Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo

Last updated

Ronquillo:
Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo
Adan Ronquillo.jpg
Theatrical poster
Directed byJoey del Rosario
Written by Jojo Lapus [lower-alpha 1]
Produced by
Starring Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr.
Cinematography
  • Pablo Bautista
  • Danny Bustos
Edited byRenato de Leon
Music byNonong Buencamino
Production
companies
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • May 12, 1993 (1993-05-12)
Running time
96 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Language
  • Filipino
Box office₱58.2 million

Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo (English: Ronquillo: Cavite Native, Raised in Tondo) is a 1993 Filipino action film directed by Joey del Rosario from a researched story and screenplay by Jojo Lapus. Starring Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr., Sheryl Cruz, and Miguel Rodriguez, the film revolves around Adan Ronquillo, a thug born in Cavite and raised in Tondo, vows to take revenge against the killer of his parents after he witnessed their deaths. It also stars Ronaldo Valdez, Dante Rivero, Daniel Fernando, King Gutierrez, and Niño Muhlach.

Contents

Produced by Regal Films and released by Star Cinema, the film was theatrically released on May 12, 1993. The film is the initial production venture of Star Cinema, a film production outfit of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, in collaboration with Regal Films. [1] [2]

Plot

Adan Ronquillo is arrested by his father Pedring for fighting a group of thugs led by Ben Hapon. One night after Adan is set free, his father is murdered by a rogue police force led by Gardo Moreno. Hepe approaches Adan about the incident. Abad kills one of Adan's friends and leaves a message to the Hepe. Adan finds Gardo's son, who is responsible for his father's death, and has been ordered by Gardo to kill the younger Ronquillo; Adan kills him instead. He then sees Gardo in a warehouse, where a member of Gardo's police force opens fire at him. Adan kills most of Gardo's forces using a rifle with a grenade launcher. But Gardo escapes in a car as Adan gives chase in another; they destroy a fuel tanker before Adan shoots Gardo in the back, causing him to skid his car to a stop. Adan then climbs out of his damaged car and kills Gardo, whose car is also blown up. Ben Hapon informs Cesar Moreno of his son Gardo's death, which enrages him.

Adan returns to his house, only to find her mother murdered by Ben Hapon and Karla captured by Cesar. He throws Ben Hapon out of the house, telling the elder Moreno that he is coming for him. Adan goes to Moreno's summer villa in Antipolo to rescue Karla, killing Ben Hapon in the process. Hepe and his police forces arrive to help him and arrest Cesar's men, but the elder Moreno escapes with Karla. During the ensuing scuffle, Cesar slaps Karla, causing her to fall down a hill; he shoots her just as Adan arrives at the scene. Enraged, Adan shoots the elder Moreno with his machine gun and mourns Karla's supposed death as Hepe arrives to help him. However, Cesar is still alive and aims his own machine gun at them. Adan is shot by him before he and Hepe shoot the elder Moreno dead. Bound to a wheelchair while recuperating, Karla survives the scuffle with Cesar and mourns Adan's apparent death in a cemetery with Adan's friend and sister Elma. Hepe then arrives and tells them that Adan also survived, for the younger Ronquillo was only shot in the arm before Cesar was killed.

Cast

Home media

The film was released on VHS in 1994 by Regal Home Video.

Related Research Articles

Fernando Kelley Poe, Jr., professionally known as Andy Poe, was a Filipino actor. He was a brother of Philippine action movie king Fernando Poe Jr.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Star Cinema</span> Philippine film and television production company and film distributor

ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc., doing business as Star Cinema and also known as ABS-CBN Films, is a Philippine film, television production and distribution company headquartered in Quezon City. It is one of the largest film studios in the Philippines, along with Regal Entertainment, GMA Pictures and Viva Films. Star Cinema has produced and released most of the highest-grossing Philippine films of all time.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nardong Putik</span> Filipino criminal (1925–1971)

Leonardo Malihan Manicio, better known through his alias Nardong Putik, was a Filipino gangster who mainly operated in the province of Cavite. He famously credited his ability to survive and escape numerous ambushes and gunfights to his anting-anting (amulet).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bong Revilla</span> Senator of the Philippines (2004–16; since 2019)

Ramon Bautista Bong Revilla Jr. and commonly known as Bong Revilla, is a Filipino actor, director, producer, television presenter and politician serving as a Senator since 2019, and previously from 2004 to 2016.

<i>TxT</i> (film) 2006 Filipino film

TxT is a 2006 Filipino supernatural horror film directed by Michael Tuviera and starring Angel Locsin, Dennis Trillo, Oyo Sotto, Julia Clarete, Dante Rivero and Eugene Domingo. It was Tuviera's debut film as a director.

<i>May Minamahal</i> (film) 1993 romantic drama by Jose Javier Reyes

May Minamahal is a 1993 Filipino romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Jose Javier Reyes. It is the first romantic drama film produced by Star Cinema, and its third film overall. Starring Aga Muhlach and Aiko Melendez in their first film together in leading roles, the film revolves around the romance between a young man who is the only son of an all-female family and a young girl who is the only daughter of an all-male family. It also stars Boots Anson-Roa, Ronaldo Valdez, Claudine Barretto, Agot Isidro, Nikka Valencia, John Estrada, Aljon Jimenez, and Ogie Diaz.

Renato del Prado was a Filipino film actor.

<i>Tiagong Akyat</i> (TV series) 2009 Filipino TV series or program

Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla Sr. Presents Tiagong Akyat, more popularly known as simply Tiagong Akyat is a Philippine television drama fantasy series broadcast by ABS-CBN. This series is based on the 1973 Philippine film Hulihin si Tiagong Akyat, the series is the first installment of Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla. Director by Dondon S. Santos, it stars Gerald Anderson and Erich Gonzales. It aired on the network's Yes Weekend! line up from from August 15, 2009 to November 7, 2009, replacing Komiks: Nasaan Ka Maruja? and was replaced by Agimat: Ang Mga Alamat ni Ramon Revilla: Pepeng Agimat.

Niño Muhlach is a Filipino actor. He is the father of Filipino child actor Alonzo Muhlach.

Epimaco Ardina Velasco, popularly known as Epi, was a Filipino politician who served as DILG Secretary, governor of Cavite, and NBI Director. He was the first NBI Director who rose from the ranks and rose to prominence at the NBI with the killing of Number 1 Most Wanted Man in Cavite, Leonardo Manecio aka Nardong Putik.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eastwood City Walk of Fame</span> Hall of fame in Quezon City, Philippines

The Eastwood City Walk of Fame or the Walk of Fame Philippines is a walk of fame patterned after the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and is located in Eastwood City, Quezon City. It was founded on December 1, 2005. As German Moreno's home network, GMA Network is the official media partner of Walk of Fame since 2005 that were supported by GMA Network's bosses Atty. Felipe L. Gozon and Mr. Duavit Jimenez Jr.

Ricardo Vizcarra Michaca, known by his stage name Dick Israel, was a Filipino character actor who played mostly villain and sidekick roles in many Filipino movies. He later branched out in television playing father and supporting roles.

<i>Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story</i> 2011 Filipino film

Manila Kingpin: The Untold Story of Asiong Salonga is a 2011 Filipino biographical-crime film directed by Tikoy Aguiluz and Darryl "Gary" dela Cruz and starring Jeorge "E.R." Estregan in the title role, alongside Carla Abellana, Phillip Salvador, John Regala, Ronnie Lazaro, Baron Geisler, Joko Diaz, Archie Adamos, Yul Servo, Dennis Padilla, and Ketchup Eusebio. Produced by Scenema Concept International, it was released by Viva Films as an entry to the 37th Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won 11 awards, including for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Estregan).

Raoul Aragon was a former Filipino actor in drama and action movies in the Philippines. Aragon was nominated in Gawad Urian Award 1980 as Best Actor in the movie Ina ka ng Anak Mo and he won the Best Actor award in Metro Manila Film Festival 1979 in the same movie. He was also known as Raul Aragon, Raoul Aragonn.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tony Ferrer</span> Filipino actor (1934–2021)

Antonio Dising Laxa, better known by his stage name Tony Ferrer, was a Filipino actor, film director and producer. He was tagged as the James Bond of the Philippines for his films in which he played a spy named Tony Falcon in the Agent X-44 movie series.

Rolando Desembrana Aquino was a Filipino actor and director, best known for playing antagonist roles in films and television shows. He also became a born-again Evangelical Christian and he was ordained as a pastor of Jesus Lights the Way to the Father's Kingdom Church, Antipolo City, Officiated by Bishop Federico "Butch" Villanueva.

<i>Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite</i> 1986 action film starring Fernando Poe Jr., Ramon Revilla Sr.

Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite is a 1986 Filipino action film directed by Pablo Santiago and written by Agustin B. de la Cruz, starring Fernando Poe Jr. and Ramon Revilla.

Humanda Ka Mayor!: Bahala Na ang Diyos is a 1993 Philippine crime drama film directed by Carlo J. Caparas from a story and screenplay he co-wrote with Gigi Javier Alfonso and Efren Montano. Loosely based on the murders of Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez and the arrest of Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez, the film stars Aga Muhlach, Kris Aquino, and Dick Israel.

TheEDDYS or The Entertainment Editors' Choice is an annual film event in the Philippines that honors craftsmen, actors, writers, directors, workers, and producers in the Philippine film industry.

Iukit Mo sa Bala! is a 1994 Philippine action film directed by Pepe Marcos from a screenplay written by Jose N. Carreon and Genaro "Nerdy" Cruz, based on the komiks serial of the same name by Cruz. The film stars Bong Revilla, Gabby Concepcion, Nanette Medved and Mat Ranillo III. The film revolves around a well-known doctor who vows to take revenge against his family's political rival who engages in criminal activities, including the killing of his father.

References

  1. Domingo, Gay Ace (February 18, 2018). ""May Minamahal" Captured a Rare Time in Pinoy Movies: "Parang Naglalaro Lang Tayo No'n."". METRO. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  2. Fernandez, Maritoni (May 4, 1993). "EKSENA: A merry mix-up". Manila Standard . Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 19. Retrieved January 11, 2022. In reverse order, ABS-CBN, the TV giant, is entering the movies via its film division Star Cinema...

Notes

  1. Story research and screenplay