1979 Metro Manila Film Festival

The 5th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1979.

1979 Metro Manila Film Festival
DateDecember 25, 1979 (1979-12-25) to January 3, 1980 (1980-01-03)
SiteManila
Highlights
Best PictureKasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Most awardsIna Ka ng Anak Mo and Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan (3)

Ten movies vied for top honors in the 1979 Metro Manila Film Festival. HPS Productions' Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan was named Best Film and was the top grosser of the festival. Ina Ka ng Anak Mo received three major awards including the Best Actor and Best Actress for Raul Aragon, and Lolita Rodriguez and Nora Aunor respectively.[1]

Entries

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Title Starring Studio Director Genre
Alabok na Ginto Roel Vergel de Dios, Veronica Jones, Allan Valenzuela, Anita Linda, Ruben Rustia, Renato Del Prado, Joe Garcia MBM Productions Dr. Antonio C. Martinez Romance, War
Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan Christopher de Leon, Charo Santos, Eddie Garcia, Perla Bautista, Johnny Delgado, Lilibeth Ranillo, Celso Ad. Castillo, Tony Santos Sr. Ian Films Celso Ad. Castillo Action
Bugoy Dolphy, Lotis Key, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Ernie Ortega, Conde Ubaldo, Hero Bautista Hemisphere Pictures Jett C. Espiritu Comedy
Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Lolita Rodriguez, Nora Aunor, Raul Aragon Movie Masters Lino Brocka Drama
Kadete Jay Ilagan, Ronald Corveau, Rez Cortez, Anna Marin, Fred Montilla, Rosemarie Gil, Alicia Alonzo, Anita Linda, Romeo Rivera, Dino Kortes, Michael de Mesa, Marissa del Mar Agrix Films Production Emmanuel Borlaza Drama
Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Alma Moreno, Rudy Fernandez, Rebecca Gonzales, Lito Anzures, Jose Garcia, Matimtiman Cruz, German Moreno HPS Film Productions Pablo Santiago Romance, Comedy
Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe Fernando Poe, Jr., Tina Monasterio, Yvette Christine, Paquito Diaz, Lito Anzures, Vic Diaz, Romy Diaz, Bentot, Jr., Max Alvarado FPJ Productions Armando A. Herrera Action, Adventure
Mamang Sorbertero Joseph Estrada, Celeste Legaspi, Rod Navarro, Dencio Padilla, Subas Herrero, Quiel Segovia, Vic Sotto, Veronica Palileo JE Productions Augusto Buenaventura Comedy
Modelong Tanso Charito Solis, Vilma Santos Bancom Audiovision Cirio H. Santiago Drama
Ang Sisiw ay Isang Agila Lito Lapid, George Estregan, Dante Varona, David Aguila, Julie Ann Fortich, Lucita Soriano, Teroy de Guzman, Yoyoy Villame Mirick Films International Jun Gallardo Action, Adventure

Winners and nominees

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Awards

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Winners are listed first, highlighted with boldface and indicated with a double dagger (‡). Nominees are also listed if applicable.[2]

 
Nora Aunor, Best Actress winner (tied with Lolita Rodriguez).
Best Film Best Director
Best Actor Best Actress
Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress
  • Rebecca Gonzales – Kasal-kasalan, bahay-bahayan
Best Sound Engineering Best Cinematography
  • Gaudencio Barredo – Kadete
  • Ben Lobo – Ang lihim ng Guadalupe
Best Editing Best Music
  • Edgardo Vinarao – Kadete
  • Restie Umali – Ang Sisiw ay Isang Agila
Best Story
  • Rick Acasio – Kasal-kasalan, bahay-bahayan

Multiple awards

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Awards Film
3 Ina Ka ng Anak Mo
Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan
2 Kadete

References

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  1. ^ "THE 1979 METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL: "KASAL-KASALAN, BAHAY-BAHAYAN" BEST PICTURE". Video 48. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
  2. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival: Awards for 1979". Internet Movie Database.
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