Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect explained

Muslim Magnum .357:
To Serve and Protect
Director:Francis 'Jun' Posadas
Screenplay:Catherine O. Camarillo
Music:Jessie Lasaten
Cinematography:Francis Ricardo Buhay III
Editing:Jason Cahapay
Studio:Scenema Concept International
Distributor:Viva Films
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect, also known as simply Muslim Magnum .357, is a 2014 Filipino action film directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas and starring Jeorge "E.R." Estregan and Sam Pinto. It is a remake of the 1986 film Muslim .357 directed by and starring Fernando Poe Jr., to whom the film is dedicated.[1] [2] [3]

Produced by Scenema Concept International, the film was released by Viva Films on December 25, 2014, as an entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Plot

Muslim princess Ameerah is kidnapped by an infamous crime group. Lt. Jamal Razul, a veteran police agent, aims to uncover who kidnapped the princess before Ameerah's family declares war with a rival clan they assume to be the culprits.[1]

Cast

Release

Muslim Magnum .357 was released on December 25, 2014, as part of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

Reception

Accolades

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YearGroupCategoryNameResult
2014Best ScreenplayCathy Camarillo
Best Supporting ActorRoi Vinzon
Best Child PerformerClarence Delgado
Best Original Theme Song"Kapayapaan" by Datu Khomeini Bansuan
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural AwardMuslim Magnum .357
2015FAMAS AwardsBest Picture[4]
Best DirectorFrancis Posadas
Best ActorJeorge Estregan
Best ActressSam Pinto
Best Supporting ActorRoi Vinzon
Best Child PerformerClarence Delgado
Best ScreenplayCathy Camarillo
Best CinematographyRicardo Buhay
Best StoryCathy Camarillo
Best Visual EffectsErick Torrente
Best Theme Song"Kapayapaan" by Datu Khomeini Bansuan

Box office

Among the eight entries to the MMFF, Muslim Magnum .357 is in the bottom four films in terms of box office gross.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: MMFF 2014: Muslim Magnum .357. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Allan. Policarpio. December 24, 2014. June 29, 2020.
  2. News: Er Ejercito pays tribute to his ninong FPJ with 'Magnum Muslim 357' Movie. Star Studio. December 27, 2014. July 8, 2020. Jeff. Fernando.
  3. News: MMFF 2014: ER pays tribute to FPJ in 'Muslim Magnum .357'. The Philippine Star. December 19, 2014. July 8, 2020. Rosalinda L. . Orosa.
  4. News: Rappler.com. FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2015. June 29, 2020. Rappler. Rappler Inc.. September 21, 2015. Manila, Philippines.
  5. News: Rappler.com. Box office update: MMFF 2014 movies hit 1.014B-mark. June 29, 2020. Rappler. Rappler Inc.. January 11, 2015. Manila, Philippines.