Kahit Buhay Ko
| Kahit Buhay Ko | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jose N. Carreon |
| Screenplay by |
|
| Produced by | Victoria Lorna Fernandez |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ricardo Remias |
| Edited by | Edgardo Vinarao |
| Music by | Jaime Fabregas |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Reflection Films |
Release date |
|
Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Kahit Buhay Ko (lit. Even My Life) is a 1992 Philippine action film co-written and directed by Jose N. Carreon. The film stars Rudy Fernandez and Ruffa Gutierrez.[1][2][3]
Plot
[edit]Marco (Rudy) is jailed for killing Ben Bato (King) while saving his brother Melgar (Tirso). After being released from prison, he finds out that his fiance Ofelia (Ruffa) is long married to Melgar. Marco finds a job as a club bouncer, while Melgar joins Dinero's (Johnny) syndicate.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Rudy Fernandez as Marco
- Ruffa Gutierrez as Ofelia
- Tirso Cruz III as Melgar
- Johnny Delgado as Dinero
- Michael de Mesa as Lt. Torres
- Roi Vinzon as Tunying
- Rina Reyes as Adela
- Anita Linda as Aling Leticia
- Rez Cortez as Lando
- Zandro Zamora as Kardo
- Danny Sy as Oklay
- Alma Lerma as Ofelia's Aunt
- Edmund Cupcupin as Tata Pacio
- Rudy Meyer as Prisoner
- King Gutierrez as Ben Bato
Reception
[edit]Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard gave Kahit Buhay Ko a positive review. He praised the competent performances of the main and supporting stars. He also praised director Jose Carreon for "making his film rise above the norm" of typical action films.[4]
Awards
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 42nd FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Tirso Cruz III | Nominated | [5] |
| 9th FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Tirso Cruz III | Won | ||
| 17th Gawad Urian Award | Best Supporting Actor | Tirso Cruz III | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay |
|
Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Tiongson, Nicanor (2010). The Urian Anthology: 1990-1999. University of the Philippines Press. ISBN 9789715426473. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ^ Villanueva, Nena (May 25, 1992). "For Starters, New Action Star Has Won Monica Herrera's Heart". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ Villanueva, Nena (May 29, 1992). "Rudy and Lorna Prove That It's Never Too Late". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 24. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ a b Dormiendo, Justino (June 2, 1992). "Love and Death: The Cinematic Catharsis". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ Francisco, Butch (April 22, 2003). "The finest performances of 2002". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
External links
[edit] | This article about a film made in the Philippines is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |