At least 12 Filipino movies were released in theaters in May 1996. At present, some of these movies can be viewed on YouTube, while others are occasionally aired on free television.
Ang Tange Kong Pag-Ibig
SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter
Cedie
Nights of Serafina
Wanted: Perfect Mother
Hagedorn
Takot Ka Ba sa Dilim?
Mga Nagbabagang Labi
Tolentino: Lumaban Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo!
Hindi Ako Ander! Itanong Mo Kay Kumander
Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon
Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko
Details of each mentioned title follow.
Ang Tange Kong Pag-Ibig (Tagalog: My Stupid Love)
Original Release Date: May 1, 1996
Production Companies: Mother Studio Films and M-Zet Films
MAIN CAST
Vic Sotto ... Restituto Roso
Maricel Soriano ... Amanda Moran
Ruby Rodriguez ... Cutie
Yoyong Martirez ... De Niro
Larry Silva ... Tyopips
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Danilo P. Cabreira
Story and Screenplay ... Danilo P. Cabreira and Bibeth Orteza
Cinematography ... Johnny Araojo and Romulo Araojo
Production Design ... Abel Molina
Editing ... Rogelio Salvador and Joe Solo
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producers ... Lily Monteverde and Marvic C. Sotto
NOTES:
*** Prior to this movie, Vic Sotto has worked with Maricel Soriano in other films. In those films, Vic Sotto is cast as part of the comedic trio Tito, Vic, and Joey. Age Doesn't Matter and I Have Three Hands are among those films.
*** Ruby Rodriguez joins Yoyong Martirez and Larry 'Pipoy' Silva as the trio of sidekicks. In most Vic Sotto movies oth, Richie D'Horsie completes the said trio.
SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter
Original Release Date: May 1, 1996
Production Companies: Mahogany Pictures and Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. ... SPO4 Jaime 'Jimmy' B. Santiago
Tonton Gutierrez ... Boy Palomar
Ina Raymundo ... Elsa Lopez
Dindi Gallardo ... Santiago’s Wife
Raymond Bagatsing ... Boy’s Goon
SELECTED CREW
Direction and Editing ... Pepe Marcos
Story ... Jaime Santiago
Screenplay ... Jojo M. Lapus
Cinematography ... Danny Bustos
Production Design ... Sonny Maculada
Musical Direction ... Mon Del Rosario
Executive Producers ... Victor Villegas and Vic Del Rosario Jr.
NOTE:
*** Jaime Santiago himself attended the premiere with lead actor Bong Revilla, but had to leave early when he heard of a hostage situation taking place in Tondo. After negotiations proved unsuccessful, Santiago positioned himself in a nearby house and shot the hostage taker and rescued the hostage who was a one-year-old girl.
Cedie
Original Release Date: May 8, 1996
Production Company: Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Tom Taus Jr. ... Cedric 'Cedie' Errol
Ronaldo Valdez ... Earl of Dorincourt
Jaclyn Jose ... Annie Errol
Mark Gil ... Capt. James Errol
Subas Herrero ... Mr. Hobbs
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Romy V. Suzara
Story ... Fumio Ishimori (based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett)
Screenplay ... Mari L. Mariano
Cinematography ... Joe Batac Jr.
Production Design ... Manny B. Morfe
Editing ... Joyce Bernal
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producers ... Charo Santos-Concio and Lily Monteverde
NOTE:
*** This movie is an adaptation of the popular TV anime series Little Prince Cedie which was in turn based on the 1886 children's novel Little Lord Fauntleroy by English playwright and author Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Nights of Serafina
Original Release Date: May 8, 1996
Production Company: Mother Studio Productions
MAIN CAST
Giorgia Ortega ... Serafina
Mike Magat ... Albert
John Apacible ... Anton
Angelika dela Cruz ... Diana
Joan Jackson ... Betty
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Joey Gosiengfiao
Story and Screenplay ... Ricky Lee, Jonas Sebastian, Frank Rivera
Cinematography ... Rey De Leon
Production Design ... Judy Lou de Pio
Editing ... Edmund 'Bot' Jarlego
Musical Direction ... Jessie Lasaten
Executive Producer ... Lily Y. Monteverde
NOTE:
*** Follows the story of Serafina, a woman from the slums of Manila, and Anton, a wealthy logger. After getting married, they move to Anton's house on a tropical island where they live with his domineering mother.
Wanted: Perfect Mother
Original Release Date: May 8, 1996
Production Company: Neo Films
MAIN CAST
Christopher de Leon ... Dante Zulueta
Regine Velasquez ... Sam
Bing Loyzaga ... Bing
Bobby Andrews ... Arnel
Kate Gomez ... Crissy
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Ike Jarlego Jr.
Story ... Mars Ravelo
Screenplay ... Melissa Mendoza-Del Rosario
Cinematography ... Jun Pereira
Production Design ... Manny Morfe
Editing ... Marya Ignacio
Musical Direction ... Jesse Lasaten and Louie Ocampo
Executive Producer ... Vic del Rosario Jr.
NOTE:
*** Based on a similarly titled novel by Mars Ravelo that was serialized in Pilipino Komiks. This komiks novel was adapted into a movie of the same title in 1970
Hagedorn
Original Release Date: May 16, 1996
Production Company: Merdeka Films
MAIN CAST
Fernando Poe Jr. ... Edward Hagedorn
Sharmaine Arnaiz ... Elena Marcelo
Jun Aristorenas ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Bob Soler ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Dante Rivero ... [information to be provided upon availability]
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Ronwaldo Reyes
Story ... Edward Hagedorn
Screenplay ... Manuel Buising, Senen Dimaguila, and Henry Nadong
Cinematography ... Ver Reyes
Production Design ... Arnold De Jesus
Editing ... Augusto Salvador and Rene Tala
Musical Direction ... Jaime Fabregas
Executive Producers ... Edmer Lim and Lolita Lim
NOTE:
*** A biographical film based on the life and times of Edward Solon Hagedorn. Hagedorn was the mayor of Puerto Princesa, Philippines, and later the representative of Palawan's 3rd congressional district. At the time of the movie's release, Hagedorn was serving his second term as mayor.
Takot Ka Ba sa Dilim?
Original Release Date: May 1996
Production Company: Viva Films
MAIN CAST
Angelu de Leon ... Carly
Rica Peralejo ... Mariel
Bobby Andrews ... Jude
Onemig Bondoc ... Eddie Boy
Red Sternberg ... Rico
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Don Escudero
Story ... Jose Javier Reyes
Screenplay ... Jose Javier Reyes
Cinematography ... Jun Agravante
Production Design ... Arthur Dominguez
Editing ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Executive Producer(s) ... William Leary
OTHER NOTES
Horror film featuring mythical creatures like manananggal and tikbalang.
Mga Nagbabagang Labi
Original Release Date: May 1996
Production Company: Seiko Films
MAIN CAST
Jestoni Alarcon ... Dindo Valdez
Rosanna Roces ... Carol
Daniel Fernando ... [role]
Sheila Ysrael ... [role]
Marita Zobel ... [role]
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Victor Tango
Story ... Salvador Royales
Screenplay ... Salvador Royales
Cinematography ... Rosendo Buenaseda
Production Design ... Ronnie Cruz
Editing ... Ferren Salumbides
Musical Direction ... Bienvenido Medina
Executive Producer(s) ... Robbie Tan
OTHER NOTES
Rosanna Roces starred in one of her boldest roles.
Tolentino: Lumaban Ka Hanggang Gusto Mo!
Original Release Date: May 1996
Production Company: [information to be provided upon availability]
MAIN CAST
Lito Lapid ... Tolentino
Joanne Quintas ... [role]
Jess Lapid Jr. ... [role]
Sylvia Sanchez ... [role]
Melissa Mendez ... [role]
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Joji Vitug
Story ... Joji Vitug
Screenplay ... Joji Vitug
Cinematography ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Executive Producer(s) ... Lily Monteverde
OTHER NOTES
Action film about a security guard battling bank robbers.
Hindi Ako Ander! Itanong Mo Kay Kumander
Original Release Date: May 1996
Production Company: Neo Films / Magic Adobo Productions
MAIN CAST
Janno Gibbs ... Tomas
Bing Loyzaga ... Cindy
Alyssa Gibbs ... Princess
Pilita Corrales ... Doña Luisa
Elizabeth Ramsey ... Matilda
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Edgardo Vinarao
Story ... Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Screenplay ... Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario
Cinematography ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction ... Ricky del Rosario
Executive Producer(s) ... Eric Cuatico
OTHER NOTES
Family comedy starring real-life couple Janno Gibbs and Bing Loyzaga with their daughter Alyssa.
Mula Noon Hanggang Ngayon
Original Release Date: May 1996
Production Company: MAQ Productions / Star Cinema
MAIN CAST
Aiko Melendez ... Beverly
Chin Chin Gutierrez ... Maxine
Jomari Yllana ... Nico
Robin Da Roza ... [role]
Dante Rivero ... [role]
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... Khryss Adalia
Story ... Shaira Mella Salvador
Screenplay ... Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario, Jojo Atienza, Khryss Adalia
Cinematography ... Joe Tutanes
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction ... Nonong Buencamino
Executive Producer(s) ... Malou N. Santos
OTHER NOTES
Romantic drama about childhood friends whose bond is tested by time and circumstance.
Aiko Melendez and Jomari Yllana were popular love-team figures in the mid-1990s.
Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko
Original Release Date: May 1996
Production Company: [information to be provided upon availability]
MAIN CAST
Phillip Salvador ... [role]
Sunshine Cruz ... [role]
Ruel Vernal ... [role]
Dick Israel ... [role]
Michael Locsin ... [role]
SELECTED CREW
Direction ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Story ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Screenplay ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Cinematography ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Production Design ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Editing ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Musical Direction ... [information to be provided upon availability]
Executive Producer(s) ... [information to be provided upon availability]
OTHER NOTES
Typical of Phillip Salvador’s action films, with themes of loyalty and sacrifice.
Sunshine Cruz was emerging as a leading lady in both drama and action genres.
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