Mancao

Mancao
Directed by	Felix E. Dalay
Written by	Humilde "Meek" Roxas Jojo Lapus
Produced by	Lily Y. Monteverde Victor Villegas
Starring	Phillip Salvador
Cinematography	Ver Dauz
Edited by	Renato de Leon
Music by	Mon del Rosario
Production companies	Regal Films Moviestars Production
Distributed by	Regal Films
Release date	December 2, 1993 (1993-12-02)
Running time	108 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

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]

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast

• Phillip Salvador as Captain Cezar Mancao
• Gabby Concepcion as Joey de Leon
• Snooky Serna as Maricar Mancao
• Edgar Mortiz as Boggart
• Ramon Christopher as Bimbo
• Jon Hernandez as Marcelo
• Amado Cortez as Mancao's Father
• Luz Valdez as Mancao's Mother
• Roberto Pagdanganan as himself
• Vicente Vinarao as himself
• Pantaleon Dumlao as himself
• Everlino Nartates as himself
• Lito Legaspi as Mayor
• Zandro Zamora as Lt. Vargas
• Romy Diaz as Ka George
• Roldan Aquino as Atty. Andaya
• Edwin Reyes as Bert
• Honey Policarpio as Ninfa

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 (57–68). Filipinas Publications: 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.

External links

• Mancao at IMDb
• Full Movie on Regal Entertainment