Kamagong (film)

Philippine action drama film

Kamagong

Directed by| Carlo J. Caparas
Screenplay by|

* Carlo J. Caparas
* Rene Villanueva

Story by| Carlo J. Caparas
Produced by| Ramon Salvador
Starring|

* Lito Lapid
* J.C. Bonnin
* Ruel Vernal

Cinematography| Sergio Lobo
Edited by| Ike Jarlego Jr.
Music by| Ricky del Rosario

Production
company

Viva Films

Distributed by| Viva Films

Release date

* February 4, 1987 (1987-02-04)

Running time

| 105 minutes
Country| Philippines
Language| Filipino

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]

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

## Plot[edit]

Ariel (Bonnin) perfects his skills in arnis and his idol Manuel (Lapid) made him rediscover what it takes to be a man.[5]

## Cast[edit]

* 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[edit]

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[edit]

1. ^ Tiongson, Nicanor (2001). The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989. A.P. Tuviera. p. 478. Retrieved March 12, 2022 - via Google Books.
2. ^ South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings. University of Wisconsin–Madison. 1993. p. 99. Retrieved March 12, 2022 - via Google Books.
3. ^ "The Eighties No. 900: Kamagong". Video 48. October 30, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
4. ^ Matining, Dindo (December 9, 2019). "Pinoy arnis athletes bibida sa 'Kamagong' movie ni Lapid!". Abante. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
5. ^ Ramos, Christia (December 9, 2019). "Lapid offers victorious PH Arnis players film lead roles". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
6. ^ "Carlo J. Caparas's Film Kamagong is Being Turned into an Animated Series!". When in Manila. June 7, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2022.

## External links[edit]

* Kamagong at IMDb
* Full Movie

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Works of Carlo J. Caparas

Characters created|

* Joaquin Bordado
* Kamandag
* Panday
* Totoy Bato

Films directed|

* Kamagong (1987)
* Joaquin Burdado (1988)
* Kambal Na Kamao: Madugong Engkwentro (1988)
* Arrest: Pat. Rizal Alih – Zamboanga Massacre (1989)
* Humanda Ka Mayor!: Bahala Na ang Diyos (1993)
* The Maggie dela Riva Story: God... Why Me? (1994)
* Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1996)
* Chavit (2003)
* Angela Markado (2015)
* Kamandag ng Droga (2017)

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