Mancao Explained

Mancao
Director:	Felix E. Dalay
Starring:	Phillip Salvador
Music:	Mon del Rosario
Cinematography:	Ver Dauz
Editing:	Renato de Leon
Distributor:	Regal Films
Runtime:	108 minutes
Country:	Philippines
Language:	Filipino

Mancao is a 1993 Philippine biographical action film directed by Felix E. Dalay. The film stars Phillip Salvador in the title role. The film is based on the life of former policeman Cezar Mancao and his encounter with Red Scorpion Gang leader Joey de Leon.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast

• Phillip Salvador as Cezar Mancao
• Gabby Concepcion as Joey de Leon
• Snooky Serna as Maricar Mancao
• Edgar Mortiz as Boggart
• Ramon Christopher as Bimbo
• Jon Hernandez as Marcelo
• Amado Cortez as Mancao's Father
• Luz Valdez as Mancao's Mother
• Roberto Pagdanganan as himself
• Vicente Vinarao as himself
• Pantaleon Dumlao as himself
• Everlino Nartates as himself
• Lito Legaspi as Mayor
• Zandro Zamora as Lt. Vargas
• Romy Diaz as Ka George
• Roldan Aquino as Atty. Andaya
• Edwin Reyes as Bert
• Honey Policarpio as Ninfa

Production

The film was planned to be about Red Scorpion Gang leader Joey de Leon with Phillip Salvador portraying his role. However, it was scrapped due to public demand and replaced with a biographical film about Cezar Mancao, portrayed by Salvador, and his encounter with de Leon.^[6]

External links

• • Full Movie on Regal Entertainment

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mancao. 19. December 2, 1993. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. January 9, 2022. Google News.
2. Web site: Thumbs Up For Phillip, Snooky Teamup. 21. November 29, 1993. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. January 9, 2022. Google News.
3. Web site: Actor Philip Salvador Describes Mancao As A "Respectable Officer". Bylanes. Knowledge. July 27, 2009. Philippines News Agency. January 19, 2022. Wikipedia Library.
4. Web site: Cezar Mancao: A successful Pinoy realtor in US. Edge Davao. April 26, 2010. January 9, 2022.
5. Movies. 55. 1997. Filipinas Magazine. 57–68. Filipinas Publications. January 9, 2022. Google Books.
6. Web site: The Gangster Did Not Get His Wish. Japitana. Norma. 19. May 27, 1993. Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. March 21, 2022. Google News.