Condemned (1984 film)

1984 Filipino film

Condemned

Official movie poster

Directed by| Mario O'Hara
Written by|

* Mario O'Hara
* Jose Javier Reyes
* Frank Rivera

Produced by| Nora Aunor
Starring|

* Nora Aunor
* Dan Alvaro
* Gloria Romero

Cinematography| Johnny Araojo
Edited by| Efren Jarlego
Music by| William Yusi

Production
companies

* Golden Dragon Films
* NV Productions

Distributed by| APG Films

Release date

* October 19, 1984 (1984-10-19)

Country| Philippines
Language| Filipino

Condemned, a 1984 Filipino neo noir crime film, depicts the cruelty of big-city life, with a focus on Manila. The plot centers on the corruption of society and abuses of power. The film was directed by Mario O'Hara, and the screenplay was written by Jose Javier Reyes and Frank Rivera. The film received an "A" review from the Film Ratings Board.

## Plot

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Yolly (Nora Aunor), a flower vendor, her brother Efren (Dan Alvaro), a driver and hired gun for a ruthless gangster, and Connie (Gloria Romero) live a bleak existence in the underbelly of the fashionable tourist district of Manila. Escaping from a violent past, the siblings' world collides with Connie's gang.

## Cast

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* Nora Aunor as Yolly
* Dan Alvaro as Efren
* Gloria Romero as Connie
* Gina Alajar as Mayette
* Rio Locsin as Lorraine
* Ricky Davao as Joey
* Sonny Parsons as Elmo
* Leni Santos as Nona
* Connie Angeles as Cita
* Toby Alejar as Dennis
* Alicia Alonzo as Yolly's Mother
* Romnick Sarmenta as Young Efren

## Critical reception

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* "Condemned is a rich brew of sudden violence, baroque cruelty, and sardonic dark humor."[2] \- Noel Vera, film critic

## References

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1. ^ "REVIEW: Condemned". Retrieved May 5, 2013.
2. ^ "Three faces of Nora". February 13, 2011. Retrieved May 5, 2013.

## External links

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* Condemned at IMDb