Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin (lit. 'The Bullet for Me Has Already Been Made') is a 1989 Filipino comedy film directed by Efren M. Jarlego and starring Vic Sotto, Monica Herrera, Panchito, Nova Villa, Paquito Diaz, Ruel Vernal, Larry Silva, and Rene Requiestas. It is Sotto's first solo lead role in a film, as his previous film roles were as part of the comedy trio of Tito, Vic and Joey. The film's title is in reference to the 1988 action film Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo (lit. 'The Bullet That Will Kill You Has Been Made').[1] Produced by Regal Film, the film was released on October 25, 1989, and was a box office hit, earning ₱24 million in Metro Manila alone.
| Gawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin | |
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| Directed by | Efren M. Jarlego |
| Written by | Tony Cruz |
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| Cinematography | Gener Buenaseda |
| Edited by | George Jarlego |
| Music by | Mon del Rosario |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Regal Films Distribution |
Release date |
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Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Critic Justino Dormiendo of the National Midweek gave the film a negative review, criticizing its formulaic writing, acting and disgusting humor.
Plot
editNanding and Anton are janitors at an insurance firm. When Nanding is diagnosed with cancer and acute tuberculosis from an X-ray, he plans in desperation to end his life quickly by hiring an assassin to kill him. However, Nanding realizes that his X-ray plates have apparently been mixed up, and so he now has to contend with the hitman who is out to shoot him dead.
Cast
edit- Vic Sotto as Nanding Malusugin[1]
- Monica Herrera as Vivian
- Panchito as Anton
- Nova Villa as Lita
- Paquito Diaz as Ramon
- Ruel Vernal as syndicate member
- Larry Silva as Boy Kokok
- Rene Requiestas as Rene
- Noel Ong as referee
- Harvey Vizcarra as little brother
- Ritchie Gallego as Ricky
- Vangie Labalan as land lord
- Ai-Ai de las Alas as Miss Sy Go Row
- Beverly Salviejo as office mate
- Minie Aguilar
- Renato del Prado as Capt. Puten
- Ernie Ortega as syndicate member
- Jake (Joaquin) Fajardo as drinker
- Bing Angeles as Uncle Sam
- Romy Romulo as gay
- Jessie Lee as Mr. Sy Go Row
- Aida Pedido as mother
- Dante Castro
- Joe Hardy as drinker
- Fred Capulong as drinker
- Cris Aguilar as wrestler
- Big Boy Gomez as wrestler
- Danny Labra as syndicate member
- Ernie David as syndicate member
- Perry de Guzman as syndicate member
- Bebeng Amora as syndicate member
- Canton Salazar as syndicate member
- Nannie Union as syndicate member
- Roboto as wrestler
- Pong Pong as drunk man
Release
editThe film was released in theaters in late October 1989.[2]
Box office
editThe film was a box office success, earning ₱24 million in Metro Manila alone,[3] and approximately tying with Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle as the highest-grossing comedy film in the region at the time.[4]
Critical response
editJustino Dormiendo, writing for the National Midweek, gave the film a negative review for its formulaic writing and "revolting" humor. He was highly critical of the film's low-brow approach to comedy, stating that "Twice in the film I cringed in my seat, cursing the producers and their ilk for their wanton display of vulgarity and crassness." Dormiendo also criticized the actors as "an abominable lot", but singled out actress Nova Villa for her "occasionally funny antics."[1]
Home media
editOn April 8, 2020, Regal Entertainment made the film available for streaming free of charge on YouTube for a limited time before restricting access, and later made it available once again by mid-June 2021.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c Dormiendo, Justino (November 22, 1989). "Mudslinging Sotto, Gunslinging Lapid". National Midweek. Lagda Publishing Inc. p. 29. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
- ^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. November 1, 1989. p. 27. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
AMOR...Gawa Na Ang Bala Para Sa Akin
- ^ Libo-on, Eddie (November 29, 1989). "Snooky and Richard again?". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 26. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ Japitana, Norma (April 18, 1989). "Comedy is 'In' and earning". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 26. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ Regal Entertainment, Inc. (April 8, 2020). "GAWA NA ANG BALA PARA SA AKIN: Vic Sotto, Panchito & Monica Herrera | Full Movie". YouTube. Google, LLC. Retrieved June 19, 2021.
External links
editGawa Na ang Bala para sa Akin at IMDb
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