Nakaw na pag-ibig
Nakaw na Pag-ibig is a 1980 Filipino drama film that was as directed by an acclaimed director, Lino Brocka. The character was played by acclaimed actress Nora Aunor, and Philip Salvador[2] The film is about an ambitious man who left his girlfriend for a more affluent woman.[3]
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Directed by | Lino Brocka |
Produced by | Juan Antonio L. Marcos |
Screenplay by | Eddie Naval |
Based on | An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser |
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Music by | George Canseco[1] |
Cinematography | Conrado Baltazar |
Edited by | Augusto Salvador |
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Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Plot
Corazon Rivera (Nora Aunor) is a factory worker in a textile firm. Her live-in partner is her ambitious co-worker, Robert de Asis (Phillip Salvador), a law student. One day, she finds herself pregnant; he is not pleased with the news. Nevertheless, they are married in civil rites. He does not inform his office of his change in status. He is about to get himself into the good graces of his boss. He is made the boss’ chauffeur. Cynthia Ocampo (Hilda Koronel), the boss’ daughter, falls in love with him and also becomes pregnant. They plan a church wedding. But first, he must get rid of his first wife. He attempts to push her off a cliff in Baguio. He changes his mind but the hysterical woman slips and falls to her death. He is sentenced to a prison term.
Cast
- Nora Aunor as Corazon Rivera
- Phillip Salvador as Robert de Asis
- Hilda Koronel as Cynthia Ocampo
- Bongchi Miraflor
- Ernie Zarate
Review
- The film succeeds as far as the psychological portrayal of Salvador's character is concerned. As he rises in social class, he falls in strength of will and integrity.[4] - ISAGANI CRUZ, Movie Times
References
- San Diego Jr., Bayani (19 February 2007). "'70s headliner gladly gives up the spotlight". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- "Nora Aunor Filmography". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
- University of the Philippines. Third World Studies Center (2001). Kasarinlan: A Quarterly Publication of the Third World Studies Center, University of the Philippines, Volume 16. The Center. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- "Nakaw na Pag-ibig Movie Review". Retrieved 2015-07-28.