Enteng the Dragon | |
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Directed by | Romy Villaflor |
Screenplay by | Tony S. Mortel |
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Starring | Dolphy Vandolph |
Cinematography | Amado De Guzman |
Edited by | Efren Jarlego |
Music by | Danny Tan |
Distributed by | RVQ Productions |
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Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Enteng the Dragon is a 1988 Philippine comedy film directed by Romy Villaflor and written by Tony S. Mortel. It is a parody of the film Enter the Dragon . [1] [2]
The story revolves around \ Enteng (Dolphy) a vendor of a mobile food house in China Town. Enteng is known for his humor, and a journalist and star reporter named Rowena (Dang Cecilio) was interested to cover his story after her Editor-in-Chief saw him as worthy of human interest. Kuto (Vandolph), a young boy that he found sleeping in his food wagon, led him to the shrine of the monks, that sealed his destiny as a vigilante and hero. [2]
The film was produced by the RVQ Productions, a production owned by Dolphy himself.
The film was released on July 14, 1988. [2]
Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
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1989 FAMAS Awards [3] | |||
Best Picture - Comedy | Enteng the Dragon | Won | |
Best Child Actor | Vandolph | Won |
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