The Last Pinoy Action King

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The Last Pinoy Action King
Directed by
  • Andrew Leavold
  • Daniel Palisa
Story by
  • Andrew Leavold
  • Daniel Palisa
Produced by
  • Andrew Leavold
  • Daniel Palisa
Cinematography
  • Jet Leyco
  • Rommel Ruiz
Edited by
  • Lawrence Ang
  • Dezza Rodriguez
  • Pao Dalisay
Music byThe Screaming Meanies
Production
companies
Distributed byReflection Films
Release date
  • October 22, 2015 (2015-10-22)
Running time
96 minutes
Countries
  • Philippines
  • Australia
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English

The Last Pinoy Action King is a 2015 Philippine documentary film directed by Andrew Leavold and Daniel Palisa. The film focuses on the life of Rudy Fernandez, as well as the Philippine action film industry. [1] [2] [3] It was first released on October 22, 2015, as part of the annual QCinema International Film Festival. [4] [5]

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