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Philippine action film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Grepor Butch Belgica Story (also known as The Butch Belgica Story) is a 1995 Filipino biographical action film co-edited directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Joko Diaz as Butch Belgica, the country’s most notorious delinquent during the Marcos administration. It was one of the entries in the 1995 Manila Film Festival.[1][2][3][4][5]
The Grepor Butch Belgica Story | |
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Directed by | Toto Natividad |
Screenplay by |
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Based on | From Darkness to Light by Butch Belgica |
Produced by | William C. Leary |
Starring | Joko Diaz |
Cinematography | Carding Herrera |
Edited by |
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Music by | Jaime Fabregas |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Viva Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Grepor "Butch" Belgica brought in the idea for his biopic in 1985 with Rudy Fernandez tapped to portray him. Vic del Rosario Jr. of Viva Films stated at that time that he was interested in Belgica's story. It was only in 1991 when the project was revived, with Paquito Diaz reminding Belgica and a successful negotiation with del Rosario Jr. about it. With Fernandez being too old to portray him, Belgica chose Paquito's son Joko to portray him. This marked Joko's first major role after a string of supporting and co-lead roles in action films. Belgica co-wrote the screenplay with Ferdinand Galang.[2]
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