At least 13 Filipino movies were released in theaters in April 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita
Sana Maulit Muli…
Dobol Trobol (Anti-Crime Kunsumisyon)
Ang Tipo Kong Lalake: Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos
Boy Gising!
Wilson Sorronda: Leader, Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group
Ibigay Mo nang Todong-Todo
Hindi Ka Diyos para Santuhin! The Capt. Bobby Ramirez Story
Muntik nang Maabot ang Langit
Asero
Indecent Professor
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Ikaw Pa, Eh Love Kita (Tagalog: You of All People, My Love)
Original Release Date: August 02, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Lito Lapid ... Sgt. Esteban Samonte
Maricel Soriano ... Karina Ranchez
Nida Blanca ... Karina's Aunt
Gloria Romero ... Mrs. Samonte
Bernard Bonnin ... Major Morales
Ricky Davao ... Atty. Lopez
Bembol Roco ... Benjie
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Julio
Willie Revillame ... Rene
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Danilo P. Cabreira
Story and Screenplay ... Jojo Lapus
Cinematography ... Rey Lapid
Production Design ... Abel Molina
Editing ... Rogelio Salvador and Joe Solo
Musical Direction ... Jimmy Fabregas
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde
NOTES:
*** The name of Maricel Soriano's TV journalist character is apparently based on Korina Sanchez, who at that time was a TV journalist for ABS-CBN 2. In the movie, Karina Ranchez works for the fictional TV station CBA 2
*** RPN-9, one of the country's leading TV networks, was acknowledged in the end credits.
Sana Maulit Muli (Tagalog: Hopefully Once More)
Original Release Date: August 09, 1995
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Aga Muhlach ... Jerry
Lea Salonga ... Agnes
William Martinez ... Nick
Tina Paner ... Daisy
Rosemarie Sonora ... Sylvia
Cherry Pie Picache ... Cynthia
Tommy Abuel ... Ben
Gina Pareño ... Lita
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Olivia M. Lamasan
Story ... Jose Javier Reyes and Olivia M. Lamasan
Screenplay ... Mel Mendoza Del Rosario, Shaira Mella Salvador, and Olivia M. Lamasan
Cinematography ... Romeo Vitug
Production Design ... Randy Gamier
Editing ... George Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Willy Cruz
Executive Producers ... Lily Y. Monteverde and Charo Santos Concio
NOTE:
*** First Star Cinema production shot in San Francisco, California.
Dobol Trobol (Anti-Crime Kunsumisyon)
Original Release Date: August 09, 1995
Production Company: Falcon Films
MAIN CAST
Niño Muhlach ... Salvador 'Buddy' Domingo
Hero Bautista ... Badelo ' Buddy' Sabado
Herbert Bautista ... Wong
Cher Gorospe ... Cher
Beth Tamayo ... Gel
Ramon Zamora ... Special Narcotics Action Force Chief Major Malefinaco Ang Velasnia
Yoyoy Villame ... Rebulla
Tsing Tong Tsai ... Drug Lord Tsai
Don Pepot ... Police Informer Amboy
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story and Screenplay ... Poch Bautista
Cinematography ... Jun Rasca
Production Design ... Ver Langcauon
Editing ... Nap Montebon
Executive Producers ... Noli E. Buenaseda
NOTES:
*** Most scenes were shot in Baguio City.
*** Wong, the character played by Herbert Bautista, introduces himself as a Chinese national born to a Cantonese father and a Fukienese mother. At the time of the movie's release, Bautista was a public official serving as vice mayor of Quezon City.
*** Near the end of the movie, Bautista's character is shown bearing a tattoo that says 'I [HEART] CHARITO.' Charito Planas was Bautista's predecessor in the said elective position.
*** Ramon Zamora and Yoyoy Villame play characters that were apparently named after Epimaco Velasco and Juanito R. Remulla. From 1992 to 1995, Velasco was the director of the National Bureau of Investigation. In 1995, Velasco was elected as the 29th provincial governor of Cavite. Remulla was his predecessor.
Ang Tipo Kong Lalake: Maginoo pero Medyo Bastos (Tagalog: My Type of Guy: Gentlemanly but a Bit Rude)
Original Release Date: August 16, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Joey De Leon ... Boy
Dennis Padilla ... Junior
Rita Avila ... Demi
Michelle Aldana ... Tracy
Paquito Diaz ... Kits
Cheska Diaz ... Nicole
Val Sotto ... Totoy Aguila
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Efren 'Lodging' Jarlego
Story and Screenplay ... Dwight Gaston
Cinematography ... Oscar Querijero
Production Design ... Randy Gamier
Editing ... Edgardo Jarlego
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** Inspired by a song popularized by D.J. Alvaro
*** Val Sotto played the title role in the television series Aguila, which ran from 1987 to 1992.
Boy! Gising (Tagalog: Boy! Wake Up!)
Original Release Date: August 16, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Vandolph ... Boy Gising
Babalu ... Totoy Buan
Manilyn Reynes ... Belay
Aljon Jimenez ... Sgt. George de Mesa
Rochelle Barrameda ... Vanessa / Rossele
Brando Legaspi ... Rufo
Candy Pangilinan ... Maricris
Gio Santos ... Mr. Nagaraya
Don Pepot ... Fujiyama Hiroshima
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Bey Vito
Story and Screenplay ... Dan Salamante
Cinematography ... Edmund Cupcupin
Production Design ... James Quimson
Editing ... Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producer ... Lily Monteverde
NOTES:
*** The title is a play on Hoy! Gising, a news and public affairs program airing on ABS-CBN at that time.
*** The movie's setting is Barangay Tagay. Tagay is a Tagalog word for the act of communal drinking in a group where one glass is shared in a round-robin manner.
*** Totoy and Belay's pet python is called Madonna. Regal released Madonna ang Babaing Ahas, which is about a snake woman. Manilyn Reynes played Madonna in Michael and Madonna.
*** Some of Boy Gising's rivals are named Sumo Suko, Sumo Suot, Sumo Subo and Sumo Suka.
*** In a scene, Rufo (Brando Legaspi) complains about the presence of Totoy and his kids in Vanessa's (Rochelle Barammeda) house. After telling Rufo to calm down, Vanessa said he is more handsome than Zoren Legaspi. Brando and Zoren Legaspi are brothers in real life.
Wilson Sorronda: Leader, Kuratong Baleleng's Solid Group
Original Release Date: August 16, 1995
Production Companies: Regal Films and Golden Lions Films
MAIN CAST
Jinggoy Estrada ... Wilson Sorronda
Sunshine Cruz ... Minerva
Jackie Aquino ... Eliza
Michael De Mesa ... Miguel
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Carlo J. Caparas
Cinematography ... Ernest 'Boy' Dominguez
Production Design ... Gabby Francisco
Editing ... Abelardo Hulleza
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producers ... Lily Monteverde, Carlo J. Caparas, and Donna Villa
NOTES:
*** TAGLINE: "Possessed by guns and bullets ... money and women ... He lead the bloody trail of the outlaws whose battlecry echoed in every corner of the underworld ... Live hard ... Die hard!"
*** The movie depicts the May 1995 shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of several members of the Kuratong Baleleng crime syndicate.
Ibigay Mo Nang Todong-Todo (Tagalog: Give It to the Fullest)
Original Release Date: August 23, 1995
Production Companies: Universal Records and Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Brian Furlow ... Universal Motion Dancer
Wowie De Guzman ... Universal Motion Dancer
Norman Santos ... Universal Motion Dancer
Gerry Oliva ... Universal Motion Dancer
Gerard Fainsan ... Universal Motion Dancer
Marco McKinley ... Universal Motion Dancer
James Salas ... Universal Motion Dancer
Jim Salas ... Universal Motion Dancer
Nova Villa ... Tita Nancy
Ogie Diaz ... Luterio
Pia Serrano ... Shiela
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Baldo Marro
Story ... Baldo Marro and Eddie Pajarillo
Screenplay ... Baldo Marro and Eddie Pajarillo
Cinematography ... Apolinar Cuenco
Production Design ... Waldo Masconi
Editing ... Tony Sy
Musical Direction ... Rey Magtoto
Executive Producer ... Bella Dy Tan
NOTES:
*** The city of Calbayog and the municipality of San Jorge were among the filming locations.
*** Pia Serrano was introduced in this movie.
Hindi Ka Diyos para Santuhin! The Capt. Bobby Ramirez Story (Tagalog: You Are Not a God to Worship
Original Release Date: August 23, 1995
Production Company: Eastern Entertainment Inc.
MAIN CAST
Jess Lapid Jr. ... Capt. Bobby Ramirez
Dan Alvaro ... Capt. Gary Salonga
Cristina Gonzales ... Tina
Michael De Mesa ... Bart Gustavo
Paquito Diaz ... Don Gustavo
Rex Lapid ... Major Ocampo
Ruel Vernal ... Chief of Police
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Dante Javier
Story ... Bentry Medina and Dante Javier
Screenplay ... Lou J. Aguilar and Gene Labella II
Cinematography ... Ernest 'Boy' Dominguez
Production Design ... Robert Domingo
Editing ... Boy Dominguez, Edgar Lavarias, and Delfin Teope
Executive Producers ... Ben Medina III and Jean Medina
NOTE:
*** Second movie in August 1995 that features Jess Lapid Jr.
Muntik Nang Maabot ang Langit (Tagalog: Almost Reaching Heaven)
Original Release Date: August 23, 1995
Production Company: OctoArts Films
MAIN CAST
Jennifer Mendoza ... Jenny
Tonton Gutierrez ... Ben
Patrick Guzman ... Brando
Charito Solis ... Doña Josefa Aquino
Jean Saburit ... Aling Luming
Shirley Fuentes ... Linda
Brando Legaspi ... Gardo
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco
Story and Screenplay ... Humilde 'Meek' Roxas
Cinematography ...
Production Design ... Rei Nicolas
Editing ... Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Sunny Ilacad
Executive Producers ... Orly Ilacad
NOTE:
*** Based on a hit song by True Faith
Asero (Tagalog: Steel)
Original Release Date: August 30, 1995
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Cesar Montano ... Victor Asero
Ricky Davao ... Narding
Gelli De Belen ... Vivian
Bembol Roco ... Spade
Al Tantay ... Bugoy
Lito Legaspi ... Col. Marino
Jao Mapa ... Troy
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Joey Del Rosario
Story and Screenplay ... Ricky Lee
Cinematography ... Ricardo Remias
Production Design ... Arnel Clemente and Noel Luna
Editing ... Joe Solo
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTE:
*** Adapated from the 1938 film Angels with Dirty Faces.
*** The tagline says "Batang Kalye. Sanggano. Barumbado." Two years later, Cesar Montano topbilled a film titled Sanggano.
Indecent Professor
Original Release Date: August 30, 1995
Production Company: Falcon Films
MAIN CAST
Leo Martinez ... Prof. Aristotle Morpheus
Marjorie Barretto ... Margarita Antonio
Rico J. Puno ... Atty.Fernando Gorospe
Danny 'Brownie' Punzalan ... Mario Palma
Carmi Martin ... Dra. Holmes
Jessica Rodriguez ... Leona Katigbak
Michelle Parton ... Student 1
Rufa Mae Quinto ... Student 2
Ana Bautista ... Student 3
Glydel Mercado ... Prof. Liberata
Amanda Page ... Ana Antonio
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Felix Dalay
Story ... Eduardo Mia
Screenplay ... Eduardo Mia and Ely Matawaran
Cinematography ... Ramon Marcelino
Production Design ... Ben Payumo
Editing ... Renato De Leon
Musical Direction ... Ricky Del Rosario
Executive Producers ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTE:
*** The title is a parody of Indecent Proposal.
