Enteng the Dragon
Enteng the Dragon is a 1988 Philippine comedy film directed by Romy Villaflor and written by Tony S. Mortel. It is a parody of the film Enter the Dragon.[1][2]
| Enteng the Dragon | |
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| Directed by | Romy Villaflor |
| Screenplay by | Tony S. Mortel |
| Story by |
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| Starring | Dolphy Vandolph |
| Music by | Danny Tan |
| Cinematography | Amado De Guzman |
| Edited by | Efren Jarlego |
| Distributed by | RVQ Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Plot
The story revolves around \ Enteng (Dolphy) a vendor of a mobile food house in China Town. Enteng is known for his humor, and a journalist and star reporter named Rowena (Dang Cecilio) was interested to cover his story after her Editor-in-Chief saw him as worthy of human interest. Kuto (Vandolph), a young boy that he found sleeping in his food wagon, led him to the shrine of the monks, that sealed his destiny as a vigilante and hero.[2]
Cast
Production
The film was produced by the RVQ Productions, a production owned by Dolphy himself.
Release
The film was released in July 14, 1988.[2]
Accolades
| Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 FAMAS Awards[3] | |||
| Best Picture - Comedy | Enteng the Dragon | Won | |
| Best Child Actor | Vandolph | Won |
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References
- Nick Deocampo (2017). Film: American Influences on Philippine Cinema. PublishDrive. ISBN 9789712728969.
- "Enteng the Dragon 1988". IMDb.
- "FAMAS Awards (1989)". IMDb. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
Further reading
- Asia Week. 14. Asiaweek Limited. 1988. p. 29.
- Nicanor G. Tiongson (2001). The Urian Anthology, 1980-1989: Film Essays and Reviews by the Manunuri Ng Pelikulang Pilipino with a Filmography of Philippine Movies, 1980-1989. A.P. Tuviera. p. 490.
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