Biktima (1990 film)
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| Directed by | Lino Brocka |
| Written by | |
| Produced by | Boy de Guia |
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| Edited by | George Jarlego |
| Music by | Jaime Fabregas |
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| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Biktima (transl. Victim) is a 1990 Philippine thriller film directed by Lino Brocka from a story and screenplay written by Jose Dalisay Jr. and Roy C. Iglesias. Starring Sharon Cuneta and Christopher de Leon, the film revolves around a human rights lawyer who falls in love with a man who turned out to be the one who raped her client.[1][2][3][4] It co-stars Gina Alajar, Nanette Medved, Rowell Santiago, and William Lorenzo.
Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film was theatrically released on November 29, 1990.
Synopsis
[edit]Human rights lawyers Becca Dizon and Dave Pascual were tasked to prosecute prominent scion Jing Aureus for allegedly raping Laura Malicat. Jing, a son of Congressman Aureus and fiancé to socialite Fey Navarro, uses his connections to overturn a possible guilty verdict to avoid jail time. After the case was overturned, he befriends Atty. Dizon tries to strike a romantic relationship between them, with underlying motives.
Cast
[edit]- Sharon Cuneta as Atty. Becca Dizon
- Christopher de Leon as Jing Aureus
- Gina Alajar as Laura Malicat
- Rowell Santiago as Atty. Dave Pascual
- Nanette Medved as Fey Navarro
- William Lorenzo as Sonny
- Lucita Soriano as Tia Edad
- Johnny Wilson as Congressman Aureus
- Lollie Mara as Mrs. Aureus
- Jess Ramos as Atty. Cuevas
- Nanding Fernandez as Fey's Father
- Lulu Arietta as Fey's Mother
- Joji Isla as Bank Manager
- Dodie Lacuna as TV Newscaster
- Millet Advincula as Female TV Host
- Ben Rivera as Mang Dino
- Carmi Matic as Sherry
- Susing Sayson as Aling Susing
- Robert Talabis as Col. De Guia
Production
[edit]Dawn Zulueta was originally cast as Fey Navarro, but turned it down.[5][6] Eventually, the role went to Nanette Medved.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Yeatter, Bryan (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: 1897-2005. McFarland & Company. pp. 258–259. ISBN 9780786430475. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ Hernando, Mario (1993). Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 90. ISBN 9789718546161. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Sharon Cuneta at Her Peak". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. November 10, 1990. p. 16. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google News.
- ^ "Gina Keeps Coming Back to Brocka". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 1, 1990. p. 24. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google News.
- ^ a b Libo-on, Eddie (November 29, 1990). "Christopher Directs Death Scene in "Biktima"". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google News.
- ^ "Nanette Medved: Sex Siren of the 90s". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. November 18, 1990. p. 18. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google News.