Nakaw Na Pag-ibig is a 1980 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka. The character was played by acclaimed actress Nora Aunor, and Philip Salvador[2] The film is about an ambitious man who left his girlfriend for a more affluent woman.[3]
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| Directed by | Lino Brocka |
| Screenplay by | Eddie Naval |
| Based on | An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser |
| Produced by | Nacy G. Nocom |
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| Cinematography | Conrado Baltazar |
| Edited by | Augusto Salvador |
| Music by | George Canseco[1] |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Plot
editCorazon Rivera (Nora Aunor) is a factory worker in a textile firm. Her live-in partner is her ambitious co-worker, Robert de Asis (Phillip Salvador), a law student. One day, she finds herself pregnant; he is not pleased with the news. Nevertheless, they are married in civil rites. He does not inform his office of his change in status. He is about to get himself into the good graces of his boss. He is made the boss’ chauffeur. Cynthia Ocampo (Hilda Koronel), the boss’ daughter, falls in love with him and also becomes pregnant. They plan a church wedding. But first, he must get rid of his first wife. He attempts to push her off a cliff in Baguio. He changes his mind but the hysterical woman slips and falls to her death. He is sentenced to a prison term.
Cast
edit- Nora Aunor as Corazon Rivera
- Phillip Salvador as Robert de Asis
- Hilda Koronel as Cynthia Ocampo
- Bongchi Miraflor
- Ernie Zarate
- Jumbo Salvador
- Eddie Gicoso
- Toni Pangilinan
- Naty Mallares
- Toni Rubio
- Jess Ramos
- Cecilia B. Garrucho
- Don Gallardo
- Susan Africa
- George Calma
- Allan Bautista
Critical response
editIsagani Cruz, writing for the Movie Times, wrote that "The film succeeds as far as the psychological portrayal of Salvador's character is concerned. As he rises in social class, he falls in strength of will and integrity."[4]
References
edit- ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (February 19, 2007). "'70s headliner gladly gives up the spotlight". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 29, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Nora Aunor Filmography". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ University of the Philippines. Third World Studies Center (2001). Kasarinlan: A Quarterly Publication of the Third World Studies Center, University of the Philippines, Volume 16. The Center. Retrieved July 29, 2015.
- ^ "Nakaw na Pag-ibig Movie Review". Retrieved July 28, 2015.