"Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal

"Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal
Directed by	Francis "Jun" Posadas
Screenplay by	Tony Mortel Diego Cagahastian
Produced by	Robbie Tan Eddie Garcia
Starring	Eddie Garcia
Cinematography	Ver Dauz
Edited by	Rene Tala
Music by	Benny Medina
Production companies	Seiko Films EG Productions
Distributed by	Seiko Films
Release date	March 27, 1990 (1990-03-27)
Running time	112 minutes
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino English

"Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal (lit. I am the Law) is a 1990 Philippine biographical action film directed by Francis "Jun" Posadas. The film stars Eddie Garcia in the title role and is based on the life of Gen. Tomas Karingal. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]} The movie depicts Tomas Karingal during World War II serving as the chief of the Quezon City Police District. ^{[4] [6]}

The film was producer Robbie Tan's entry to the 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival. ^[1]

Cast

• Eddie Garcia as Brigadier Gen. Tomas "Tom" Karingal
  • John Regala as Young Lt. Tomas Karingal
• Cesar Montano as Lt. Reyes
• Marita Zobel as Mrs. Karingal
• Michael Locsin
• Jobelle Salvador
• Maita Soriano as Soledad
• Jovit Moya
• Orestes Ojeda
• Tony Angeles
• Ria Arcache as Mam
• Robert Arevalo
• Janet Arnaiz as Baby
• Jun King Austria
• Turko Cervantes
• Ernie David
• Renato del Prado
• Ernie Forte
• Big Boy Gomez
• Usman Hassim
• Subas Herrero as Judge San Agustin
• Precious Hipolito
• Edward Luna

References

1. Libo-on, Eddie (November 8, 1989). "Nothing Brewing Between Randy and Mariz". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 25. Retrieved February 11, 2022– via Google News.
2. Lam, Lulubelle (February 26, 1990). "James Cooper - Artista Na Rin!". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 16. Retrieved February 11, 2022– via Google News.
3. Bowker's Complete Video Directory. Bowker. 2000. p. 28. ISBN   9780835243087 . Retrieved June 12, 2020– via Google Books.
4. "Teachers Village, Quezon City: Camp Tomas Karingal". Lakbay ng Lakan. February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
5. "Treasure trove of tantalizing trivia from Eddie Garcia's 67-year career". Philippine Daily Inquirer . January 23, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
6. Ako Ang Batas: Gen. Tomas Karingal (1990) . Retrieved June 17, 2024– via letterboxd.com.

External links

• "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal at IMDb