At least seven Filipino movies were released in theaters in September 1995. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Best Friends
Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay
The Jessica Alfaro Story ***
Hataw Na!
Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo
Sabik sa Halik
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo
Manila Girl: Ikaw ang Aking Panaginip
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Best Friends
Original Release Date: September 06, 1995
Production Company: MAQ Productions
MAIN CAST
Anjo Yllana ... Buboy
John Estrada ... Gani
Alma Concepcion ... Anna
Rochelle Barrameda ... Dess
Joanne Quintas ... Gracia
Pia Serrano ... Soraya
Subas Herrero ... Grandpa Jose
Rocco Montalban ... Uncle Dimas
Lou Veloso ... Hestas
Penggot ... Barabas
Jimmy Fabregas ... Boyong the Magician
Noel 'Ungga' Ayala ... Nano
Max Alvarado ... Pisak
Romy Diaz ... Kalawit
Rey Ventura ... Tata Elias
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Tony Y. Reyes
Cinematography ... Rey De Leon
Production Design ... Melchor Defensor
Editing ... Eduardo Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Jessie Lasaten
Executive Producers ... Marie Sherida Monteverde
NOTES:
*** The film's opening scenes feature the Lechon (Roasted Pig) Festival in Balayan, Batangas.
*** A year later, Anjo Yllana and John Estrada would partner anew in Star Cinema's adaptation of Milyonaryong Mini (Cebuano: Fake Millionaire), a regional TV sitcom about mistaken identity, again under the direction of Tony Y. Reyes.
Subas Herrero, Jaime Fabregas, Noel 'Ungga' Ayala and Romy Diaz are also part of the cast of Milyonaryong Mini.
*** Fourteen years later, John Estrada would be cast in a film titled BFF: Best Friends Forever.
*** Winnie Cordero and Joji Isla play a duo of swindlers named Cristy and Fermin. In real life, Cristy Fermin is a show biz talk show host.
Judge Max Asuncion: Hukom Bitay (Tagalog: Justice Executioner)
Original Release Date: September 06, 1995
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Eddie Garcia ... Judge Maximiano Asuncion
Evangeline Pascual ... Atty. Leticia M. Asuncion
Mat Ranillo III ... Ruben Pineda
Lovely Rivero ... Judge Asuncion's Secretary
Michelle Parton ... Leonora Navarro
Efren Reyes Jr. ... Lt. Danilo Virgilio
Luis Gonzales ... Judge Solomon
Rod Navarro ... Mayor William Cruz Sr.
Dan Fernandez ... William Cruz Jr.
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Story and Screenplay ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas and Amado Lacuesta
Cinematography ... Johnny Araojo
Production Design ... Tito B. Macatuggal
Editing ... Danilo Gloria
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTE:
*** Maximiano 'Max' Asuncion sent seven criminals to death row since he became a judge in 1977 until the abolition of the death penalty in 1987. He was the first to impose a death sentence after the reinstitution of the death penalty in 1993.
The Jessica Alfaro Story
Original Scheduled Release Date: September 13, 1995
Final Approved Release Date: June 25, 1997
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Alice Dixson ... Jessica Alfaro
Gary Estrada ... Lester
Rustom Padilla ... Mark
Ariel Rivera ... Bad Boy
Robert Arevalo ... Jose Alfaro
Liza Lorena ... Florencia Alfaro
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Story and Screenplay ... Tony Calvento
Cinematography ... Johnny Araojo
Production Design ... Ronaldo 'Do' Cadapan
Editing ... Danilo Gloria
Musical Direction ... Vehnee Saturno
Executive Producer ... Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTES:
*** Jessica Alfaro is a witness in the 1991 rape-slay of Carmela Vizconde and the murder of her mother and younger sister inside the Vizconde family residence.
*** The film generated legal controversy as it was produced and promoted while the case against Hubert Webb and others was ongoing, resulting in warnings about violating the sub judice rule and infringing on the rights of the accused. The controversy culminated in a Supreme Court case, Viva Productions, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, which tackled the allegations of contempt and forum shopping by Webb against the film's producers.
Hataw Na! (Tagalog: Move It!)
Original Release Date: September 13, 1995
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Gary Valenciano ... Robbie Mallorca
Dayanara Torres ... Anna Alvarado
Nida Blanca ... Concepcion 'Connie' I. Tejeros
Jao Mapa ... Nico Torres
Victor Neri ... Anton Velasco
Roselle Nava ... Liezl Hernandez
Jolina Magdangal ... Agnes Pineda
Lindsay Custodio ... Cathy Lopez
Robin Da Roza ... Patrick Goitia
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography ... Marissa Floirendo
Production Design ... Edel R. Templonuevo
Editing ... Jesus Navarro
Musical Direction ... Archie L. Castillo
Executive Producers ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTES:
*** Lead stars Gary Valenciano and Dayanara Torres are both of Puerto Rican descent. Gary Valenciano's mother, Grimilda Santiago y Olmo, was from the city of Arecibo. Meanwhile, Dayanara Torres is 100% Puerto Rican.
*** The first film of Jolina Magdangal.
Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo (Tagalog: My Law Is Your Match)
Original Release Date: September 20, 1995
Production Company: Regal Films
MAIN CAST
Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. ... Lt. Abner Sandoval
Gelli De Belen ... Lerma
Edu Manzano ... Mike
Eddie Rodriguez ... Gen. Sandoval
Ryan 'Atong' Redillas ... Natoy
Jimmy Santos ... Billy
Tommy Abuel ... Major Baltazar
Jean Garcia ... Club Singer/Hitwoman
Jeanette Fernando ... Abner's Wife
Jorge Estregan ... Arnold
Subas Herrero ... Congressman
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Editing ... Pepe Marcos
Story and Screenplay ... Genardo 'Nerdie' Cruz and Jojo Lapuz
Cinematography ... Danny Bustos
Production Design ... Arthur Sta. Marioa
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Lily Y. Monteverde and Jose Mari M. Bautista
NOTES:
*** This movie bears a number of similarities with the 1990 film Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija (Tagalog: Alias Handsome: Slayer of Nueva Ecija). In Alyas Pogi, lead villain Agapito (Edu Manzano) sought revenge after Henry Cruz, a.k.a. Pogi (Bong Revilla), killed the former's brother Erik (Edwin Reyes).
In Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo, lead villain Mike (Edu Manzano) sought revenge after Abner (Bong Revilla) killed the former's brother Arnold (Jorge Estregan). Gary, one of Mike's henchmen, is played by Edwin Reyes.
In the opening scene of Alyas Pogi, the epoonymous character (Bong Revilla) killed a bus holdupper named Emilio (Jorge Estregan). In the opening scene of Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo, Bong Revilla's character also killed Jorge Estregan's character.
Tommy Abuel plays the role of Erning, Henry's best friend, in Alyas Pogi. He plays the role of Major Baltazar, Abner's immediate superior, in Batas Ko ang Katapat Mo.
*** Similar to the 1994 film Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis (Tagalog: There's No Tough Cop to a Clever Wife), Jimmy Santos plays the role of a sidekick named Billy.
Sabik sa Halik (Tagalog: Excited for a Kiss)
Original Release Date: September 20, 1995
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Gardo Versoza ... Rico / Ricky
Roy Alvarez ... Franco
Joboy Gomez ... Dodie
Mon Confiado ... Henry
Priscilla Almeda ... Maricris
Natasha Ledesma ... Elizabeth
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Rico Mambo
Cinematography ... Felizardo Bailen
Production Design ...
Editing ...
Musical Direction ... Bienvenido Medina
Executive Producers ... Robbie Tan
NOTE:
*** The first film of Abby Viduya credited as Priscilla Almeda, the screen name she used for the movies she did for Seiko Films from 1995 to 1997.
*** Natasha Ledesma is introduced in this movie.
Matimbang Pa sa Dugo (Tagalog: Heavier Than Blood)
Original Release Date: September 27, 1995
Production Companies: Star Cinema and Reflection Films
MAIN CAST
Rudy Fernandez ... Carlos
Mark Anthony Fernandez ... Boying
Sharmaine Arnaiz ... Ellen
Ana Roces ... Janet
Robert Arevalo ... Serafin
Bembol Roco ... Sabater
Dennis Roldan ... Luis
Bob Soler ... Don Badong
Dick Israel ... Dodoy
SELECTED CREW
Direction, Story, and Screenplay ... Jose N. Carreon
Cinematography ... Ricardo Remias and Pablo Bautista
Production Design ... Boyet Ocampo
Editing ... Edgardo 'Boy' Vinarao
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producers ... Charo Santos-Concio, Lily Y. Monteverde, and Victoria Lorna A. Fernandez
NOTES:
*** First major father-and-son collaboration between Rudy Fernandez and Mark Anthony Fernandez. In the 1992 film Guwapings: The First Adventure, Rudy Fernandez has an uncredited cameo as the father of Jeff (Mark Anthony Fernandez).
*** TAGLINE: "The ex-con and the kid ... their bond began in vengeance and was sealed in blood."
Manila Girl: Ikaw ang Aking Panaginip (Tagalog: You Are My Dream)
Original Release Date: September 27, 1995
Production Company: Prime Pictures
MAIN CAST
Ogie Alcasid ... Jordan
Vanessa Fidler ... Natasha
Patrick Guzman ... Barkley
Giselle Sanchez ... Coca/Curacha
Chad Borja ... Chad
Viktoria ... Viktoria
Emilio Garcia ... Leon
Earl Ignacio ... Dr. Kagaw
Lee Robin ... Stallone
Miya Nolasco ... Carla
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Screenplay ... Mike Relon Makiling
Story ... Mike Relon Makiling, Noel Orosa, J.J. Henson, and Dan Salamante
Cinematography ... Gener Buenaseda
Production Design ... Jojo Magno
Editing ... Ruben Natividad
Musical Direction ... Edwin 'Kiko' Ortega
Executive Producer ... Leo Dominguez
NOTES:
*** Ogie Alcasid plays the role of a daydreaming employee for a company that sells an energy drink called Wake-Up.
*** Earl Ignacio, Lee Robin Salazar (credited as Lee Robin), and Miya Nolasco were introduced in this movie.
*** At the time of this movie's release, Earl Ignacio and Ogie Alcasid were both part of the cast of the TV sketch comedy show Tropang Trumpo (Tagalog: Troop of Tops), which aired on ABC. Ogie Alcasid eventually resigned from Tropang Trumpo to do another TV sketch comedy show for GMA. The said show Bubble Gang premiered on October 1995. Its thirtieth anniversary will be celebrated a few weeks from now.
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