Mancao

Mancao is a 1993 Philippine biographical action film directed by Felix E. Dalay. The film stars Phillip Salvador in the title role. The film is based on the life of former policeman Cezar Mancao and his encounter with Red Scorpion Gang leader Joey de Leon.[1][2][3][4][5]

Mancao
Directed byFelix E. Dalay
Written by
Produced by
StarringPhillip Salvador
CinematographyVer Dauz
Edited byRenato de Leon
Music byMon del Rosario
Production
companies
Distributed byRegal Films
Release date
  • December 2, 1993 (1993-12-02)
Running time
108 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast

Production

The film was planned to be about Red Scorpion Gang leader Joey de Leon with Phillip Salvador portraying his role. However, it was scrapped due to public demand and replaced with a biographical film about Cezar Mancao, portrayed by Salvador, and his encounter with de Leon.[6]

References

  1. "Mancao". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 2, 1993. p. 19. Retrieved January 9, 2022 via Google News.
  2. "Thumbs Up For Phillip, Snooky Teamup". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. November 29, 1993. p. 21. Retrieved January 9, 2022 via Google News.
  3. Bylanes, Knowledge (July 27, 2009). "Actor Philip Salvador Describes Mancao As A "Respectable Officer"". Philippines News Agency. Retrieved January 19, 2022 via Wikipedia Library.
  4. "Cezar Mancao: A successful Pinoy realtor in US". Edge Davao. April 26, 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  5. "Movies". Filipinas Magazine. Filipinas Publications (57–68): 55. 1997. Retrieved January 9, 2022 via Google Books.
  6. Japitana, Norma (May 27, 1993). "The Gangster Did Not Get His Wish". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 19. Retrieved March 21, 2022 via Google News.
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