Kamagong (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

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

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

• Kamagong at IMDb
• Full Movie