Kahit Buhay Ko

Philippine action film

  • Jose N. Carreon
  • Jojo Lapus
Produced byVictoria Lorna FernandezStarring
  • Rudy Fernandez
  • Ruffa Gutierrez
CinematographyRicardo RemiasEdited byEdgardo VinaraoMusic byJaime Fabregas
Production
company
Reflection Films
Distributed byReflection Films
Release date
  • May 27, 1992 (1992-05-27)
Running time
100 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino

Kahit Buhay Ko 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

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

  • 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

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

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
  • Jose N. Carreon
  • Jojo Lapus
Nominated

References

  1. ^ Tiongson, Nicanor (2010). The Urian Anthology: 1990-1999. University of the Philippines Press. ISBN 9789715426473. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Francisco, Butch (April 22, 2003). "The finest performances of 2002". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 19, 2023.

External links

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