Afuang: Bounty Hunter
Directed byMike Relon Makiling
Written by
  • Tony Tacorda
  • Amado Lacuesta
Produced byRamon Salvador
StarringPhillip Salvador
Cinematography
  • Sergio Lobo
  • Ver Reyes
Edited byIke Jarlego Jr.
Music byJun Latonio
Production
company
Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • February 25, 1988 (1988-02-25)
Running time
105 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English

Afuang: Bounty Hunter is a 1988 Philippine biographical action film directed by Mike Relon Makiling. The film stars Phillip Salvador as the title role. The film is based on the life of Abner Afuang, a former police officer who was a Pagsanjan mayor by the time the film was released.[1]

Critic Lav Diaz gave Afuang a positive review for its writing, production design and action scenes, though he opposed the film's superhuman-like portrayal of Afuang.

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast

Release

Afuang was released in theaters on February 25, 1988.[2][3]

Critical response

Lav Diaz, writing his first film review for the Manila Standard, gave Afuang a positive review, commending the film's writing, production design, pacing, and action scenes, while also praising the film's "direct attack" on corruption within the police force. However, he expressed that his main gripe is the film's exaggerated portrayal of Afuang as a superhuman-like character, stating that "if the film's basis on real life is removed, [Afuang] becomes a nice action movie." Diaz was also critical of actor Eddie Garcia for his continued portrayal of "kenkoy" villains in films.[4]

Accolades

Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
1989 36th FAMAS Awards Best Child Actress Glaiza Herradura Nominated [5]
Best Editing Ike Jarlego Jr. Nominated [5]

References

  1. ^ David, Joel (1990). The National Pastime: Contemporary Philippine Cinema. Anvil Publishing. pp. 59–61. ISBN 9789712700118. Retrieved April 7, 2020 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. February 26, 1988. p. 11. Retrieved June 11, 2021. AVENUE.........Afuang Bounty Hunter
  3. ^ "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. February 24, 1988. p. 10. Retrieved June 11, 2021. AVENUEFight to Win the Ultimate Challenge [sic]
  4. ^ Diaz, Lav (March 10, 1988). "Atake sa pulis" [Attack on the police]. Manila Standard (in Filipino). Standard Publications, Inc. p. 10. Retrieved June 11, 2021. Ang totoo nga niyan e kung iwawaglit ang pagiging halaw ng pelikula sa tunay na buhay, isang maayos na pelikulang aksyon ang Afuang.
  5. ^ a b "FAMAS announces nominees". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. April 17, 1989. p. 18. Retrieved June 11, 2021.

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