Contreras Gang is a 1991 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Edu Manzano as the gang leader, along with Rez Cortez, Kevin Delgado, Dindo Arroyo, Willie Revillame and Eric Francisco as the gang members. It was one of the entries in the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival.[1][2][3]
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| Directed by | Pepe Marcos |
| Screenplay by | Humilde "Meek" Roxas |
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| Cinematography | Rey de Leon |
| Edited by | Pepe Marcos |
| Music by | Mon del Rosario |
Production company | Moviestars Production |
| Distributed by | Moviestars Production |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Plot edit
Mario Contreras comes from a rich family but ends up committing various crimes with the help of his friends Tony, Ricky, Albert, Bong and Edwin. With their trouble-making activities hogging headlines, the Contreras Gang became a subject of manhunt for a group of policemen lead by Sgt. Pascual and Lt. Lazaro.
Cast edit
- Edu Manzano as Mario Contreras
- Cristina Gonzales as Nanette
- Johnny Delgado as Sgt. Pascual
- Monsour Del Rosario as Lt. Lazaro
- Rez Cortez as Tony
- Kevin Delgado as Ricky
- Dindo Arroyo as Albert
- Willie Revillame as Bong
- Eric Francisco as Edwin
- Delia Razon as Ricky's Mother
- Bon Vibar as Ricky's Father
- Marita Zobel as Mario's Mother
- Romeo Rivera as Mario's Father
- Jeena Alvarez as Mario's Sister
- Ester Chavez as Nanette's Mother
- Ross Rival as Nanette's Brother
- Tony Carreon as Beheaded Child's Grandfather
- Sunshine Dizon as Beheaded Child
- Zeny Zabala as Chinese Wife
- Sauro Cotoco as Chinese Husband
- Karen Cua as Chinsese Daughter
- Liza Mojica as Yaya
- Joseph Serra as Mr. Abaya
Reception edit
Elvira Mata of the Manila Standard gave Contreras Gang a negative review. He criticized the flaws in its storyline, the recycled musical score used in the film and the poor drama scenes. Mata cites the fight scenes, blowing up a jewelry shop and giving the head of a child as the only best parts of the film.[4]
Awards edit
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 1991 | 17th Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | Contreras Gang | Nominated | |
| 1992 | 40th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Edu Manzano | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "Metro Manila Filmfest Committee Announces Six Official Entries For This Year's Competition". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 18, 1994. p. 20. Retrieved December 29, 2021 – via Google News.
- ^ "Metro Filmfest Reels Off Today". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 25, 1994. p. 18. Retrieved December 29, 2021 – via Google News.
- ^ "Parade Of Stars Set December 24". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 21, 1994. p. 17. Retrieved December 29, 2021 – via Google News.
- ^ Mata, Elvira (December 28, 1998). "More Filmfest Tips For Today, Better Yet, Watch The Movies Next Week". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 20. Retrieved December 29, 2021 – via Google News.
