Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo (lit. 'The Bullet That Will Kill You Has Been Made') is a 1988 Philippine action film directed by Willy Milan from the story and script by Pablo S. Gomez.[1] The film stars Fernando Poe Jr., Vic Vargas, Marianne Dela Riva, Subas Herrero, and Harlene Bautista. Produced by Lea Productions, the film was released on November 30, 1988.
| Gawa Na ang Bala Na Papatay sa Iyo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Willy Milan |
| Written by | Pablo S. Gomez |
| Starring | Fernando Poe Jr. |
| Cinematography | Ver Reyes |
| Edited by | Augusto Salvador |
| Music by | Jimmy Fabregas |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Lea Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Critic Lav Diaz noted its intense violence in comparison with Poe's previous films, and gave it a mixed review. Bautista won the Film Academy of the Philippines Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Cast
- Fernando Poe Jr. as David Villafuerte
- Vic Vargas as Berto
- Marianne Dela Riva as Ester
- Subas Herrero as Don Rico Montefalcon
- Harlene Bautista as Lisa
- Rosemarie Gil as Doña Carmela
- Paquito Diaz as Alex
- Berting Labra as Turo
- Johnny Vicar as Viston
- Mario Escudero as Andres
- Toytoy Velayo
- Alma Lerma
- Vic Varrion
- Aida Pedido as Aling Mering
Production
The film was originally titled Hindi Pa Nagagawa ang Bala para sa Akin (lit. 'The Bullet for Me Is Not Yet Made').[2]
Release
Gawa Na ang Bala was graded "A" by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), indicating a "Very Good" quality.[3] The film was released on November 30, 1988.[4][5] According to Meg Mendoza of the Manila Standard, there were long lines of patrons for the film outside Cubao theaters, stating that "[i]n one of the theaters, the moviegoers occupied the whole lobby and spilled over to the nearest bank down to the sidewalks."[6]
Critical response
Lav Diaz, writing for the Manila Standard, observed that the film was more violent than actor Fernando Poe's previous films, seeming to follow the trend of ultra-violent action from western movies such as the Rambo franchise, though it still follows the revenge story formula found in Poe's other works. Overall, he gave a mixed review, commending the execution of action sequences and Poe's performance while criticizing the "gangland" portrayal of combat and the stale writing for Subas Herrero and Paquito Diaz's characters.[1]
Accolades
| Group | Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Harlene Bautista[7] | Won |
References
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