Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko

Last updated

Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko
Directed byJ. Erastheo Navoa
Screenplay by
  • Ely Matawaran
  • J. Erastheo Navoa
Based on Pedro Penduko
by Francisco V. Coching
Produced byWilliam Leary
Starring Janno Gibbs
CinematographyBen Lobo
Edited byEdgardo Jarlego
Music byRicky del Rosario
Production
company
Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • December 25, 1994 (1994-12-25)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro Penduko (English: The Return of Pedro Penduko) is a 1994 Philippine fantasy comedy film directed by J. Erastheo Navoa. Based on a Philippine comic character created by Francisco V. Coching, the film stars Janno Gibbs as the titular character. It was one of the entries in the 1994 Metro Manila Film Festival. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Contents

A sequel Pedro Penduko 2: The Return of the Comeback was released in 2000.

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Plot

Pedro Penduko steals a legendary talisman called the Cuatro Vidas from a collector named Abraham. When Abraham tries to get it back, the Cuatro Vidas activates a portal that sucks Pedro, his friend Ricky and Abraham to another dimension, where they are captured by militiamen led by Kidlat and his aide, Silahis. Silahis takes a fancy to the gay Ricky and after coming out also as gay, convinces the entire militia to return to their colonial-era town dressed in drag. Pedro, with his modern clothes and equipment, causes a stir in town, especially when Kidlat's niece Anna, to whom he becomes infatuated with, connects his arrival with that of a prophesied savior that will defeat Losipero, the demon leader of a group of monsters that has been harassing the town and abducting residents.

After Anna is abducted by monsters, Pedro sets out to attack Losipero's lair, followed by the townspeople as he battles multiple monsters along the way. Pedro arrives at Losipero's lair just as the latter arises from his slumber. After Pedro frees Anna, Losipero taunts him in battle, disorienting Pedro and making him spew out a stronger and evil version of himself that he eventually defeats after a difficult battle. Abraham arrives and helps Pedro defeat the monsters by using a barbell that turns Abraham into Captain Barbell and giving Anna a white stone that turns her into Darna. Pedro chases Losipero with the help of Flavio until he corners the demon and places the Cuatro Vidas around his neck, killing him.

As Pedro, Abraham and Ricky, accompanied by a nagging Silahis, prepare to return to their world, Pedro's girlfriend, Bambi arrives and angrily drags back Pedro to their home dimension after seeing him with Anna. As Pedro patches things up by kissing Bambi, Losipero suddenly appears, only for police officers to arrest him, saying that he is actually a lunatic named Don Robert.

Cast

Guest cast

Awards

YearAwardsCategoryRecipientResultRef.
1994 20th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Production Design Ben PayumoWon [6]
Best Cinematography Ben LoboWon
Best Visual Effects CinemagicWon
Best Make-up Rey SalamatWon
Best Float Ang Pagbabalik ni Pedro PendukoWon

Related Research Articles

Augusto Valdes Pangan, Sr., professionally known as Chiquito, was a Filipino actor and comedian.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Darna</span> Comic book superhero

Darna is a superhero appearing in Filipino comic books created by writer Mars Ravelo and artist Nestor Redondo. The character was introduced during the Golden Age of Comic Books, debuting in Pilipino Komiks #77 on May 13, 1950. Darna is a retooling of Ravelo's earlier character, Varga, who first appeared in 1947. With her continued presence in literature and art, Darna has been described as a Filipino cultural icon. Throughout the years, she has been adapted to a number of media platforms, such as film, television, plays and video games.

Pedro Penduko is a Filipino fictional comic book character created by National Artist for Literature Francisco V. Coching. The character, who is styled as a folk hero, debuted in the magazine Liwayway in 1954.

Ober da Bakod 2 (Da Treasure Adbentyur) is a 1996 Philippine comedy-adventure film directed by Ariel Ureta. The film stars Janno Gibbs, Anjo Yllana, Leo Martinez, Manilyn Reynes, Donita Rose, Gelli de Belen and Malou de Guzman. It is a sequel to the 1994 movie of the same title.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ramon Zamora</span> Filipino actor

Ramon Artiaga Zamora was a Filipino film actor best known for his leading roles in local martial arts films and action movies of the 1970s. He was popularly dubbed as the "Bruce Lee of the Philippines".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Captain Barbell</span> Fictional superhero

Captain Barbell is a Filipino superhero created by writer, Mars Ravelo and artist Jim Fernandez. His characteristics are similar to American fictional superheroes Superman, DC Comics' Captain Marvel or Shazam, and Thor but Ravelo based his backstory on Captain America. He first appeared in Pinoy Komiks #1 on May 23, 1963. He also appeared in Kampeon Komiks.

Asero is a 1995 Philippine action film directed by Joey del Rosario. The film stars Cesar Montano in the title role.

Ganti ng Puso is a 1996 Philippine action drama film directed by Francis "Jun" Posadas. The film stars Stella Ruiz and Gandong Cervantes. It also marks the film debut of Lara Morena.

<i>Muling Umawit ang Puso</i> 1995 Filipino film

Muling Umawit ang Puso is a 1995 Philippine drama film directed by Joel Lamangan. The film stars Nora Aunor, Donna Cruz and Ian de Leon. It was one of the entries in the 1995 Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won the most awards including Best Picture.

Lotis Melisande Key is a former Filipino-American professional film and theater actress who starred in 85 major films in Asia. She was born and lives in the United States, although she spent her childhood traveling the world with her family. She was Vice President of the Minnesota Christian Writers Guild. She is the author of the novels The Song of the Tree, A Thing Devoted, and A Song for the Wide Place.

<i>Dead Sure</i> 1996 drama film

Segurista is a 1996 Philippine neo-noir drama film directed by Tikoy Aguiluz. The film was co-written by Aguiluz, Jose Lacaba, and Amado Lacuesta and stars Michelle Aldana as the title role. Segurista was screened in Philippine theaters as well as at the Toronto International Film Festival and the Singapore International Film Festival.

Sana Dalawa ang Puso Ko is a 1994 Philippine drama film co-written and directed by Laurice Guillen. The film stars Dina Bonnevie, Alice Dixson and Rustom Padilla. It is named after Bodjie's Law of Gravity's hit song from their 1992 album Kamandag.

Anjanette Palencia Abayari, known professionally as Anjanette Abayari, is an American actress and former beauty queen, known for portraying as the title role in the 1994 film Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik.

<i>Ismael Zacarias</i> 1994 Filipino action film

Ismael Zacarias is a 1994 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Edu Manzano, who wrote the story, in the title role. It was one of the entries in the 1994 Manila Film Festival, which spurred controversy when Edu Manzano initially lost his nomination for the Best Actor award, but was found to have been the real winner, following the discovery of a cheating scandal.

Itataya Ko ang Buhay Ko is a 1996 Philippine action film co-written and directed by Jose N. Carreon. The film stars Rudy Fernandez and Dawn Zulueta.

Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan is a 1995 Philippine romantic action comedy film directed by Pablo Santiago. It stars Fernando Poe Jr. and Anjanette Abayari in the lead roles. The word balikbayan refers to members of the Filipino diaspora who return to or visit the Philippines.

Dyesebel is a 1996 Philippine fantasy film directed by Emmanuel Borlaza. Based on a Philippine graphic novel of the same title by Mars Ravelo, the film stars Charlene Gonzales as the titular mermaid.

<i>Mars Ravelos Darna! Ang Pagbabalik</i> 1994 Filipino superhero film

Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik, or simply Darna! Ang Pagbabalik, is a 1994 Filipino superhero film based on the Pilipino Komiks character Darna. Directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes from a screenplay by playwright Floy Quintos, it stars Anjanette Abayari as Narda / Darna, alongside Edu Manzano, BB Gandanghari, Bong Alvarez, Pilita Corrales, Cherie Gil and Lester Llansang. Produced by Viva Family Entertainment, the film was released in June 9, 1994.

References

  1. Yeatter, Bryan (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: 1897-2005. McFarland & Company. p. 340. ISBN   9780786430475 . Retrieved February 8, 2023 via Google Books.
  2. Jones, Stephen (2000). The Essential Monster Movie Guide. Billboard Books. p. 293. ISBN   9780823079360 . Retrieved February 8, 2023 via Google Books.
  3. Glodove, Vinci (2018). Batang 90s. PSICOM Publishing. p. 52. Retrieved February 8, 2023 via Google Books.
  4. Japitana, Norma (December 16, 1994). "What Will Robin Wear to Jail?". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved February 8, 2023 via Google News.
  5. Japitana, Norma (December 21, 1994). "More foreign Films With RP Locale". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 19. Retrieved February 8, 2023 via Google News.
  6. Red, Isah (December 29, 1994). "Metro Manila Filmfest '94: Surprise, Surprise (But, Not Really)". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved September 13, 2021 via Google News.