Ang Panday (lit. 'The Blacksmith') is a 1980 Filipino action-fantasy film produced and directed by Fernando Poe Jr., who also stars as the titular character. It is based on the fictional comics character of the same name, created by Carlo J. Caparas and illustrated by Steve Gan.[1][2][3]
| Ang Panday | |
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 Theatrical poster of the digitally-restored release | |
| Directed by | Ronwaldo Reyes |
| Screenplay by | Fred Navarro |
| Story by | Carlo J. Caparas |
| Based on | Ang Panday by Carlo J. Caparas and Steve Gan |
| Produced by | FPJ |
| Starring | Fernando Poe, Jr. |
| Cinematography | Ver Reyes |
| Edited by | Augusto Salvador |
| Music by | Ernani Cuenco |
Production company | FPJ Productions |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The film was followed by three sequels, which also featuring Poe as Flavio, namely Pagbabalik ng Panday (1981), Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto (1982) and Ang Panday IV: Ika-Apat Na Aklat (1984). All four films were shown at the Metro Manila Film Festival in their respective years.
An animated TV series, dubbed as the first full-length Filipino animation series, was shown in RPN 9 during the mid-1980s. It was patterned after the storyline of the first movie.
Plot
editFlavio (Fernando Poe, Jr.) is a "Panday" (or blacksmith) whose village and land are under the reign of the tyrant Lizardo (Max Alvarado). Flavio is forced to brand innocent children every night with Lizardo's mark by the head of Lizardo's men in the village, Pilo (Paquito Diaz).
One day, Flavio's predecessor as Panday, Tata Temyong (Lito Anzures) finds the legendary "Black Book" that supposedly tells how Lizardo can be defeated. Later that night a meteorite lands in a nearby field. Based on a prophecy in the Black Book, Flavio and Tata Temyong then use the meteorite and an old bell to create a magic dagger, the only weapon that can defeat Lizardo. After finishing the weapon Flavio hunts down Lizardo's men in the village, he brands them before setting off with Tata Temyong, his young apprentice Lando (Bentot Jr.), and Monica (Liz Alindogan), a woman he had saved from Lizardo's men, to free the land.
On their way to Lizardo, they come across a seaside hut that is home to one of Lizardo's henchmen, a wizard. Flavio defeats him, but soon afterward they are attacked by siyokoy (mermen) that are driven away when Flavio's dagger hums, and when Pilo arrives seeking revenge against Flavio, they attack him and his men instead. Later Flavio and his companions are attacked by zombies in a forest. Tata Temyong and Monica end up captured and brought to Lizardo's fortress by his men. Elsewhere Lando finds refuge in a hut haunted by an aswang, and after a chase, Flavio finds and defeats it with his dagger.
Lizardo later challenges Flavio to a duel, and brings Tata Temyong, Monica, and all his slaves to witness the battle. He first orders his men to attack Flavio, who, though vastly outnumbered, defeats them after his dagger transforms into a sword. Lizardo then faces Flavio himself, only to rapidly age every time Flavio hits him. Flavio ends the duel by stabbing Lizardo in the chest, who dies and fades away. With Lizardo defeated, Flavio leads his companions and the former slaves to freedom.
Cast and characters
edit- Fernando Poe, Jr. as Flavio
- Max Alvarado as Lizardo
- Bentot Jr. as Lando
- Liz Alindogan as Monica
- Paquito Diaz as Pilo
- Lito Anzures as Tata Temio
- Victor Bravo
- Max Laurel
- Vic Varrion
Production
editShooting for the film was done in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.[4]
Release
editAng Panday was released at the 6th Metro Manila Film Festival on December 25, 1980.
Restoration
editAccolades
edit| Year | Group | Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Music | Ernani Cuenco | Won |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (November 13, 2018). "Mga pelikula ni FPJ na yumanig sa takilya". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ Cagape, Toff (November 24, 2018). "5 Fun Facts about FPJ's 'Ang Panday' movie". Cinema One. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
- ^ Benoza, Paulea. "FPJ in retrospect: A guide to Da King's most memorable films". Star Studio. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
- ^ Mendoza, Shielo (March 19, 2012). "Ilocos Norte: Ultimate film setting?". Yahoo! News Singapore. Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom. Retrieved October 7, 2015.
- ^ Sonora, Jeffrey (December 2, 2014). Ang Panday Free showing Dec 6 2014 in all SM Cinemas. YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
- ^ Sonora, Jeffrey (February 22, 2016). Film restoration ang panday classic movies by FPJ productions inc. YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2019.