Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo
Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo (lit. 'Boboy Salonga: Tondo Kid') is a 1992 Filipino action film directed by Junn P. Cabreira. The film stars Jeric Raval in the title role, alongside Monica Herrera, Vic Vargas, Mark Gil, Rina Reyes, Francis Magalona, Jennifer Mendoza, Ronel Victor, Ali Sotto and Dick Israel. Produced by OctoArts Films, the film was released in May 1992.
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| Directed by | Junn P. Cabreira |
| Written by | Jojo Lapus |
| Produced by | Simon C. Ongpin |
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| Cinematography | Rudy Diño |
| Edited by | Joe Solo |
| Music by | Mon del Rosario |
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| Distributed by | OctoArts Films |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Critic Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard gave the film a negative review, criticizing its lack of believability and being another example of Philippine cinema's "gross commercialization" through its tendency for violence.
Cast
- Jeric Raval as Boboy Salonga
- Monica Herrera as Rhea
- Vic Vargas as Victor Salonga
- Mark Gil as Lt. Ventura
- Rina Reyes as Marina
- Francis Magalona as Obet
- Jennifer Mendoza as Elsa
- Ronel Victor as Bakal
- Ali Sotto as Dolor Salonga
- Dick Israel as Cpl. Tumang
- Kevin Delgado as Bogart
- Mike Castillo as Bakal's Gang
- Gerald Ejercito as Bakal's Gang
- Jason Roman as Bakal's Gang
- Jet Gavino as Bakal's Gang
- Mikko Manson as Bakal's Gang
- Ernie Ortega as Chief of Police
- Ernie Forte as Kadyo
- Vic Belaro as Terio
- Jimmy Reyes as Bodyguard
- Jerry Acosta as Bodyguard
- Eric De Vera as Sward
- Che-Che Veneracion as Che-Che
- Ronnie Francisco as Mr. Ching
Production
After the success of actor Jeric Raval's debut film Kalabang Mortal ni Baby Ama (also known as Primitivo 'Ebok' Ala) at the box office, he was next given the lead role by OctoArts Films in Boboy Salonga: Batang Tondo.[1] The film is also rapper Francis Magalona's first film since taking a hiatus from films after starring in Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako! (Hard to Die) in 1990.[1]
Release
Boboy Salonga was released in theaters in May 1992.[2]
Critical response
Justino Dormiendo, writing for the Manila Standard, gave Boboy Salonga a negative review, considering it as "another proof of the unrelieved proclivity to sex and violence by our filmmakers." He criticized the film's story as lacking believability, while the filmmaking, "from Jojo Lapus's script and Junn Cabreira's direction down to the cast — with the possible exception of [Vic] Vargas and Ali Sotto — smack of the gross commercialization of local cinema, mainly through the violence..."[2]
References
- V, Nena (May 25, 1992). "For starters, new action star has won Monica Herrera's heart". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 20. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
- Dormiendo, Justino (May 28, 1992). "Mostly recycled, mainly exploitative". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 20. Retrieved July 4, 2021.