Muslim .357
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRonwaldo Reyes
Screenplay byFred Navarro
Story byAlfred M. Sunga
Produced byAtty. Espiridion D. Laxa
StarringFernando Poe Jr.
CinematographyVer P. Reyes
Edited byAugusto Salvador
Music byErnani Cuenco
Production
company
EDL Productions
Release date
  • July 31, 1986 (1986-07-31)
Running time
107 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Muslim .357 (or Magnum Muslim .357) is a 1986 Philippine action film directed by and starring Fernando Poe Jr. as an undercover officer of the Philippine Constabulary.[1] The film was both a box-office and critical success, earning nominations from various award giving bodies in the Philippines, twice winning the Best Actor award for Poe's performance.[2] This, along with Poe's earlier portrayal of a Muslim hero in Zamboanga (1966), endeared Poe even more to Muslim audiences who are known to be passionate about the outcome of Poe's movies story-wise.[3][4][5]

Premise

When his superior sends him to Manila to unmask a powerful syndicate, 1st Lt. Jamal Razul (Fernando Poe Jr.), an undercover cop, takes a job posing as the bodyguard of an influential police major. But when the syndicate's cronies uncover his motives, Jamal finds himself running for his life. Meanwhile, his Muslim faith has him doing everything in his power to avenge the deaths of two innocent teenagers who helped him conceal his true identity.[6]

Cast

Remake

Main article: Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect

The film was remade in 2014 under the title Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect with E.R. Ejercito in the title role and Francis "Jun" Posadas as the director.[7] The remake was an official entry into the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival and was dedicated to the memory of Fernando Poe Jr. which coincides with Poe's 10th death anniversary.[8]

Accolades

Year Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result
1987
FAMAS Awards[9]
Best Actor Fernando Poe Jr. Won
Best Picture Magnum Muslim .357 Nominated
Best Director Ronwaldo Reyes Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Paquito Diaz Nominated
Luna Awards[10] Best Actor Fernando Poe Jr. Won

References

  1. ^ Mortel, Tony S. (July 18, 1986). "THEY DON'T WANT FPJ TO DIE IN HIS FILMS". Philippines Daily Express. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  2. ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (November 13, 2018). "Mga pelikula ni FPJ na yumanig sa takilya". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  3. ^ Ramos, NR (June 26, 2017). "Behind the burqa". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  4. ^ "Legend: FPJ Must Live!". PEP. May 23, 2008. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  5. ^ De Veyra, Lourd (June 15, 2017). "This Generation Will Never Understand the Impact of FPJ". Esquire Philippines. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "MAGNUM .357". Rotten Tomatoes. January 17, 2006. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  7. ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (December 19, 2014). "MMFF 2014: ER pays tribute to FPJ in 'Muslim Magnum .357'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  8. ^ Fernando, Jeff (December 27, 2014). "Er Ejercito pays tribute to his ninong FPJ with 'Magnum Muslim 357' Movie". Star Studio. ABS-CBN Publishing. Retrieved January 8, 2020.
  9. ^ "FAMAS Awards (1987)". IMDb. Retrieved December 10, 2019.
  10. ^ "FAP Awards (1987)". IMDb. Retrieved December 10, 2019.

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