Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka is a 1990 Philippine action film directed by Francis "Jun" Posadas. The film stars Cesar Montano, Rita Avila and John Regala.[1][2][3][4]
Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka | |
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Directed by | Francis "Jun" Posadas |
Screenplay by | Humilde "Meek" Roxas |
Story by | Salvador Royales |
Based on | Kasalanan ang Buhayin ka a DZRH Radio Serial by Salvador Royales |
Produced by | Michael Tan |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Ver Dauz |
Edited by | Ruben Natividad |
Music by | Benny Medina |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Seiko Films |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
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Plot
editFollowing an altercation with the most prominent criminal family in their town, Jimmy (Cesar) loses his eyesight and people closest to him, including his fiancee Carmen (Vivian). He meets Nancy (Rita), a club dancer and a single mother who gives him a reason to plot revenge against his tormentors. Conflict arises when the woman and her son Biboy (Billy Joe) who gave him a purpose to live again are connected to the same family that gave him hell.
Cast
edit- Cesar Montano as Jimmy
- Joel Torre as Digs
- John Regala as Mateo
- Rita Avila as Nancy
- Vivian Foz as Carmen
- Jojo Alejar as Pinggoy
- Billy Joe Crawford as Biboy
- Jovit Moya as Erning
- Vanessa Escaño
- Odette Khan as Mrs. Valdez
- Mary Walter as Jimmy's Grandmother
- Dan Fernandez as Ding
- Cris Daluz as Enciong
- Ros Olgado
- Joseph de Cordova
- Turko Cervantes
- Edmund Cupcupin as Dr. Mercado
Production
editJestoni Alarcon was originally cast as the leading role, but turned it down in favor of another movie. Eventually, the role went to Cesar Montano, marking his first major role in an action film. Ogie Alcasid was commissioned to sing the movie theme song composed by Rey Magtoto.[1][5]
References
edit- ^ a b Villanueva, Nena (February 8, 1990). "Aga Is On The Move". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 17. Retrieved February 23, 2022 – via Google News.
- ^ "Kasalanan ang Buhayin Ka". National Mid-week. Vol. 5. Lagda Publications. 1990. p. 30. Retrieved February 23, 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ Bowker's Complete Video Directory 2001. Bowker. 2001. p. 919. ISBN 9780835244220. Retrieved February 23, 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ David, Joeel (1995). Fields of Vision: Critical Applications in Recent Philippine Cinema. Ateneo de Manila University Press. p. 83. ISBN 9789715501743. Retrieved February 23, 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ Lam, Lulubelle (February 18, 1990). "A Romance for Lea". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 17. Retrieved May 26, 2022 – via Google News.
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