Batas Ko ay Bala explained
| Batas Ko ay Bala |
| Director: | Augusto Salvador |
| Producer: | William Lao |
| Music: | Nonong Buencamino |
| Studio: | Megavision Films |
| Distributor: | Megavision Films |
| Runtime: | 100 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
| Gross: | ₱25 million[1] |
Batas Ko ay Bala is a 1996 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Augusto Salvador. The film stars Cesar Montano, Donita Rose, John Regala and Efren Reyes Jr.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Cast
- Cesar Montano as Guiller
- Donita Rose as Emma
- John Regala as Ringgo
- Efren Reyes Jr. as Alex
- Bob Soler as Mr. Wagner
- Dick Israel as Victor
- Robert Arevalo as Gen. Madamba
- Conrad Poe as Brando
- Jaime Fabregas as Atty. Morales
- Zandro Zamora as Col. Miranda
- Rolly Lapid as Col. Villar
- Johnny Vicar as Gilbert
- Rebecca Bautista as Arlene
- Anne Villegas as Victor's Wife
- Lara Morena as Rape Victim
- Kim delos Santos as Rape Victim
- May Rivera as Nurse
- Rene Hawkins as NARCOM Agent
- Efren Lapid as Police Sgt.
- Evelyn Vargas as Restaurant Manager
- Rolan Montes as Hostage Taker
- Ben Sagmit as Embalmer
Production
The film had a working title Buhay ang Kabayaran. Principal photography for the film began while Cesar Montano was halfway done with shooting for Bilang Na ang Araw Mo.[8]
Nanette Medved was originally cast in the film, but was not given permission to shoot outside Viva Films, in which she had an exclusive contract with.[8] The role was eventually given to Donita Rose, another exclusive artist of Viva Films whom Montano asked permission for.[3]
Notes and References
- Web site: And Now: Marimar, The Movie. Japitana. Norma. 31. September 20, 1996. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 19, 2022. Google News.
- Book: Yabes, Criselda. Letters from Pala'wan. 105. 1999. Bookmark. 9789715693288 . May 11, 2022. Google Books.
- Web site: This Time, It's Donita Rose. Japitana. Norma. 27. June 10, 1996. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 15, 2022. Google News.
- Web site: Cesar's Special Girl. Japitana. Norma. 34. July 29, 1996. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. March 13, 2023. Google News.
- Web site: More Enemies Than Friends. Japitana. Norma. 39. August 26, 1996. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 11, 2022. Google News.
- Web site: Keeping Up With Tom Cruise. Red. Isah. 32. September 6, 1996. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 11, 2022. Google News.
- Web site: Playing The Villain. Japitana. Norma. 31. September 11, 1996. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. May 11, 2022. Google News.
- Web site: Forgive and Forget. Japitana. Norma. 27. April 8, 1996. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. April 9, 2023. Google News.
