Utol
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| Directed by | Toto Natividad |
| Screenplay by |
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| Based on | True Blood by Frank Kerr |
| Produced by | Malou Santos |
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| Edited by |
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| Music by | Mon del Rosario |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Utol is a 1996 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Cesar Montano and Victor Neri.[1][2][3]
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Plot
[edit]Jaime (Cesar) wants to break away from the syndicate led by Don Jose (Eddie) and start a new life with his brother Joey (Victor). However, Jaime had an unexpected encounter with Ador (Roldan) and his henchmen in a train station, causing him to leave Joey behind. Upon arrival to his province, Jaime faces arrest, leading to his suspicion that he is framed up by Don Jose. Years later, Jaime is released, only to find out that Joey is adopted by and now works for Don Jose. It will take some time for the brothers to reconcile with each other.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Cesar Montano as Jaime Cordero
- Eddie Gutierrez as Don Jose
- Alma Concepcion as Cora
- Victor Neri as Joey Cordero / Lito
- Kjell Villamarin as Young Joey
- Bing Davao as Rommel
- Dindo Arroyo as Moran
- Marco Polo Garcia as Johnny
- Roldan Aquino as Ador
- Pen Medina as Mang Kanor
- Danny Labra as Rudy
- Lucy Quinto as Landlady
Awards
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 1997 | 47th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Cesar Montano | Nominated | [5] |
| 16th FAP Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Victor Neri | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Japitana, Norma (March 6, 1996). "Busy, Busy Cesar". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 31. Retrieved August 30, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ Red, Isah (April 10, 1996). "Guess Who? Don't Sue". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 32. Retrieved August 30, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ Japitana, Norma (April 22, 1996). "Alma's Beau". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 47. Retrieved August 30, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ "A Tale of Two Brothers in "Utol"". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. April 17, 1996. p. 31. Retrieved August 30, 2023 – via Google News.
- ^ "Victor swings from action back to drama". The Philippine Star. March 26, 2001. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Utol at IMDb
- Full Movie on Star Cinema
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