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]

Kamagong
Directed byCarlo 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

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Plot

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

Cast

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Animated adaptation

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An anime-influenced animated adaptation of the film was announced in 2018. It will be produced by Sinag Animation Studios.[6] The production was reportedly in the works in 2019, with the release of a trailer and an animated music video for its theme song "Ako'y Magwawagi" (transl. "I'll Win"). However, it experienced issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As of 2023, its status is currently unknown.

References

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  1. ^ Tiongson, Nicanor (2001). The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989. A.P. Tuviera. p. 478. Retrieved March 12, 2022 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ South and Southeast Asia Video Archive Holdings. University of Wisconsin–Madison. 1993. p. 99. Retrieved March 12, 2022 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "The Eighties No. 900: Kamagong". Video 48. October 30, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  4. ^ Matining, Dindo (December 9, 2019). "Pinoy arnis athletes bibida sa 'Kamagong' movie ni Lapid!". Abante. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  5. ^ Ramos, Christia (December 9, 2019). "Lapid offers victorious PH Arnis players film lead roles". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
  6. ^ "Carlo J. Caparas's Film Kamagong is Being Turned into an Animated Series!". When in Manila. June 7, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
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