The Goodfather

The Goodfather
The Goodfather
Directed by	Al Quinn
Screenplay by	Fundador Soriano; Roy Vera Cruz;
Story by	Roy Vera Cruz
Starring	Dolphy; Boots Anson-Roa; Dolphy Jr.; Rolly Quizon; Manny Boy Quizon; Freddie Quizon; Edgar Quizon; Sahlee Quizon; Marissa Delgado; Rudy Fernandez;
Cinematography	Manuel Bulotano
Music by	Dominic Salustiano
Production; company	RVQ Productions
Release date	December 25, 1975;
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

The Goodfather is a 1975 Filipino comedy drama film directed by Al Quinn and starring Dolphy as the titular character, alongside Boots Anson-Roa, Marissa Delgado, Rudy Fernandez, and his children: Dolphy Jr., Rolly Quizon, Manny Boy Quizon, Freddie Quizon, Edgar Quizon, and Sahlee Quizon. Titled in reference to the American drama film The Godfather, the film was released by Dolphy's production company RVQ Productions on December 25, 1975.

Critic Justino Dormiendo of Sagisag gave the film a negative review for its melodrama, toilet humor and commonplace musical scenes.

Cast

Dolphy
Boots Anson-Roa
Dolphy Jr.
Rolly Quizon
Manny Boy Quizon
Freddie Quizon
Edgar Quizon
Sahlee Quizon
Marissa Delgado
Rudy Fernandez
Edith Padilla
Ike Fernando
Moody Diaz
Er Canton Salazar
Max Vera
Rona Mercado

Production

Actress Boots Anson-Roa considered Dolphy to be inspiring and comfortable to work with on set, describing him as compassionate in his role as a film producer in order to provide work in the film industry.^[1]

It was the last film to feature all six of Dolphy's initial children with actress Engracita Dominguez.^[2]

Critical response

Justino Dormiendo, writing for Sagisag, gave The Goodfather a negative review. He cited the film's melodrama, toilet humor, filler scenes, and the presence of song-and-dance numbers that are already found in local television musicals.^[3]

References

^ Mendoza, Abigail; Almo, Nerisa (July 12, 2012). "Celebrities recall Dolphy's humility and compassion". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
^ Jimenez, Baby K. (March 17, 2022). "Front Row". Balita. Ontario, Canada: Tess Cusipag. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
^ Dormiendo, Justino M. (February 1976). Lumbera, Bienvenido (ed.). "Anim na Hakbang Paurong" [Six Steps Back]. Sagisag (in Filipino). Research & Analysis Center, Department of Public Information. p. 55. Retrieved January 4, 2025. Matanda na ring klase ng komedyang binudburan ng malapot na rekado ng melodrama ang inihandog ni Dolphy at ng kanyang mga anak sa pagpapalit ng taon.

External links

The Goodfather at IMDb

[1] Mendoza, Abigail; Almo, Nerisa (July 12, 2012). "Celebrities recall Dolphy's humility and compassion". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved January 4, 2025.

[2] Jimenez, Baby K. (March 17, 2022). "Front Row". Balita. Ontario, Canada: Tess Cusipag. Retrieved January 4, 2025.

[Sagisag-3] Dormiendo, Justino M. (February 1976). Lumbera, Bienvenido (ed.). "Anim na Hakbang Paurong" [Six Steps Back]. Sagisag (in Filipino). Research & Analysis Center, Department of Public Information. p. 55. Retrieved January 4, 2025. Matanda na ring klase ng komedyang binudburan ng malapot na rekado ng melodrama ang inihandog ni Dolphy at ng kanyang mga anak sa pagpapalit ng taon.

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