  • January 9, 1996 (1996-01-09) (Greenhills)
  • January 11, 1996 (1996-01-11)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Cast
  • Robin Padilla as Rico
  • Sharmaine Arnaiz as Kathryn
  • Jean Garcia as Kathryn's sister
  • Eva Cariño-Padilla as Aling Edna
  • Tirso Cruz III as Warden
  • Michael Rivero as Bingo
  • Ramon Christopher as Dennis
  • Jude Estrada as Joey
  • Ricky Davao as Escandor
  • Iza Ignacio as Vicky
  • Miguel Macapagal Arroyo as Mike
  • Jacku Flaminiano as Sonny Boy
  • Berting Labra as Teng Teng
  • Romeo Rivera as Kathryn's father
  • Kevin Delgado as abusive inmate
  • Ernie Zarate as prison director
  • Tony Carreon as politician
  • Alex Cunanan as Alex
  • Boy Gutierrez as Aling Edna's doctor
  • Nonong Talbo as Escandor's lawyer
  • Ric Sanchez as lawyer
  • Uldarico Jamora as judge
  • Luis Benedicto as Rico's doctor
  • Gio Santos as Gio
  • Ritchie Rivas as Ritchie
  • Dave Agbulos as Rico's Lawyer
  • Lyn Erastain as Sonny Boy's yaya

Production

The film was shot mostly inside the New Bilibid Prison, where Robin Padilla was serving a 17-year jail term for illegal possession of firearms. It caught the attention of Viva Films, which sued Padilla for breach of contract in which he is an exclusive artist. This prompted the film's release, originally in late 1995, to be delayed to January 1996.[1][7]

Release

The film premiered at a theater in Greenhills, San Juan on January 9, 1996, with GMA Network's coverage of the event through the program Inside Showbiz being hosted by Aster Amoyo, Jackielou Blanco, Oskee Salazar, and Aga Muhlach.[8] The film was released nationwide on January 11, 1996.[6]

References
  1. Yeatter, Bryan (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: 1897-2005. McFarland & Company. p. 177. ISBN 9780786430475. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Google Books.
  2. Kamote, Kalabasa (March 15, 2013). "Some Pinoy Action Movies from the Mid-1990s". Pinoy Pop Culture. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  3. Japitana, Norma (December 13, 1995). "What's In a Kiss". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 37. Retrieved March 15, 2023 – via Google News.
  4. Red, Isah (December 29, 1995). "Shasha At Munti". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 32. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Google News.
  5. "Robin's Controversial Pic To Be Shown Soon". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. January 5, 1996. p. 30. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Google News.
  6. "The Surprise Film of All Times". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. January 11, 1996. p. 30. Retrieved May 17, 2022 – via Google News.
  7. Jimenez, Alex (September 2014). "Robin Padilla: Comeback Or Death Wish?". Philippine Headline News Online. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  8. "Star-studded preem set today for Robin's new pic". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. January 9, 1996. p. 26B. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Google News.
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