Batas ng .45
| Batas ng .45 | |
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| Directed by | Ronwaldo Reyes |
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| Produced by | Jaime M. Garcia |
| Starring | Fernando Poe Jr. |
| Cinematography | Ver Reyes[1] |
| Edited by | Augusto Salvador[2] |
| Music by | Jaime Fabregas[1] |
Production company | Chiba Far East Film International |
| Distributed by | Chiba Far East Film International |
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Running time | 121 minutes[2] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Batas ng .45 (lit. 'Law of the .45') is a 1991 Filipino action film directed by Fernando Poe Jr. (under the pseudonym Ronwaldo Reyes), who also stars in the film, from a screenplay written by Pablo S. Gomez, Erwin Castillo, and Chris Michelena, with the latter two writers co-wrote the story. Co-starring Timmy Cruz, Paquito Diaz, Charlie Davao, R.R. Herrera, and Tito Arevalo, the story follows a former police officer who, after being dishonorably discharged under unsubstantiated circumstances, orchestrates a campaign of retribution against the officials responsible for the conspiracy in an effort to prove his innocence.
Produced and distributed by Chiba Far East Film International, the film was theatrically released on May 30, 1991.
Cast
- Fernando Poe Jr.[3] as PCpt. Celso Magsalin
- Timmy Cruz as Gina de Jesus
- Paquito Diaz as PMaj. Caringal's Righthand Man
- Charlie Davao PMaj. Caringal
- R.R. Herrera as Rico Magsalin
- Tito Arevalo as PCol. Magsalin
- Kevin Delgado[1] as Alex Santos
- Romeo Rivera[1] as Fr. Morgan/Jess Serrano
- Berting Labra as Oyong
- Bert Olivar[1] as Sarge
- Renato del Prado as Butch
- Danny Riel as Adriano Ramirez
- Vic Varrion[1]
- Rene Hawkins
- Jimmy Reyes
- Bebeng Amora
- Ernie David
- Eddie Tuazon
Production
Batas ng .45 was produced by Chiba Far East Film International, founded by the film's executive producer, Jaime M. Garcia, a former stuntman.[4] Timmy Cruz, who was under a contract with Viva Films at the time, was allowed by its top executive, Vic R. Del Rosario Jr., to be cast in the lead female role.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Grand Opening Today". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. May 30, 1991. p. 16. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
A Super Roadshow Presentation
- ^ a b Yeatter, Bryan (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005. McFarland & Company, Inc. p. 254. ISBN 978-0-7864-3047-5. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ "FPJ: Idolo Ng Pilipino Batas Ng .45". TFC.tv. ABS-CBN Global. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "Timmy's thrill". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. May 29, 1991. p. 16. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
External links
- Batas ng .45 at IMDb