Kamagong (film)

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Kamagong
Directed by Carlo J. Caparas
Screenplay by
Story byCarlo J. Caparas
Produced byRamon Salvador
Starring
CinematographySergio Lobo
Edited byIke Jarlego Jr.
Music byRicky del Rosario
Production
company
Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • February 4, 1987 (1987-02-04)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Kamagong is a 1987 Philippine action drama film written and directed by Carlo J. Caparas. The film stars Lito Lapid, J.C. Bonnin and Ruel Vernal. The film involves the use of a martial arts sport called arnis. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Plot

Ariel (Bonnin) perfects his skills in arnis and his idol Manuel (Lapid) made him rediscover what it takes to be a man. [5]

Cast

Spin-off

A spin-off of the movie called Kamagong: The Animation was released in mid-2019. It is produced by Sinag Animation Studios. [6]

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