Anak, Pagsubok Lamang ng Diyos explained
Anak, Pagsubok Lamang ng Diyos |
Director: | Deo J. Fajardo Jr. |
Producer: | Rose Flaminiano |
Story: | Robin Padilla |
Starring: | Robin Padilla |
Music: | Vehnee Saturno |
Cinematography: | Romeo Huete |
Editing: | Francis Vinarao |
Studio: | FLT Films |
Distributor: | FLT Films |
Runtime: | 110 minutes |
Country: | Philippines |
Language: | Filipino |
Anak, Pagsubok Lamang (marketed as Anak, Pagsubok Lamang ng Diyos) is a 1996 Philippine action drama film directed by Deo J. Fajardo Jr. The film stars Robin Padilla, who wrote the story while serving a 17-year jail term for illegal possession of firearms. It also marks the film debut of Izza Ignacio and Mikey Arroyo.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
Cast
- Robin Padilla as Rico
- Sharmaine Arnaiz as Kathryn
- Jean Garcia as Kathryn's sister
- Eva CariƱo-Padilla as Aling Edna
- Tirso Cruz III as Warden
- Michael Rivero as Bingo
- Ramon Christopher as Dennis
- Jude Estrada as Joey
- Ricky Davao as Escandor
- Iza Ignacio as Vicky
- Miguel Macapagal Arroyo as Mike
- Jacku Flaminiano as Sonny Boy
- Berting Labra as Teng Teng
- Romeo Rivera as Kathryn's father
- Kevin Delgado as abusive inmate
- Ernie Zarate as prison director
- Tony Carreon as politician
- Alex Cunanan as Alex
- Boy Gutierrez as Aling Edna's doctor
- Nonong Talbo as Escandor's lawyer
- Ric Sanchez as lawyer
- Uldarico Jamora as judge
- Luis Benedicto as Rico's doctor
- Gio Santos as Gio
- Ritchie Rivas as Ritchie
- Dave Agbulos as Rico's Lawyer
- Lyn Erastain as Sonny Boy's yaya
Production
The film was shot mostly inside the New Bilibid Prison, where Robin Padilla was serving a 17-year jail term for illegal possession of firearms. It caught the attention of Viva Films, which sued Padilla for breach of contract in which he is an exclusive artist. This prompted the film's release, originally in late 1995, to be delayed to January 1996.[1] [7]
Release
The film premiered at a theater in Greenhills, San Juan on January 9, 1996, with GMA Network's coverage of the event through the program Inside Showbiz being hosted by Aster Amoyo, Jackielou Blanco, Oskee Salazar, and Aga Muhlach.[8] The film was released nationwide on January 11, 1996.[6]
Notes and References
- Book: Yeatter, Bryan. Cinema of the Philippines: 1897-2005. 177. 2007. McFarland & Company. 9780786430475 . May 17, 2022. Google Books.
- Web site: Some Pinoy Action Movies from the Mid-1990s. Kamote. Kalabasa. Pinoy Pop Culture. March 15, 2013. May 17, 2022. July 3, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220703151840/https://www.pinoypopculture.com/2013/03/some-pinoy-action-movies-from-mid-1990s.html. live.
- Web site: What's In a Kiss. Japitana. Norma. 37. December 13, 1995. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. March 15, 2023. Google News. March 15, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230315110047/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=kI0mAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1AoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6492,2141262. live.
- Web site: Shasha At Munti. Red. Isah. 32. December 29, 1995. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 17, 2022. Google News. September 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240926000449/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=lo0mAAAAIBAJ&sjid=1AoEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3748,4721327. live.
- Web site: Robin's Controversial Pic To Be Shown Soon. 30. January 5, 1996. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 17, 2022. Google News.
- Web site: The Surprise Film of All Times. 30. January 11, 1996. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 17, 2022. Google News. September 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240926000702/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=BP4tAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YwsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3385,1645891. live.
- Web site: Robin Padilla: Comeback Or Death Wish?. Jimenez. Alex. Philippine Headline News Online. September 2014. May 17, 2022. July 5, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100705125056/http://www.newsflash.org/199809/sb/sb000552.htm. dead.
- News: Star-studded preem set today for Robin's new pic. June 30, 2022. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp.. January 9, 1996. 26B. Google News. September 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240926000930/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Av4tAAAAIBAJ&sjid=YwsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3817,1348615.