Kambal Tuko Explained
| Kambal Tuko |
| Director: | J. Erastheo Navoa |
| Screenplay: | Jose Carreon |
| Story: | J. Erastheo Navoa |
| Music: | Vehnee Saturnino |
| Cinematography: | Ricardo Jacinto |
| Editing: | George Jarlego |
| Studio: | Regal Films |
| Runtime: | 128 minutes[1] |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Kambal Tuko is a 1988 Filipino fantasy comedy film directed by J. Erastheo Navoa, written by Jose N. Carreon, and starring Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, and twin child actors Richard and Raymond Gutierrez. Produced by Regal Films, the film was released on April 14, 1988. Critic Luciano Soriano of the Manila Standard gave Kambal Tuko a negative review, criticizing its fantastical elements and excessive number of characters as preventing the film from telling a potentially interesting story.
Cast
- Susan Roces as Mely
- Eddie Gutierrez as Andoy
- Richard Gutierrez as Kokoy
- Raymond Gutierrez as Totoy
- Jenny Lyn as Jenny
- Isabel Granada as Isabel
- Fatima Alvir as Fatima
- Chuckie Dreyfuss as Chuckie
- Raffy Romillo as Raffy
- Brylle Mondejar as Sammy
- Palito as Papay
- Cecille Iñigo as Olive
- Max Alvarado as Father To Pak
- Manolet Ripoll as Manolet
- Philip Henson as Philip
- Mark Anthony as Mark
- Bernard Allan as Bernard
- Dencio Padilla as Mr. Dennis[2] Labis
- Rudy Meyer as Entoy, a hunchback[2]
- Bomber Moran as Boy Macho
- Larry Silva as Boy Kinis
- Boy Alano as Boy Unano
- Joaquin Fajardo (Jake Fajardo) as Boy Guapo
- Bing Angeles as feria bossman
- Ike Lozada as radio announcer
- Flora Gasser as Madame Koping, a psychic[2]
- Lucy Quinto as Nana Paste
- Cris Dalus as an "albularyo"
- Coring Obnamia as an "albularyo"
- Tom Alvares as Tom
- Jun Visconde as Jun
- Dondie Contreras as Dondie
- Khess Kortes as teacher
- Leo Timones Jr. as Tabachoy
- Evelyn Vargas as Fruitella and a witch[2]
- Minnie Aguilar as Orchidella and a witch[2]
- Beverly Salviejo as Pinakbet and a witch[2]
Release
Kambal Tuko was released in the Philippines on April 14, 1988, with a ₱100,000 prize for viewers who could correctly identify both of the twin child actors.[2]
Critical response
Luciano E. Soriano, writing for the Manila Standard, gave Kambal Tuko a negative review. He criticized its fantastical elements and excessive number of colorful characters as unnecessary, as he thought that the main premise of a family dealing with real-life issues in raising conjoined twins has potential to be a good story on its own.[2]
Notes and References
- Web site: Kambal Tuko | April 14, 1988 Movie. iWantTFC. ABS-CBN Corporation. September 11, 2020.
- News: Soriano. Luciano E.. Chopsuey. August 8, 2020. Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc.. April 22, 1988. 10. This chopsuey movie is heavily laced with sundry ingredients..
