| Bato sa Buhangin | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Pablo Santiago |
| Screenplay by | Fred Navarro |
| Story by | Herminio "Butch" Bautista |
| Produced by | FPJ |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Sergio Lobo |
| Edited by | Augusto Salvador |
| Music by | Ernani Cuenco |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | FPJ Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Bato sa Buhangin is a 1976 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Pablo Santiago. It stars Fernando Poe Jr. and Vilma Santos in their second on-screen team up following the success of Batya't Palu-palo (1974).[2] The film was released by FPJ Productions on August 13, 1976.
Plot
An intriguing revelation from a fortune teller leaves the spoiled Bamba (Vilma Santos) restless to meet her destined lover. One day, the anxious Bamba comes across the humble taxi driver Rafael (Fernando Poe Jr.) after their vehicles collide on the street. To make up for Bamba’s blunder, Bamba’s father offers the poor Rafael to work as his daughter’s bodyguard. Being the snotty brat she is, Bamba punishes Rafael by bossing him around and embarrassing him in front of her friends. Through it all, however, Bamba suddenly finds herself irresistibly falling in love with Rafael — the one man who has patiently put up with all her mischief. The only hurdle to Bamba and Rafael’s love story, though, is the secret Bamba has been keeping from everybody all her life – even to her beloved Rafael. Will this secret ruin the chance for Bamba to be with her fated partner?[3][4]
Cast and characters
- Fernando Poe Jr. as Rafael "Paeng" Longalong
- Vilma Santos as Barbara "Bamba" Montinola
- Dencio Padilla as Lucio
- Robert Talabis as Joseph
- Millie Mercado as Rose
- Connie Angeles as Gigi
- Jun Soler as Gil
- Jumbo Salvador as Teddy
- Phillip Salvador as Phil
- Yvonne Salcedo as Gelyn
- Tina Monasterio as Lala
- Rowell Santiago as Rowell
- Fred Montilla as Mr. Montinola
- Nello Nayo as Dr. Vergara
- Imelda Ilanan as Lorna
- Romy Diaz as Boy Hernandez
- Mary Walter as Impong Sela
- Alfonso Carvajal as Asst. Fiscal Magtanggol
- Naty Hernando as The Taxi Operator
- Ely Roque as The False Fortune Teller
- Resty Samuel as The Motorcycle Policeman
- Ruby Rose as Ms. San Diego, the private nurse
Reception
Music
The film's theme was written specifically for the film by Ernani Cuenco and Snaffu Rigor and performed by the latter's band, Cinderella.[5]
Accolades
| Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 FAMAS Awards | Best Theme Song | Ernani Cuenco | Won | [6] |
References
- ↑ Deza, Alfonso (2006). Mythopoeic Poe: Understanding the Masa as Audience Through the Films of Fernando Poe, Jr. Great Books Publishing. p. 242. ISBN 971-0391-18-6. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann (13 November 2018). "Mga pelikula ni FPJ na yumanig sa takilya". ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- ↑ Bardinas, Mary Ann (15 August 2019). "12 Classic FPJ Films that ruled the box office". ABS-CBN Entertainment. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ↑ Pelikula.net (22 November 2009). "Filmography: Bato sa Buhangin (1976)". Star for All Seasons Blog. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ↑ Gil, Baby A. (12 August 2016). "Goodbye to composer Snaffu Rigor". The Philippine Star. PhilStar Global. Retrieved 14 November 2019.
- ↑ "FAMAS Awards (1977)". IMDb. Retrieved 4 February 2020.