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Ang Padrino
Theatrical Poster
Directed byRonwaldo Reyes
Screenplay by
Produced byFPJ
StarringFernando Poe Jr.
CinematographyVer Reyes
Edited byAugusto Salvador
Music byErnani Cuenco
Production
company
Distributed byFPJ Productions
Release date
  • December 6, 1984 (1984-12-06)
Running time
140 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Ang Padrino (transl.The Godfather) is a 1984 Philippine action film co-written, produced and directed by Fernando Poe Jr. The film also stars Poe as the titular Padrino, a local adaptation of the film, The Godfather. The film is notable for the casting of radio personality, Rey Langit (of Kasangga Mo ang Langit fame) as an antagonist in the film.[1][2]

Cast and characters[edit]

  • Fernando Poe Jr. as Emong Sanchez
  • Coney Reyes as Chayong Sanchez
  • Fred Montilla as Atty. Dela Costa
  • Rey Langit as Hitman
  • Johnny Delgado as Jimmy
  • Lito Anzures as Sgt. Quintiliano
  • Ruel Vernal as Pepeng Tambak
  • Lucita Soriano Lita Quintiliano
  • Zandro Zamora as Tony Sanchez
  • Rez Cortez as Jake
  • Ricky Davao as Alex dela Costa
  • Allan Bautista as Frankie
  • Alex Leviste as Totoy
  • Amay Bisaya as Donggay
  • Gigi dela Riva as Selina
  • Max Alvarado as Tasyo
  • Daria Ramirez as Alice
  • Larry Silva as Hilarion
  • Cesar Montano[3] as Noring
  • Rosemary Sarita as Lilia
  • Mario Taguiwalo as Pidyong
  • Tina Loy
  • Joaquin Fajardo
  • King Gutierrez
  • Rene Hawkins
  • Nonoy de Guzman
  • Boy Bañez
  • Belo Borja
  • Nenette Cellona
  • Ernie David
  • Bebot Davao
  • Bert Garon
  • Eddie Gicoso
  • Pons de Guzman
  • Romy Guarin
  • Eddie del Mar
  • Michael Murray
  • Robert Rivera
  • Er Canton Salazar
  • Angie Salinas
  • Naty Santiago
  • Eddie Samonte
  • Eddie Tuazon
  • Angelo Ventura

Accolades[edit]

Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result
1985 FAMAS Awards[4]
Best Picture Ang Padrino Won
Best Director Ronwaldo Reyes Won
Best Screenplay Eddie Romero, Fred Navarro and Ronwaldo Reyes Won
Best Actress Coney Reyes Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Zandro Zamora Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ Langit, Rey (August 25, 2015). "Happy Birthday, Da King!". Manila Speak. Retrieved November 14, 2019.
  2. ^ "Legend: FPJ Must Live!". PEP. May 23, 2008. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Cesar Montano braves personal and on-screen challenges head on". GMA News. August 31, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  4. ^ "FAMAS Awards (1985)". IMDb.com. Retrieved November 13, 2019.

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