Kamagong (1986)
Kamagong stars Lito Lapid,Ruel Vernal and J.C. Bonin,in his last film role before becoming a full-time pastor.It is a coming-of-age story revolves around three Arnis fighters participating in full contact matches.It was directed by Carlo J. Caparas.The term "Kamagong" in this film, refers to a pair of ebony sticks carved like blunted double edged swords. This weapons have a tradition of being used as an instrument of justice. The sticks themselves also represent benevolent qualities in the stick-fighter.
Director:
Carlo J. Caparas
Writers:
Carlo J. Caparas, Rene Villanueva.
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Lito Lapid as Manuel |
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J.C. Bonnin as Ariel Salgado |
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Ruel Vernal as Lorenzo Montero |
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Eddie Garcia as Mr. Guevarra |
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Mia Pratts as Belen |
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Dencio Padilla as Dencio |
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Jaime Fabregas as Cenon Beltran |
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Julio Díaz as Emilio Salgado |
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Bong Dimayacyac as Melissa |
| Directing | Carlo J. Caparas | Director |
| Writing | Carlo J. Caparas | Screenplay |
| Writing | Rene Villanueva | Screenplay |
| Writing | Carlo J. Caparas | Story |
| Production | Vic del Rosario Jr. | Executive Producer |
| Production | Tony Gloria | Supervising Producer |
| Production | Ramon Salvador | Producer |
| Sound | Ricky Del Rosario | Music |
| Crew | Sergio Lobo | Cinematography |
| Crew | Ike Jarlego Jr. | Film Processor |
| Sound | Vic Macamay | Sound Supervisor |