Gising Na ang Higanteng Natutulog

Philippine action film

  • Senen Dimaguila
  • Joe Ranay
Story by
  • Siegfried Diaz
  • Arturo San Agustin
Produced byAtilemracStarringAndy PoeCinematographyRicardo RemiasEdited by
  • Jess Aning
  • Tony Sy
Music byEdwin Ortega
Production
company
ATB-4 Films
Distributed byATB-4 Films
Release date
  • June 21, 1995 (1995-06-21)
Running time
110 minutesCountryPhilippinesLanguageFilipino

Gising Na ang Higanteng Natutulog is a 1995 Philippine action film co-written and directed by Arturo San Agustin. The film stars Andy Poe in the title role. It was one of the entries in the 1995 Manila Film Festival.[1][2]

Plot

Delfin Guerrero (Andy) retires from being a policeman after being fed up with the corruption in his department and returns to his hometown where he runs for chairman of his barrio.[2]

Cast

  • Andy Poe as Delfin Guerrero
  • Romy Diaz as Mulong
  • Bob Soler as Mayor Sales
  • Star as Kaibigan
  • Glenda Garcia as Laura
  • Berting Labra as Teban
  • Rhey Roldan as Mayor Sales' Aide
  • Ernie David as Mayor Sales' Aide
  • Erwin Montes as Delfin's Brother
  • Nonong Talbo as Cong. Abad
  • Banjo Romero as Cong. Abad's Son
  • Christian San Agustin as Delfin's Son
  • Lovely Mansueto as Delfin's Daughter
  • Danny Riel as Johnny
  • Vic Varrion as Maj. Martin
Guest cast
  • Rudy Fernandez as Capt. Ortega
  • Lito Lapid as Lt. Escobar

Production

Andy Poe died on May 20, days after principal photography was completed. His brother Ronnie dubbed parts of the film during post-production.[3]

Awards

Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
1995 5th Manila Film Festival Lingap ng Inang Maynila Award Gising Na ang Higanteng Natutulog Won [4]

References

  1. ^ Tiongson, Nicanor (2010). The Urian Anthology: 1990-1999. University of the Philippines Press. ISBN 9789715426473. Retrieved August 24, 2022 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ a b Red, Isah (June 22, 1995). "And That's How the Check Bounces". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved April 16, 2023 – via Google News.
  3. ^ Japitana, Norma (June 30, 1995). "How Much Can You Show?". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 23. Retrieved April 16, 2023 – via Google News.
  4. ^ "Aiko, Richard Top Manila Filmfest Awards". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. June 23, 1995. p. 26. Retrieved April 16, 2023 – via Google News.
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