Ang Panday (2009 film)
| Ang Panday | |
|---|---|
GMA Films | |
| Distributed by | GMA Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
| Budget | ₱70 million[1] |
| Box office | ₱99.4 million[2] (Official 2009 MMFF run) ₱108 million (Official Domestic run) |
Ang Panday (lit. 'The Blacksmith') is a 2009 Filipino
comics. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Mac Alejandre, it stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla in the title role, Phillip Salvador and Iza Calzado. It was one of the entries in the 2009 Metro Manila Film Festival
.
Revilla previously starred as a version of the title character, Flavio the blacksmith, in the 1993 film Dugo ng Panday. Phillip Salvador, who plays the antagonist Lizardo, portrayed Flavio in a television series adaptation of Ang Panday (2005).
Plot
Long ago, the evil wizard Lizardo (
Bong Revilla Jr.) is a blacksmith content with living a quiet, uneventful life in a town mostly untouched by Lizardo's evil. But when the comet of prophecy lands on the outskirts of town, Flavio's destiny is immediately made clear. Around the peace-loving but brave Flavio. His arch-enemy Lizardo attempts to ruin the peace and harmony of their dwelling place, affecting the inhabitants. Moreover, the evil warlord challenges Flavio by capturing his beautiful lady love Maria (Iza Calzado
). A series of events take place, bringing the blacksmith (panday) at the forefront of a full-blown war against Lizardo's troops.
Cast
- Ramon "Bong" Revilla as Flavio/Panday
- Phillip Salvador as Lizardo
- Iza Calzado as Maria
- Geoff Eigenmann as Celso
- Robert Villaras Bugoy
- Rhian Ramos as Emelita
- Sheena Halili as Dahlia
- Carlene Aguilar as Teresa / Mananaggal
- George Estregan Jr.as Apoykatawan
- Pekto
- Dan Fernandez
- Mat Ranillo III
- Benjie Paras as Zanboro
- John Lapus as Kruma
- Paulo Avelino as Pepe
- Stef Prescottas Ditas
- BJ Forbes as Popoy
- Luz Valdez as Lola Mameng
- Joonee Gamboa as Lolo Isko
- Carlos Morales as Diego
- Gladys Guevarra as Babang
- JB Magsaysay as Benito
- King Gutierrez as Kubada
- Dindo Arroyo as Cruzaldo
- Marissa Sanchez as Miling
- John Feir as Utal
- Carlo Lacana as Young Flavio
- Ace Espinosa as Flavio's father
- Rey Sagum as Hugo
- Banjo Romero as Kumar
- Ambet Nabus as Miling's son
- Anne Curtis as Dyosa Adora
Production
Shooting for the film was done in Ilocos Norte.[3]
Home media
Ang Panday was released onto
VIVA Video
. The DVD release includes the full-length trailer of the film. The DVD/VCD was released on March 11, 2010.
Sequel
The film's sequel was released as an official entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival. The sequel was directed by Mac Alejandre and featured returning stars, Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Iza Calzado and Phillip Salvador along with a new character played by Marian Rivera.[4]
Awards
35th Metro Manila Film Festival Awards
| Year | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Best Picture | Ang Panday | Won |
| Best Actor | Bong Revilla | Won | |
| Best Actress | Iza Calzado | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Phillip Salvador | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Rhian Ramos | Nominated | |
| Best Child Performer | Robert Villar
|
Won | |
| Best Original Theme Song | Ogie Alcasid ("Dahil Tanging Ikaw" - performed by Regine Velasquez) | Won | |
| Best Visual Effects | Jay Santiago | Won | |
| Best Production Design | Richard Somes | Won |
References
- ^ "Panday, KAILANGANG umabot ng 70 million pesos ang kita ng movie para hindi malugi". PinoyExchange. Retrieved January 1, 2012.
- ^ "Ang Panday is the official top grosser of the 35th Metro Manila Film Festival". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 7, 2012.
- ^ Mendoza, Shielo (March 19, 2012). "Ilocos Norte: Ultimate film setting?". Yahoo! News Singapore. Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ ""Ang Panday 2″ | MMFF 2011". Archived from the original on November 12, 2012.
External links
- Ang Panday at IMDb
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