Ang Alamat ng Lawin (lit.'The Legend of the Hawk') is a 2002 Filipino fantasy swashbuckler film produced and directed by Fernando Poe Jr. — his final directorial work.[3] The film stars Poe and Ina Raymundo along with new childstars Cathy Villar, Franklin Cristobal, Ryan Yamazaki, and Khen Kurillo.[4]

Ang Alamat ng Lawin
Theatrical release poster.
Directed byRonwaldo Reyes
Written byManny R. Buising
Produced byFPJ
Starring
CinematographySergio Lobo
Edited byManet A. Dayrit
Music byJaime Fabregas
Production
company
FPJ Productions
Release date
  • December 25, 2002 (2002-12-25) (Philippines)
Running time
98 minutes[1]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱20,453,252.95 (Official 2002 MMFF run)[2]

Ang Alamat ng Lawin was released by FPJ Productions on December 25, 2002, as an official entry of the 28th Metro Manila Film Festival.[4]

Cast

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  • Fernando Poe Jr. as Lawin
  • Ina Raymundo as Camila
  • Cathy Villar as Rita
  • Franklin Cristobal as Pepe
  • Ryan Yamazaki as Kulas
  • Khen Kurillo as Boy
  • Romy Diaz
  • Augusto Victa
  • Alex Cunanan as Draka
  • William Romero as Apo Ermitanyo

Awards and nomination

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Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result
2002 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Film Nominated
Best Actor Fernando Poe Jr. Nominated
Best Actress Ina Raymundo Nominated
2003 FAMAS Awards[5]
Best Story Manny R. Buising Nominated
Best Sound Arnold Reodica Nominated

References

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  1. ^ Santos, Bernie C.; Santos, Corazon L. (2008). "Section 24: Ang Buod ng Pelikulang Ang Alamat ng Lawin". Sambotani III (in Tagalog) (2007 ed.). Manila, Philippines: Rex Printing Company. ISBN 978-971-23-4730-6. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Cruz, Marinel R. (January 14, 2003). "2002 MMFF: Most successful in box office returns". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Santos, Matikas (December 14, 2014). "#InquirerSeven Last movies of Fernando Poe Jr". Inquirer. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  4. ^ a b Citco, Mimi (December 6, 2002). "Alamat ng Lawin, daig ang Hollywood movie" [Alamat ng Lawin, excels over the Hollywood movie]. Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
  5. ^ "FAMAS Awards (2003)". IMDb. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
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