Mancao is a 1993 Philippine biographical action film directed by Felix E. Dalay. The film stars Phillip Salvador in the title role. The film is based on the life of former policeman Cezar Mancao and his encounter with Red Scorpion Gang leader Joey de Leon.[1][2][3][4][5]
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| Directed by | Felix E. Dalay |
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| Starring | Phillip Salvador |
| Cinematography | Ver Dauz |
| Edited by | Renato de Leon |
| Music by | Mon del Rosario |
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| Distributed by | Regal Films |
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Running time | 108 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Cast
edit- Phillip Salvador as Captain Cezar Mancao
- Gabby Concepcion as Joey de Leon
- Snooky Serna as Maricar Mancao
- Edgar Mortiz as Boggart
- Ramon Christopher as Bimbo
- Jon Hernandez as Marcelo
- Amado Cortez as Mancao's Father
- Luz Valdez as Mancao's Mother
- Roberto Pagdanganan as himself
- Vicente Vinarao as himself
- Pantaleon Dumlao as himself
- Everlino Nartates as himself
- Lito Legaspi as Mayor
- Zandro Zamora as Lt. Vargas
- Romy Diaz as Ka George
- Roldan Aquino as Atty. Andaya
- Edwin Reyes as Bert
- Honey Policarpio as Ninfa
Production
editThe film was planned to be about Red Scorpion Gang leader Joey de Leon with Phillip Salvador portraying his role. However, it was scrapped due to public demand and replaced with a biographical film about Cezar Mancao, portrayed by Salvador, and his encounter with de Leon.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Mancao". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 2, 1993. p. 19. Retrieved January 9, 2022 – via Google News.
- ^ "Thumbs Up For Phillip, Snooky Teamup". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. November 29, 1993. p. 21. Retrieved January 9, 2022 – via Google News.
- ^ Bylanes, Knowledge (July 27, 2009). "Actor Philip Salvador Describes Mancao As A "Respectable Officer"". Philippines News Agency. Retrieved January 19, 2022 – via Wikipedia Library.
- ^ "Cezar Mancao: A successful Pinoy realtor in US". Edge Davao. April 26, 2010. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ^ "Movies". Filipinas Magazine (57–68). Filipinas Publications: 55. 1997. Retrieved January 9, 2022 – via Google Books.
- ^ Japitana, Norma (May 27, 1993). "The Gangster Did Not Get His Wish". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 19. Retrieved March 21, 2022 – via Google News.