Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko
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| Screenplay by | Alfred Yuson |
| Story by | K. Sy Hoda |
| Produced by | Lily Monteverde |
| Starring | Richard Gomez |
| Cinematography | Eduardo Jacinto |
| Edited by | Jesus Navarro |
| Music by | Nonong Buencamino |
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| Distributed by | Regal Films |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko (transl. Kid, Don't Give Up) is a 1987 Philippine martial arts drama film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. The film stars Richard Gomez as the title role. The film is a Philippine rendition of the 1984 movie The Karate Kid. [1][2][3][4]
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Cast
[edit]- Richard Gomez as Cesar "Sawie" Arroyo
- Nida Blanca as Aling Turing
- Mark Gil as Wyrlo
- Rachel Ann Wolfe as Ogie
- Mel Martinez as Pongkee
- Peewee Quijano as Shado
- Jang Hwan Kim as Mr. Tan
- Romy Romulo as Coach Alegre
- Sammy Brillante as Durano
- Bernard Cañaberal as Genevie
- E.R. Ejercito as Mano
- Bobby Reyes as Hapon
- Crispin Medina as Tournament Referee
Awards
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 1988 | 35th FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Mark Gil | Nominated | [5] |
| Best Supporting Actress | Nida Blanca | Won | [6] | ||
| Best Child Actor | Mel Martinez | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay | Alfred Yuson | Won | |||
| 6th FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nida Blanca | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko". National Mid-week. 2. Lagada Publications: 38. 1987. Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via Google Books.
- ^ David, Joel (1990). The National Pastime: Contemporary Philippine Cinema. Anvil Publishing. p. 110. ISBN 9789712700118. Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via Google Books.
- ^ Yuson, Alfred (2005). Luto, Linis, Laba: Isang Dula, Tatlong Yugto. UST Publishing House. p. xvi. ISBN 9789715063579. Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via Google Books.
- ^ Cowie, Peter (1989). International Film Guide. Tantivy Press. p. 280. Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via Google Books.
- ^ Cruz, Oggs (September 2, 2014). "Mark Gil and his many roles, from neophyte to benefactor". Rappler. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ^ Yuson, Alfred (May 18, 2020). "Farewell to Peque". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 1, 2021.