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Batas Ko ay Bala

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Batas Ko ay Bala
Directed byAugusto Salvador
Written by
  • Humilde "Meek" Roxas
  • Felix E. Dalay
  • Roger Fuentebella
Produced byWilliam Lao
Starring
Cinematography
  • Ver Dauz
  • Ricardo Herrera
Edited by
  • Augusto Salvador
  • Rene Tala
Music byNonong Buencamino
Production
company
Megavision Films
Distributed byMegavision Films
Release date
  • September 12, 1996 (1996-09-12)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱25 million[1]

Batas Ko ay Bala is a 1996 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Augusto Salvador. The film stars Cesar Montano, Donita Rose, John Regala and Efren Reyes Jr.[2][3] [4][5][6][7]

Cast

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  • Cesar Montano as Guiller
  • Donita Rose as Emma
  • John Regala as Ringgo
  • Efren Reyes Jr. as Alex
  • Bob Soler as Mr. Wagner
  • Dick Israel as Victor
  • Robert Arevalo as Gen. Madamba
  • Conrad Poe as Brando
  • Jaime Fabregas as Atty. Morales
  • Zandro Zamora as Col. Miranda
  • Rolly Lapid as Col. Villar
  • Johnny Vicar as Gilbert
  • Rebecca Bautista as Arlene
  • Anne Villegas as Victor's Wife
  • Lara Morena as Rape Victim
  • Kim delos Santos as Rape Victim
  • May Rivera as Nurse
  • Rene Hawkins as NARCOM Agent
  • Efren Lapid as Police Sgt.
  • Evelyn Vargas as Restaurant Manager
  • Rolan Montes as Hostage Taker
  • Ben Sagmit as Embalmer

Production

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The film had a working title Buhay ang Kabayaran. Principal photography for the film began while Cesar Montano was halfway done with shooting for Bilang Na ang Araw Mo.[8]

Nanette Medved was originally cast in the film, but was not given permission to shoot outside Viva Films, in which she had an exclusive contract with.[8] The role was eventually given to Donita Rose, another exclusive artist of Viva Films whom Montano asked permission for.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Japitana, Norma (September 20, 1996). "And Now: Marimar, The Movie". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 31. Retrieved May 19, 2022 – via Google News.
  2. ^ Yabes, Criselda (1999). Letters from Pala'wan. Bookmark. p. 105. ISBN 9789715693288. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ a b Japitana, Norma (June 10, 1996). "This Time, It's Donita Rose". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 27. Retrieved May 15, 2022 – via Google News.
  4. ^ Japitana, Norma (July 29, 1996). "Cesar's Special Girl". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 34. Retrieved March 13, 2023 – via Google News.
  5. ^ Japitana, Norma (August 26, 1996). "More Enemies Than Friends". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 39. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Google News.
  6. ^ Red, Isah (September 6, 1996). "Keeping Up With Tom Cruise". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 32. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Google News.
  7. ^ Japitana, Norma (September 11, 1996). "Playing The Villain". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 31. Retrieved May 11, 2022 – via Google News.
  8. ^ a b Japitana, Norma (April 8, 1996). "Forgive and Forget". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 27. Retrieved April 9, 2023 – via Google News.
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