| Contreras Gang | |
| Director: | Pepe Marcos |
| Screenplay: | Humilde "Meek" Roxas |
| Music: | Mon del Rosario |
| Cinematography: | Rey de Leon |
| Editing: | Pepe Marcos |
| Studio: | Moviestars Production |
| Distributor: | Moviestars Production |
| Runtime: | 115 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Contreras Gang is a 1991 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Edu Manzano as the gang leader, along with Rez Cortez, Kevin Delgado, Dindo Arroyo, Willie Revillame and Eric Francisco as the gang members. It was one of the entries in the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival.[1] [2] [3]
Mario Contreras comes from a rich family but ends up committing various crimes with the help of his friends Tony, Ricky, Albert, Bong and Edwin. With their trouble-making activities hogging headlines, the Contreras Gang became a subject of manhunt for a group of policemen led by Sgt. Pascual and Lt. Lazaro.
Elvira Mata of the Manila Standard gave Contreras Gang a negative review. He criticized the flaws in its storyline, the recycled musical score used in the film and the poor drama scenes. Mata cites the fight scenes, blowing up a jewelry shop and giving the head of a child as the only best parts of the film.[4]
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 17th Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | Contreras Gang | ||
| 1992 | 40th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Edu Manzano | ||