Kamagong (film)
Kamagong is a 1987 Philippine action drama film written and directed by Carlo J. Caparas. The film stars Lito Lapid, J.C. Bonnin and Ruel Vernal. The film involves the use of a martial arts sport called arnis.[1][2][3][4]
| Kamagong | |
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| Directed by | Carlo J. Caparas |
| Screenplay by |
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| Story by | Carlo J. Caparas |
| Produced by | Ramon Salvador |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sergio Lobo |
| Edited by | Ike Jarlego Jr. |
| Music by | Ricky del Rosario |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Plot
Ariel (Bonnin) perfects his skills in arnis and his idol Manuel (Lapid) made him rediscover what it takes to be a man.[5]
Cast
- Lito Lapid as Manuel
- J.C. Bonnin as Ariel Salgado
- Eddie Garcia as Mr. Guevarra
- Ruel Vernal as Lorenzo Montero
- Mia Pratts as Belen
- Bong Dimayacyac as Melissa
- Dencio Padilla as Dencio
- Jaime Fabregas as Cenon Beltran
- Beth Bautista as Tarsila
- Julio Diaz as Emilio Salgado
- Mario Escudero as Rufo
- Sabatini Fernandez as Sutero
- Bomber Moran as Taber
- Ernie Zarate as Chavez
Animated adaptation
An anime-influenced animated adaptation of the film was announced in 2018. It will be produced by Sinag Animation Studios.[6] The production was reportedly in the works in 2019, with the release of a trailer and an animated music video for its theme song "Ako'y Magwawagi" (transl. "I'll Win"). However, it experienced issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 2023, its status is currently unknown.
References
- Tiongson, Nicanor (2001). The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989. A.P. Tuviera. p. 478. Retrieved March 12, 2022 – via Google Books.
- South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings. University of Wisconsin–Madison. 1993. p. 99. Retrieved March 12, 2022 – via Google Books.
- "The Eighties No. 900: Kamagong". Video 48. October 30, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- Matining, Dindo (December 9, 2019). "Pinoy arnis athletes bibida sa 'Kamagong' movie ni Lapid!". Abante. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- Ramos, Christia (December 9, 2019). "Lapid offers victorious PH Arnis players film lead roles". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
- "Carlo J. Caparas's Film Kamagong is Being Turned into an Animated Series!". When in Manila. June 7, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2022.