Metro Manila Film Festival
| 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival | |
|---|---|
| Date | December 25, 1987 to January 3, 1988 |
| Site | Manila |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Olongapo, The Great American Dream |
| Most awards | The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez (5) |
The 13th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1987.
Six entries participated in the 10-day festival. Olongapo, The Great American Dream was adjudged Best Picture in the 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival as well as the Best Supporting Actress for Susan Africa among others. Anthony Alonzo once again received the Best Actor Award for Anak Badjao and Melanie Marquez was awarded the Best Actress Award as well as the Best Story for The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez.[1][2] Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon) was the highest-grossing entry in the festival.[3]
| Title | Starring | Studio | Director | Genre |
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| 1+1=12+1 (Cheaper By The Dozen) | Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Roderick Paulate, Lotlot de Leon, Sheryl Cruz, Matet de Leon, Dranreb Belleza, Brylle Mondejar, Jigo Garcia, Jaypee De Guzman, Chuckie Dreyfus, Katrin Gonzales, Isabel Granada, RR Herrera | Regal Films | Mike Relon Makiling | Comedy, Family |
| Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon) | Dolphy, Paquito Diaz, Carlos 'Sonny' Padilla, Manny Boy Quizon, Freddie Quizon, Edgar Quizon, Rommel Valdez Dick Israel, Renato del Prado, Max Vera, Francis Magalona | RVQ Productions | Angel Labra | Action, Comedy |
| Anak Badjao | Anthony Alonzo, Charito Solis, Tony Santos Sr., Liza Lorena, Alicia Alonzo, Marithes Samson, Isadora | Triple A Films | Jose Antonio Alonzo and Jerry Tirazona | Action, Drama |
| Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay | Charito Solis, Ricky Davao, Pinky Suarez, Jestoni Alarcon, Rita Avila, Jojo Alejar, Romnick Sarmenta, Jennifer Sevilla | Seiko Films | Mauro Gia Samonte|ceb|Mauro Samonte | Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Olongapo...The Great American Dream | Jacklyn Jose, Chanda Romero, Joel Torre, Susan Africa, Marilou Sadiua, Pete Cooper, Raoul Aragonn, Joy Virata | Asian American Film Institute | Chito Roño | Drama |
| The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez | Melanie Marquez, Caridad Sanchez, Tony Santos Sr., Rosemarie Gil, Rene Salud, Totoy Marquez, Maya dela Cuesta | Miracle Boy Films International | Artemio Marquez | Drama |
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[4]
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| Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
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| Best Art Direction | Best Cinematography |
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| Best Sound Engineering | Best Music |
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| Best Child Performer | Best Editing |
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| Best Story | Best Screenplay |
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| Awards | Film |
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| 5 | The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez |
| 4 | Olongapo, The Great American Dream |
| Anak Badjao |
