Title: Sabi Mo Mahal Mo Ako, Wala Ng Bawian (lit.: You Said You Love Me, You Can’t Take It Back)
Genre: Action | Comedy | Romance
Runtime: 1h 45m
Released: 27 March 1997
Country of Origin: Philippines
Language: Filipino
Director: Danilo Cabreira (credited as Danilo P. Cabreira)
Writer: Gerano ‘Nerdie’ Cruz
Production Company: Star Cinema
Synopsis:
This is the most fascinating story of an undercover agent who, with his remarkable skills and cunning, managed to infiltrate a notorious crime syndicate. But as fate would have it, he now finds himself in an extremely delicate situation. Tasked with eliminating the only witness to a heinous murder, our protagonist finds himself in a dilemma as he must devise a plan to save this woman's life without jeopardising his secret operation.
Let me shed some more light on this subject. Our agent, whose identity cannot be revealed for security reasons, has spent countless hours meticulously gathering information about this nefarious syndicate. His dedication and unwavering commitment to justice led him to this pivotal moment. However, the situation has taken an unexpected turn as he is now torn between his duty to the law and his moral obligation to protect an innocent life.
To fully understand the gravity of this situation, it is essential to delve into the intricate details of our agent's predicament. The witness, a vulnerable woman, has important information that could potentially dismantle the criminal organisation. However, his very existence poses a significant threat to our agent's cover, as his elimination was deemed necessary by his superiors. The challenge is finding a solution that saves the woman's life and maintains the integrity of our agent's covert operations.
Given these circumstances, it's up to us to consider the various factors at play. Our agent must exercise extreme caution and use his wits to devise a plan that will ensure the woman's safety without arousing suspicion. This requires a delicate balance of cunning and ingenuity, as any misstep could have disastrous consequences for both our agent and the witness.
In conclusion, I would like to say that, dear readers, we find ourselves in a story full of intrigue and moral complexity. Faced with the daunting task of eliminating a witness, our undercover agent must now navigate dangerous waters to protect an innocent life while maintaining his cover. I sincerely hope this report piqued your interest and excitement for unravelling this exciting story.
TOP BILLED CAST & CREW: |
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ACTOR |
ROLE |
Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. |
Capt. Gerry Mercado |
Maricel Soriano |
Roselle |
Allan K |
Lorie |
Lito Legaspi |
Col. Madriaga |
Dante Rivero |
Lorenzo David |
Roy Alvarez |
Tin. Reyes |
Ricardo Cepeda |
Gabriel Lardizabal |
Caridad Sanchez |
Tiya Luming |
Assunta De Rossi |
Perla |
Zandro Zamora |
Drug Syndicate Leader |
Bong Villafuerte |
Medrano |
Kirby De Jesus (credited as BJ De Jesus) |
Lon-Lon |
Kim Palmero |
Jen-Jen |
Flora Gasser |
Yaya |
Ric Arellano |
Kardo |
Alma Lerma |
Guidance Counsellor |
Idda Yaneza (credited as Ida Yanessa) |
Miss Sofia |
Connie Santos |
Auntie of Gerry |
Boy Roque |
Lorenzo's Men |
Alex Cunanan |
Lorenzo's Men |
Ronald Asinas |
Lorenzo's Men |
Barry Joseph Canlas |
Lorenzo's Men |
Vanni Ignacio |
Lorenzo's Men |
Nash Espinosa |
Lorenzo's Men |
Sonny Tuazon |
Lorenzo's Men |
Manny Samson |
Lorenzo's Men |
Gilbert Bautista |
Lorenzo's Men |
Allan Medina |
Lorenzo's Men |
Norman Herras |
Lorenzo's Men |
Rudy Ramirez |
Lorenzo's Men |
Johnny Ylagan (credited as Jhonny Ilagan) |
Lorenzo's Men |
Alex Toledo |
Lorenzo's Men |
Ruben Monsanto |
Lorenzo's Men |
Edgar Mande |
Tin. Reyes' Men |
Gio Marcelo |
Tin. Reyes' Men |
Rey Cerdena |
Tin. Reyes' Men |
Lito Castro |
Tin. Reyes' Men |
Larry Correa |
Tin. Reyes' Men |
Nemie Samson |
Tin. Reyes' Men |
Luis Reyes |
Tin. Reyes' Men |
Freddie Elasigue |
Tin. Reyes' Men |
Richard Duran |
Syndicate Man |
Arnold Labramonte |
Syndicate Man |
Macho Gatchalian |
Syndicate Man |
Aga Fazon (credited as Aga Pason) |
Syndicate Man |
Bong Vargas |
Syndicate Man |
Edward Fantolco |
Syndicate Man |
Sgt. Ferrer |
Police |
Rey Ebdane |
Police |
Ronnie Francisco |
Doctor |
Vic Belaro |
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Jocelyn Golez |
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PRODUCER DEPARTMENT: |
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Romy Alvarez |
associate producer |
Ramon N. Bautista |
supervising producer |
Lani Mercado (credited as Ma. Jesusa Victoria Hernandez) |
producer |
Romy Redillas |
associate producer |
Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. (credited as Jose Mari M. Bautista) |
producer |
Malou N. Santos |
executive producer |
Charo Santos-Concio |
executive producer |
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Cinematography by: |
George Tutanes |
Editing by: |
Renato De Leon |
Production Design by: |
Sonny Maculada |
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Art Direction by |
Joel De Guzman |
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Rene Delenea |
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MAKEUP DEPARTMENT: |
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Linda Pereja |
assistant makeup artist |
Malou Talplacido |
makeup artist |
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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT: |
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Gil Abag |
post-production supervisor |
Edna M. Pacardo |
post-production supervisor |
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SECOND UNIT DIRECTOR OR ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: |
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Pepito Diaz |
associate director |
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ART DEPARTMENT: |
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Jake Archeta |
propsman (as Jake Arceta) |
Gilbert |
propsman |
Bonnie Maculada |
propsman |
Edgar Redillas |
propsman |
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SOUND DEPARTMENT: |
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Jun Cabrales |
sound effects |
Rudy Cabrales |
sound effects |
Simeon Dela Cruz |
boom operator |
George Libonfacil |
dubbing looper |
Jojo Libumfacil (credited as Jojo Libonfacil) |
dubbing looper |
Lucy Quinto |
dubbing supervisor |
Rolly Ruta |
sound supervisor |
Jimmy Zabalate (credited as Jimmy Sabalate) |
soundman |
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SPECIAL EFFECTS: |
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Chonga De Guzman |
special effects assistant |
Cholo Gallegos |
special effects |
Marlon Libot |
special effects assistant |
Gerry Manansala |
special effects assistant |
Anthony Olasco |
special effects assistant |
Rodel Pisngi |
special effects assistant |
Pol Poscalbo |
armory and blanks |
Sidney Ramos |
special effects assistant |
Pochie Sabino |
special effects assistant |
Bongbong San Jose (credited as Bong San Jose) |
armory and blanks |
Buboy San Jose |
special effects assistant |
Erick Torrente |
special effects supervisor |
Erwin Torrente |
special effects |
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VISUAL EFFECTS: |
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Christopher Cruz |
computer operator |
Rey Erestain |
animation and titles |
Arturo Jarlego |
optical operator |
Richard Jaurigue |
computer operator |
Benjamin James Virina |
graphic artist: promotions and publicity (as Benjamin James Viriña) |
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STUNTS DEPARTMENT: |
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Ronald Asinas |
fight director |
Nash Espinosa |
stunt stand-in |
Ning-Ning |
stunt stand-in |
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CAMERA & ELECTRICAL DEPARTMENT: |
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Teng Ardon (credited as Ting Ordon) |
camera caretaker |
Dionisio Awas |
best boy |
Henry Bernardo |
dolly and platform |
Eric Cheng |
best boy |
Barry Daliva |
dolly and platform |
Efren Dela Cruz |
generator operator |
Rowel Doña |
gaffer (as Ruel Dona) |
Gerry Hecto |
clapper (as Jerry Hecto) |
Marino Lualhati |
best boy |
Rudy Magallanes |
dolly and platform |
Pedrito Marquez |
dolly and platform |
Oscar Moreno |
assistant camera |
Bonnie Muldong |
dolly and platform |
June Reyes |
dolly and platform |
Rodel San Miguel |
best boy |
Jun Santos |
still photographer (as June Santos) |
Marcial Tagud |
electrician (as Marcial Pagud) |
Joe Tutanes |
second camera |
Allan Venensuela |
dolly and platform |
Ike Villanueva |
dolly and platform |
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COSTUME & WARDROBE DEPARTMENT: |
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Elvie Pilar |
wardrobe |
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EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT: |
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Antonio Acurin |
assistant film editor (as Tony Acurin) |
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT: |
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Mitch Morala |
musical director |
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SCRIPT & CONTINUITY DEPARTMENT: |
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Fernan Fajardo |
script supervisor (as Fernan 'Macho' Fajardo) |
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: |
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Rolly Asprec |
production driver |
Mario Besa |
production driver |
Raffy Bustos |
production driver |
June Grado |
production driver |
Rene Juatchon |
production driver |
June Venenzuela |
production driver |
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ADDITIONAL CREW: |
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Gil Abag |
crowd control |
Pederico Abellera |
security escort (as SPO2 Pederico Abellera) |
Cholo Abellon |
caterer |
Manette Alaan |
production secretary |
Leony Amaril |
crew |
Romeo Aquino |
security escort (as SPO2 Romeo Aquino) |
Jessica Uy Aranas |
operations supervisor: promotions and publicity |
Nerie Balagot |
crew (as Nemie Balagot) |
Juliet Bermil |
office staff: Ramon Revilla Jr. |
Jennifer D. Ching |
creative coordinator: promotions and publicity (as Jennifer Disuangco-Ching) |
Caridad Cunanan |
caterer |
Rico Cunanan |
caterer |
Edmar Dayao |
caterer |
Vanessa De Leon |
trailer copywriter: promotions and publicity (as Theresa Vanessa De Leon) |
Vic Delotavo |
lay-out artist |
Fermin Dizon |
office staff: Ramon Revilla Jr. |
Gay Ace Domingo |
creative supervisor: promotions and publicity |
Mar Enriquez |
crew |
Aida Espiritu |
production secretary |
Jocelyn Fajardo |
caterer |
Gail Gutierrez |
creative assistant: promotions and publicity (as Gail B. Gutierrez) |
Josie Javier |
office staff: Ramon Revilla Jr. |
Ethel La Torre |
operations assistant: promotions and publicity |
John Lapus |
creative consultant: promotions and publicity |
Roxy Liquigan |
publicity and promotions |
Jackie Y. Liu |
publicity and promotions |
Levy Lualhati-Tampil |
disbursing officer (as Levi Lualhati Tampil) |
Cris Maniego |
caterer |
Joel Olano |
crew (as Joel Olaño) |
Amang Orillos |
production assistant |
Jennifer Parsaligan |
guestings coordinator: promotions and publicity (as Jennifer Parsalingan) |
William Pumayo |
office staff: Ramon Revilla Jr. |
Marie Releosa |
office staff: Ramon Revilla Jr. |
Gilbert Sibug |
production assistant |
Nelson Siwa |
production assistant |
Elpidio Soliven |
schedule master |
Noli Torres |
production assistant |
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