The character of what would later on be the archetype of the Filipino action hero is established as an essentially peaceful person drawn to fight against the forces of violence to emerge as the defender of the weak and the oppressed and true champion of the masses. In the urban proletarian drama, he is portrayed to be an illiterate youth earning his keep in Manila's melting pot. Strong and brawny, he comes to the rescue of market vendors, lowly stall owners, jeepney drivers and other poor folk victimized by a notorious gang of crooks extorting protection money. His otherwise pleasant personal milieu is upset when a twist of fate finds him suddenly besieged both by the criminal underworld and the long arm of the law.
Best Picture, Best Story, Best Cinematography, Best Actor for Joseph Estrada, Best Child Actor for Boy Alvarez (Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences)
Direction: Cesar Gallardo
Screenplay: Augusto Buenaventura
Cinematography: Arsenio Doņa
Editing: Augusto Salvador
Sound: Demetrio de Santos
Music: Ariston Avelino
Cast:
Joseph Estrada
Oscar Roncal
Vic Andaya
Bebong Osorio
Avel Morado
Angel Buenaventura
Angel Confiado
Larry Silva
Lenny Trinidad
Boy Alvarez
Imelda Ilanan
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