| Ismael Zacarias | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Toto Natividad |
| Screenplay by | Henry Nadong |
| Story by | Edu Manzano |
| Produced by | Victor Villegas |
| Starring | Edu Manzano |
| Cinematography | Ramon Marcelino |
| Edited by |
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| Music by | Mon del Rosario |
| Production company | Moviestars Production |
| Distributed by | Moviestars Production |
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| Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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Ismael Zacarias is a 1994 Philippine action film co-edited and directed by Toto Natividad. The film stars Edu Manzano, who wrote the story, in the title role. It was one of the entries in the 1994 Manila Film Festival, which spurred controversy when Edu Manzano initially lost his nomination for the Best Actor award, but was found to have been the real winner, following the discovery of a cheating scandal.
Cast
- Edu Manzano as Lt. Ismael Zacarias
- Eddie Gutierrez as Don Pablo Lleva
- Plinky Recto as Rona
- Roi Vinzon as Enrique Lleva
- Alfred Manal as Tinoy
- Ramon Christopher as Edmund Lleva
- Dencio Padilla as Bugaloo
- Jaime Fabregas as Mr. Tanchoco
- Roldan Aquino as Maj. Roxas
- Dindo Arroyo as Ricky Boy
- Manjo del Mundo as Gomez
- Renato Robles as Col. Guevarra
- Renato del Prado as Pol
- Edwin Reyes as Eddie
- Dido dela Paz as Capt. Castro
- Jordan Castillo as Dindo
- Pocholo Montes as Col. Ravalo
- Cris Daluz as Kabise
- Ross Rival as Lolo
- Bebeng Amora as Snatcher
- Henry Nadong as Bartender
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 1994 | 4th Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Edu Manzano | Won | |
| 1995 | 43rd FAMAS Awards | Best Child Actor | Alfred Manal | Nominated |
References
- "Ismael Zacarias". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. June 22, 1994. p. 21. Retrieved December 22, 2021 – via Google News.
- Japitana, Norma (July 2, 1994). "A New Break for Plinky Recto". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 21. Retrieved May 27, 2022 – via Google News.
- Cagape, Toff (July 26, 2018). "Be at the edge of your seats with Edu Manzano's classic action movies". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 22, 2021.
- Hitosis, Jet (June 24, 2020). "Manila Film Festival 1994: The Scandal that Rocked Showbiz". PEP.ph. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- Japitana, Norma (June 25, 1998). "The Winners Were Losers". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 21. Retrieved December 22, 2021 – via Google News.
External links
| Films directed by Toto Natividad | |
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