At least seven Filipino movies were released in theaters in May 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Epifanio ang Bilas Ko: NB-EYE
Walang Inuurungan … Ang Batas
Kirot II
I Love You, Sabado!!!
Dodong Scarface: Octopus Gang
Bangers
Rollerboys
Hanggang sa Huling Bala
Walang Inuurungan … Ang Batas
Kirot II
I Love You, Sabado!!!
Dodong Scarface: Octopus Gang
Bangers
Rollerboys
Hanggang sa Huling Bala
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Epifanio ang Bilas Ko: NB-EYE (Tagalog: Epifanio my Sister-in-Law's Husband)
Original Release Date: May 04, 1995
Production Companies: Viva Films and Merdeka Films
MAIN CAST
Leo Martinez ... Epifanio
Dennis Padilla ... Panfilo
Jean Garcia ... Emma
Jackie Aquino ... Lily
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Story ... Jett C. Espiritu
Screenplay ... Henry P. Nadong
Cinematography ... Arnold Alvaro
Production Design ... Apo Manansala
Editing ... Eber Ramos and Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Musical Direction ... Tony Cortez
Executive Producers ... Vic Del Rosario Jr. and Edmer Lim
NOTE:
*** Parody of Epimaco Velasco: NBI: The True Story, which was released in November 1994.
*** The lead characters were apparently named after Epimaco Velasco and Panfilo Lacson. Velasco served as the director of the National Bureau of Investigation from 1992 to 1995. At around the same period, Lacson served as Chief of Task Force Habagat at the Presidential Anti-Crime Commission.
Walang Inuurungan … Ang Batas (Tagalog: Retreats from No One ... The Law)
Original Release Date: May 04, 1995
Production Company: Movie City Corporation
MAIN CAST
Ronnie Ricketts ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Cynthia Khan ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Alu Gonzalez ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Gabriel Romulo ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Kim Penn ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Gin Lau ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Jun King Austria ... [information to be provided upon availability]
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Ridley Tsui and Johnny Wood
Story and Screenplay ... Tat-Choi Lee and Chi-Ming Leung
Cinematography ... Max de la Peña
Executive Producers ... Luis Sy
NOTES:
*** Known international markets as Ultimate Revenge.
*** According to IMDB, this movie is edited from Hong Kong Eva.
Kirot II (Tagalog: Pain II)
Original Release Date: May 11, 1995
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Rosanna Roces ... Olga
Gardo Versoza ... Dino
Jovit Moya ... Raul
Gina Pareño ...
Jeffrey Santos ...
Rizza ...
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Rico Mambo
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas and Salvador Royales
Cinematography ... Felizardo Bailen
Production Design ... Raymond Bajarias
Editing ... Ferren Salumbides
Musical Direction ... Bienvenido 'Benny' Medina
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan
NOTE:
*** A movie titled Kirot (Tagalog: Pain), starring Stella Strada, was produced and released by Seiko Films in 1983.
I Love You ... Sabado (Tagalog: I Love You, Saturday)
Original Release Date: May 11, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Janno Gibbs ... Juan de la Cruz
Mikee Cojuangco ... Angelique
Geneva Cruz ... Jenny (Juan's Band Member)
Rachel Alejandro ... Brenda
Arnel Ignacio ... Maxie (Juan's Band Member)
Raffy Rodriguez ... Juan's Band Member
Paco Arespacochaga ... Aries (Juan's Band Member)
Ronaldo Valdez ... Juan's Father
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... J. Erastheo Navoa
Story and Screenplay ... Dante Salamante and J. Erastheo Navoa
Cinematography ... Ben Lobo
Editing ... Totoy Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Dennis Garcia
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** Inspired by the "I Love You, Sabado" jingle in a series of TV ads of fast food chain Jolibee. The ads depict children's anticipation for Saturday, when their parents will take them to Jolibee. Furthermore, the chain's mascot makes an appearance in the movie.
*** I Love You Sabado is the first known movie collaboration between real-life father and son Ronaldo Valdez and Janno Gibbs. The movie is also released by Viva Films through the family-oriented subsidiary Viva Family Entertainment.
*** Janno Gibbs plays the role of Juan de la Cruz lead vocalist of a fictional rock band called 1's N'4 All. In a mall scene, Juan magically swims through the air as he sings, "Gusto kong mag-swimming sa balong malalim." (Tagalog: "I want to swim in the deep well). This is a nod to the song "Balong Malalim" by the real-life Juan de la Cruz band.
*** Arnel Ignacio plays the role of rock singer Hep Hibang in Bangers, a movie that would be released two weeks later. (Further details can be read in another entry in this post).
Dodong Scarface: Octopus Gang
Original Release Date: May 24, 1995
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Jestoni Alarcon ... Diosdado Barrion / Dodong Scarface
Rosanna Roces ... Elma
Dennis Roldan ... Mr. Cuevas
George Estregan ... Fred
Glydel Mercado ... Lisa
Isko Moreno ... Eddie
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Editing ... Pepe Marcos
Story ... Diosdado Barrio
Screenplay ... Genaro 'Nerdie' Cruz
Cinematography ... Joe Tutanes
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Robbie Tan
NOTES:
*** In the Visayas, "Dodong" is a term of endearment that means "young man" or "boy". "Dodong" is used as a familiar way to address a young man.
*** Tagline: "True-to-life story ni Diosdado Barrion, leader ng Octopus Gang of Cebu City. Naging kilabot sila sa Kabisayaan!"
(Tagalog: True-to-life story of Diosdado Barrion, leader of Octopus Gang in Cebu City. They terrorized the Visayas Region!)
Bangers
Original Release Date: May 24, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Andrew E. ... Hap Hibang
Joey De Leon ... Hep Hibang
Arnel Ignacio ... Hip Hibang
Chiquito ... Hop Hibang
Ana Roces ... Dorie
Michael De Mesa ... Richard
Dindi Gallardo ... Sharon
Melissa Gibbs ... Friend of Dorie
Dale Villar ... Waiter in Club
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Ben Feleo
Story and Screenplay ... Ben Feleo, Dan Salamante, and Reynaldo Castro
Cinematography ... Erning Dela Paz
Production Design ... Danny Cristobas
Editing ... Renato 'Ningning' De Leon
Musical Direction ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Executive Producers ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** The original title of the film was Hibangers. In the poster above, the letters H and I were blanked out. At the time of the film's release, the TV variety program 'Sang Linggo nAPO Sila (Tagalog: They Are Now All On All Week) already had a segment of the same title. Viva Films used the title Bangers instead.
*** First known movie collaboration between Andrew E. and Joey de Leon.
RollerBoys
Original Release Date: May 31, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Tirso Cruz III ... Moy
Gloria Romero ... Lola Martha
Edgar Mortiz ... Pepito
Eric Fructuoso ... Busty Morales
Giselle "G" Toengi ... Michelle
Jonathan Buencamino ... William
Patrick Garcia ... Christian
CJ Ramos ... Sputnik
T.J. Cruz ... Joey
John Prats ... Zach
Christopher Peralta ... Beloy
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Story ... Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography ... Marissa Floirendo
Production Design ... Edel Templonuevo
Editing ... George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde
NOTE:
*** The movie was released at the height of the roller blading craze in the Philippines.
*** Jonathan Buencamino is a co-founder and lead vocalist of pop rock band INTRoVOYS.
Hanggang sa Huling Bala (Tagalog: Down to the Last Bullet)
Original Release Date: May 31, 1995
Production Company: Megavision Films
MAIN CAST
Lito Lapid ... David
Plinky Recto ... Carmen
Dennis Roldan ... Richard
Dante Rivero ... Mr. Moto
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Richard's Henchman
Sharmaine Suarez ... Roxanne
CJ Ramos ... Butchoy
Dick Israel ... Dado
Rez Cortez ... Lt. Rodrigo
Perla Bautista ... Kapitana
Zandro Zamora ... Turo
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Jose N. Carreon
Cinematography ... Rey Lapid
Production Design ... Boy Tablizo
Editing ... Pepe Marcos
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... William Lao
NOTES:
*** The movie was released a few weeks after Lito Lapid was elected as provincial governor of Pampanga.
*** A similarly titled movie starring Tony Ferrer was released in 1984.
*** Tagline: Alone and down to his last bullet. Can this man survive the final battle?"
