"Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal is a 1990 Philippine biographical action film directed by Francis "Jun" Posadas. The film stars Eddie Garcia in the title role and is based on the life of Gen. Tomas Karingal.[1][2][3][4][5] The movie depicts Tomas Karingal during World War II serving as the chief of the Quezon City Police District.[4][6]
| "Ako ang Batas" -Gen. Tomas Karingal | |
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| Directed by | Francis "Jun" Posadas |
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| Produced by | Robbie Tan Eddie Garcia |
| Starring | Eddie Garcia |
| Cinematography | Ver Dauz |
| Edited by | Rene Tala |
| Music by | Benny Medina |
Production companies | Seiko Films EG Productions |
| Distributed by | Seiko Films |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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The film was producer Robbie Tan's entry to the 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival.[1]
Cast
edit- Eddie Garcia as Brigadier Gen. Tomas "Tom" Karingal
- John Regala as Young Lt. Tomas Karingal
- Cesar Montano as Lt. Reyes
- Marita Zobel as Mrs. Karingal
- Michael Locsin
- Jobelle Salvador
- Maita Soriano as Soledad
- Jovit Moya
- Orestes Ojeda
- Tony Angeles
- Ria Arcache as Mam
- Robert Arevalo
- Janet Arnaiz as Baby
- Jun King Austria
- Turko Cervantes
- Ernie David
- Renato del Prado
- Ernie Forte
- Big Boy Gomez
- Usman Hassim
- Subas Herrero as Judge San Agustin
- Precious Hipolito
- Edward Luna
References
edit- ^ a b Libo-on, Eddie (November 8, 1989). "Nothing Brewing Between Randy and Mariz". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 25. Retrieved February 11, 2022 – via Google News.
- ^ Lam, Lulubelle (February 26, 1990). "James Cooper - Artista Na Rin!". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 16. Retrieved February 11, 2022 – via Google News.
- ^ Bowker's Complete Video Directory. Bowker. 2000. p. 28. ISBN 9780835243087. Retrieved June 12, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Teachers Village, Quezon City: Camp Tomas Karingal". Lakbay ng Lakan. February 12, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ "Treasure trove of tantalizing trivia from Eddie Garcia's 67-year career". Philippine Daily Inquirer. January 23, 2016. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
- ^ Ako Ang Batas: Gen. Tomas Karingal (1990). Retrieved June 17, 2024 – via letterboxd.com.