Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (English: Count the Stars in the Sky) is a 1989 Philippine drama film directed by Elwood Perez from a story and screenplay written by Jake Cocadiz, with Jigs Recto as the co-writer of the latter. The film stars Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III and it chronicles the turbulent life-long relationship between Noli (Aunor), a poor and hard-working barrio lass, and Anselmo (Cruz), her childhood sweetheart.[1]
Produced and distributed by Regal Films, under the helm of founder-producer Lily Monteverde, Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit won both the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and the FAP Award for Best Picture. Nora won Best Actress for this film in Urian, FAMAS, and FAP while Tirso won Best Actor in PMPC Star, FAMAS, and FAP.
Cast
Nora Aunor as Doña Magnolia "Noli" Dela Cruz vda. de Zulueta and Maggie Zulueta
Tirso Cruz III as Dr. Anselmo Santos and Anselmo Santos Jr.
The production of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit lasted nearly three years, with Regal Films announcing its completion on August 12, 1989.[2]
Release
Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit was released in the Philippines on August 17, 1989.[citation needed]
Television broadcast
The film received a terrestrial television premiere on July 29, 1991, as a feature presentation for ABS-CBN's Monday night block dedicated to movies from Regal film studio, Regal Presents.[3]
Mario A. Hernando of Malaya Newspaper said that the film was "the quintessential" and "a loving tribute to the 'Golden Age of Philippine Cinema'" while Melissa G. Contreras of Manila Chronicle said that Aunor is a "prime mover in the movie" due to the emotions she showed in her character.
↑ "Monday TV Log". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. July 29, 1991. p.17. Retrieved August 25, 2023. 7:00 (2) Regal Presents "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit" - Nora Aunor & Tirso Cruz
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