Lakay Explained
| Lakay |
| Director: | Nilo Saez |
| Screenplay: | Jose Carreon |
| Story: | P/Col Juanito Lagasca |
| Music: | Jaime Fabregas |
| Cinematography: | Ver Reyes |
| Studio: | GP Films |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Lakay (subtitled A True to Life Story of P/Col Juanito Lagasca) is a 1992 Filipino action film directed by Nilo Saez, written by Jose Carreon, and starring Fernando Poe Jr. as the titular police colonel. It also stars Charo Santos, Rina Reyes, Efren Reyes Jr., Jose Romulo, Philip Gamboa, Romy Diaz, Madel Locsin, Flexi Sarte, and Fredmoore De Los Santos. Produced by GP Films, the film was released on November 4, 1992.
Cast
- Fernando Poe Jr. as P/Col. Juanito "Lakay" Lagasca
- Charo Santos
- Rina Reyes
- Efren Reyes Jr. as Leonardo "Waway" Delos Reyes
- Jose Romulo
- Philip Gamboa
- Romy Diaz
- Madel Locsin
- Flexi Sarte
- Fredmoore De Los Santos
- Ernie David
- Ronnie Olivar
- Avel Monado
- Efren Belardo
- Bert Garon
- Buddy Dator
- Rene Hawkins
- Danny Riel
- Jess Vargas
- Tirso Mediavillo
- Mario Cavero
- Renato Tanchinco
- Lucita Soriano
- Odette Khan
- Marithez Samson
- Naty Santiago
- Ramon D Salva as Congressman
- Berting Labra
- Rommel Valdez
- Vic Varrion
- Eddie Arenas
- Michael Murray
- Nanding Fernandez
- Ernie Ortega
- Hermino "Butch" Bautista
- Alfred Salta
- Jimmy Reyes
- Bebeng Amora
- Cris Daluz
- Ernie Forte
- Nemie Gutierrez
- Tony Tacorda
- Nonoy De Guzman
- Johnny Vicar
Production
Retired officer Juanito Lagasca gave his approval to a film adaptation of his story once George Pascual of GP Films assured that Fernando Poe Jr. was cast in his role.
Release
Lakay was released in the Philippines on November 4, 1992.[1]
Notes and References
- News: Grand Opening Today. November 4, 2020. Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp.. November 4, 1992. 20. Now... The One And Only King Of Action Fernando Poe, Jr. In His Rare True-To-Life Portrayal [-] P/Col. Juanito Lagasca [-] The Man Feared By Criminals!!!.
