Gising Na ang Higanteng Natutulog

Gising Na ang Higanteng Natutulog
Gising Na ang Higanteng Natutulog
Directed by	Arturo San Agustin
Screenplay by	Senen Dimaguila; Joe Ranay;
Story by	Siegfried Diaz; Arturo San Agustin;
Produced by	Atilemrac
Starring	Andy Poe
Cinematography	Ricardo Remias
Edited by	Jess Aning; Tony Sy;
Music by	Edwin Ortega
Production; company	ATB-4 Films
Distributed by	ATB-4 Films
Release date	June 21, 1995;
Running time	110 minutes
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Last updated April 05, 2025

Gising Na ang Higanteng Natutulog (lit. The Sleeping Giant is Awake) is a 1995 Philippine action film co-written and directed by Arturo San Agustin. The film stars Andy Poe in the title role. It was one of the entries in the 1995 Manila Film Festival.^[1]^[2]

Plot

Delfin Guerrero (Andy) retires from being a policeman after being fed up with the corruption in his department and returns to his hometown where he runs for chairman of his barrio.^[2]

Cast

Andy Poe as Delfin Guerrero
Romy Diaz as Mulong
Bob Soler as Mayor Sales
Star as Kaibigan
Glenda Garcia as Laura
Berting Labra as Teban
Rhey Roldan as Mayor Sales' Aide
Ernie David as Mayor Sales' Aide
Erwin Montes as Delfin's Brother
Nonong Talbo as Cong. Abad
Banjo Romero as Cong. Abad's Son
Christian San Agustin as Delfin's Son
Lovely Mansueto as Delfin's Daughter
Danny Riel as Johnny
Vic Varrion as Maj. Martin

Guest cast

Rudy Fernandez as Capt. Ortega
Lito Lapid as Lt. Escobar

Production

Andy Poe died on May 20, days after principal photography was completed. His brother Ronnie dubbed parts of the film during post-production.^[3]

Awards

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
1995	5th Manila Film Festival	Lingap ng Inang Maynila Award	Gising Na ang Higanteng Natutulog	Won	^[4]

References

↑ Tiongson, Nicanor (2010). The Urian Anthology: 1990-1999. University of the Philippines Press. ISBN 9789715426473 . Retrieved August 24, 2022– via Google Books.
1 2 Red, Isah (June 22, 1995). "And That's How the Check Bounces". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved April 16, 2023– via Google News.
↑ Japitana, Norma (June 30, 1995). "How Much Can You Show?". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 23. Retrieved April 16, 2023– via Google News.
↑ "Aiko, Richard Top Manila Filmfest Awards". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. June 23, 1995. p. 26. Retrieved April 16, 2023– via Google News.

External links

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[1] Tiongson, Nicanor (2010). The Urian Anthology: 1990-1999. University of the Philippines Press. ISBN 9789715426473 . Retrieved August 24, 2022– via Google Books.

[plot-2] 1 2 Red, Isah (June 22, 1995). "And That's How the Check Bounces". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved April 16, 2023– via Google News.

[3] Japitana, Norma (June 30, 1995). "How Much Can You Show?". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 23. Retrieved April 16, 2023– via Google News.

[4] "Aiko, Richard Top Manila Filmfest Awards". Manila Standard . Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. June 23, 1995. p. 26. Retrieved April 16, 2023– via Google News.

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