At least 13 Filipino movies were released in theaters in July 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Bawal na Gamot 2
Oplan: Baleleng
Sibak: Midnight Dancers
Urban Terrorist 2
Bikini Watch
Nena
Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara
Melencio Magat: Dugo Laban sa Dugo
Run Barbi Run
Okey si Ma'am!
Kana
Mano-Mano
Saan Ako Nagkamali
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Oplan: Baleleng
Sibak: Midnight Dancers
Urban Terrorist 2
Bikini Watch
Nena
Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara
Melencio Magat: Dugo Laban sa Dugo
Run Barbi Run
Okey si Ma'am!
Kana
Mano-Mano
Saan Ako Nagkamali
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Bawal na Gamot 2 (Tagalog: Ilegal Drugs 2)
Original Release Date: July 05, 1995
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Romnick Sarmenta ... Narding
Tonton Gutierrez ... Randy
Aiko Melendez ... Marjorie
Jean Garcia ... George
Dick Israel ... Brix
Jeffrey Santos ... Gulay
Judy Ann Santos ... Lanie
Gina Pareño ... Marjorie's Mother
Robert Arevalo ... Narding's Father
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Story and Screeplay ... Ricky Lee and Salvador Royales
Cinematography ... Felizardo Bailen
Production Design ... Sonny Maculada
Editing ... Ferren Salumbides
Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer ... Robbie Tan
NOTES:
*** Then-incumbent senators Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Gregorio Honasan make an on-screen endorsement of this movie.
*** Epilogue: "Si Marjorie at kusang-loob ba nagpa-rehabilitate sa isang Drug Center sa Tagaytay. Sa ngayon, kasal na siya kay Narding. Ipinagpatuloy din ni Marjorie ang kanyang propesyon bilang Interior Designer sa isang malaking kumpanya sa Makati. Ipinangako ni Marjorie sa kanyang sarili na hinding-hindi na siya gagamit ng bawal na gamot kailanman kahit gaano kabigat ang kanyang problema. Idinadaan na lang niya ang lahat sa tiyaga at dasal."
Tagalog: "Marjorie voluntarily went to rehab at a Drug Center in Tagaytay. She is now married to Narding. Marjorie also continues her profession as an Interior Designer in a large company in Makati. Marjorie promised herself that she would never use drugs again no matter how serious her problem was. She just went through everything with patience and prayer."
Oplan: Baleleng
Original Release Date: July 05, 1995
Production Company: Taurus Films
MAIN CAST
Chuck Perez ... Elmo
Lovely Rivero ... Lorna
King Gutierrez ... Captain
Carol Dauden ... Lawin
Robert Talby ... Cobra
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Dante Pangilinan
Story and Screeplay ... Atilemrac and Associates
Cinematography ... Felizardo Anastacio
Production Design ... Ver Langcauon
Editing ... Nap Montebon
Musical Direction ... Edwin Ortega
Executive Producer ... Noli Buenaseda
NOTE:
*** Contrary to a misconception, this movie has no connection to the May 1995 shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of several members of the Kuratong Baleleng crime syndicate. In this movie, the titular group was formed from hardened convicts. Oplan Baleleng was tasked with the rescue of kidnap for ransom victims.
Sibak: Midnight Dancers
Original Release Date: July 05, 1995
Production Company: Tangent Films International
MAIN CAST
Alex Del Rosario ... Joel
Gandong Cervantes ... Dennis
Lawrence David ... Sonny
Perla Bautista ... Mother
R.S. Francisco ... Michelle
Rey Ventura ... Gregorio
Nonie Buencamino ... Dave
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Mel Chionglo
Story and Screeplay ... Ricky Lee
Cinematography ... George Tutanes
Production Design ... Edgar Martin Littaua
Editing ... Jess Navarro
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Richard Tang
NOTES:
*** This film had its world premiere at the 1994 Toronto International Film Festival.
*** The first of a series of three gay-themed movies by Mel Chionglo and Ricky Lee about the lives of macho dancers (strippers) in the gay bars of Manila. It is succeeded by Burlesk King in 1999 and Twilight Dancers in 2006.
Urban Terrorist 2
Original Release Date: July 05, 1995
Production Company: Intercinema Films
MAIN CAST
Jess Lapid Jr. ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Dan Fernandez ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Dindo Arroyo ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Jorge Estregan Jr. ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Freddie Quizon ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Douglas Veron ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Beverly Vergel ... [information to be provided upon availability]
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Tata Nel
Story and Screeplay ...
Cinematography ... Jimmy Corpus Baer
Production Design ... Rheagan Laylo
Editing ... Joe Ramirez
Musical Direction ...
Executive Producer ... RLL-DRV
NOTES:
*** This film is the sequel to the 1988 film Urban Terrorist.
*** TAGLINE: "Kahit sino ka pa, tatablahin kita ..." (Tagalog: Whoever you are, I will make it even with you.)
Bikini Watch
Original Release Date: July 12, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Andrew E ... Kiko
Ina Raymundo ... Dovie
Carolyn Sapp ... Christie
Smokey Manaloto ... Waiter / Kiko's Friend
Dale Villar ... Waiter / Kiko's Friend
Shirley Fuentes ... Jacky
Raffy Rodriguez ... Onie
Glydel Mercado ... Carol
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Ben Feleo
Story and Screeplay ... Ben Feleo, Reynaldo Castro, and Anna Santos
Cinematography ... Ernie Dela Paz
Production Design ... Danny Cristobas
Editing ... Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Ricky Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario
NOTE:
*** This movie was released at the height of the popularity of the American television series Baywatch.
Nena
Original Release Date: July 12, 1995
Production Company: Mahogany Pictures
MAIN CAST
Sharmaine Suarez ... Anna Marie 'Nena' Bantigue
Joel Torre ... Atty. Thomas T. Morales
Amy Austria ... Sylvia
Robert Arevalo ... Mulong
Gina Pareño ... Amable
Lito Legaspi ... Ansel
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Ike Jarlego Jr.
Story and Screeplay ... Lualhati Bautista
Cinematography ... Joselito 'Itok' Mempin
Production Design ... Sonny B. Maculada
Editing ... Marya Ignacio
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Victor Villegas
NOTE:
*** Launching movie of Sharmaine Suarez.
Patayin sa Sindak si Barbara (Tagalog: Frighten Barbara to Death)
Original Release Date: July 12, 1995
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Lorna Tolentino ... Barbara
Dawn Zulueta ... Ruth
Tonton Gutierrez ... Nick
Antoinette Taus ... Karen
Amy Austria ... Arlene
Nonie Buencamino ... Bidoy
Angie Ferro ... Beatriz
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Chito S. Roño
Story ... Celso Ad. Castillo (based on)
Screenplay ... Ricky Lee
Cinematography ... Joe Batac
Production Design ... Ernest Santiago
Editing ... Jess Navarro
Musical Direction ... Jessie Lasaten
Executive Producers ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTES:
*** A remake of the 1974 horror film by Celso Ad. Castillo.
*** Angie Ferro appeared in both the 1974 and 1995 versions as a character named Beatriz.
Melencio Magat: Dugo Laban sa Dugo (Tagalog: Blood Against Blood)
Original Release Date: July 19, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Eddie Garcia ... Melencio Magat
Jun Aristorenas ... Gomer
Zoren Legaspi ... Sgt. Mike Dionisio
Jeric Raval ... Guiller
Melissa Mendez ... Adela
Beverly Vergel ... Magda
Dick Israel ... Kulot
Rochelle Barrameda ... Diana
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Toto Natividad
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Johnny Araojo
Production Design ... Randy Gamier
Editing ... Ruben Natividad
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde
NOTES:
*** Jeric Raval's first movie for Regal Films after starring in a series of movies for OctoArts Films.
*** After Barkada: Walang Atrasan, this movie is the second of two movies starring both Jeric Raval and Zoren Legaspi that were released in 1995. There is still no movie collaboration between the two actors as of July 2025.
Run Barbi Run
Original Release Date: July 19, 1995
Production Company: Cinemax Studios
MAIN CAST
Joey De Leon ... Bartolome 'Barbi' del Rosario
Maricel Laxa ... Victoria 'Toyang' Fernandez
Noel Trinidad ... Major Velarde
Subas Herrero ... Atty. Ramon Lazaro
Roldan Aquino ... Gardo
Nanette Inventor ... Flor
Richard Merck ... Junior
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Tony Y. Reyes
Story and Production ... Tony Gloria
Screenplay ... Rosauro de la Cruz and Tony Y. Reyes
Cinematography ... Sergio Lobo
Production Design ... Buboy Tan
Editing ... Eduardo Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Jimmy Fabregas
NOTES:
*** The maiden offering of Cinemax Studios, which is currently known as GMA Pictures.
*** Rock band Eraserheads were introduced in this movie.
Okey Si Ma'am
Original Release Date: July 19, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Alice Dixson ... Sonia Marasigan
Donna Cruz ... Leilani 'Leni' Aranas
Keempee De Leon ... Jethro 'Jet' Valdez
Geneva Cruz ... Blessilda 'Bessie' Alvarez
Lander Vera-Perez ... Donato 'Donny' Sanchez
Paco Arespacochaga ... Roberto 'Boyong' De Guzman
Angelu De Leon ... Ida
Jeffrey Hidalgo .... Bessie's brother
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Mac Alejandre
Story and Screenplay ... Ricky Lee
Cinematography ... Eduardo 'Totoy' Jacinto
Production Design ... Edgar Martin Littaua
Editing ... Ike Jarlego Jr.
Musical Direction ... Ricky Del Rosario
Executive Producers ... Vic Del Rosario Jr. and Patrick Coleman
NOTE:
*** Epilogue: "This film was made possible through the Enter-Educate Foundation in cooperation with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)."
Kana
Original Release Date: July 26, 1995
Production Company: El Niño Films
MAIN CAST
Janine Barredo ... Kana
John Regala ... Don Pepe
Tobi Alejar ... Alex
Jorge Estregan ... Rapist
Bing Davao ... Rapist
Edwin Reyes ... Rapist
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Story ... Cesar S.B. Abella
Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Alfonso Alvares
Production Design ... Lawin Ranay
Editing ... Tony Sy
Musical Direction ... Rey Ramos
NOTE:
*** This is the second movie in which Janine Barredo and John Regala appeared together, following Silya Elektrika, Kasagutan Ba? (Tagalog: Electric Chair, Is It the Solution?).
Mano-Mano (Tagalog: Hand-to-Hand)
Original Release Date: July 26, 1995
Production Company: Rockets Production
MAIN CAST
Ronnie Ricketts ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Beth Tamayo ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Ricardo Cepeda ... [information to be provided upon availability]
William Martinez ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Jorge Estregan ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Edgar Mande ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Dinky Doo Jr. ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Glydel Mercado ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Dong Serrano ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Tony Ferrer ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Delia Razon ... [information to be provided upon availability]
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Story ... Ronn-Rick
Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ... Joe Tutanes
Production Design ... Joey Felix
Editing ... Francisco J. Vinarao
Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer ... Mariz Ricketts
NOTES:
*** This is the initial presentation of Ronnie Rickets' production company.
*** Bruce Ricketts and John Nite were introduced in this movie.
Saan Ako Nagkamali (Tagalog: Where Did I Go Wrong)
Original Release Date: July 26, 1995
Production Company: OctoArts Films
MAIN CAST
Kris Aquino ... Teresa
Tonton Gutierrez ... Roy
Tirso Cruz III ... Dindo
Miguel Rodriguez ... Rapist
Jenette Fernando ... Julie
Toby Alejar ... Alex
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Jose Mari Avellana
Story and Screenplay ... Jose Mari Avellana and Ricky Lee
Cinematography ... Ding Austria
Production Design ... Edgar Martin Littaua
Editing ... Ike Jarlego Jr.
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Orly R. Ilacad
