Payaso (1986 film)
Payaso (transl. Jester) is a 1986 Philippine drama film written and directed by Celso Ad. Castillo.[1]
| Payaso | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Celso Ad. Castillo |
| Written by | Celso Ad. Castillo |
| Starring | German Moreno |
Release date |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Plot
St. Peter sends his jester (German Moreno) to Earth after he lost his heavenly keys. The jester’s quest is to look for the misplaced keys. As he wandered out in the streets, the happy clown found himself in sadness as he sees the depressing situation of poverty and moral degradation of man. His melancholy worsened after he met the Red Devil who has supernatural powers that he couldn’t even compete with. Depressed, hopeless and defeated, he asks his master to help him and make its presence known to him once more.[1][2]
Cast
- German Moreno as Payaso
- Gene Palomo
- Monique Castillo
- Strawberry
- Cris Castillo
- Bong Agustin
- Jograd de la Torre
- Mon Alvir
- Gary Lising
- Julie Ann Javier
- Troy Castillo
- Dino Castillo
- Darling Sumayao
- Ruthie Ann Talplacido
- Marife Montilla
- Divine Grace Gallardo
- Jaycee Castillo
- Dave Bronson Tolentino
- Myra Rigs Rinion
- Wynette Bernardo
- Arrizon Matienzo
- Dania De Jesus
Special participation
- Jestoni Alarcon
- Jojo Alejar
- Nora Aunor
- Inday Badiday
- Ramon Christopher
- Sheryl Cruz
- Ricky Davao
- Janice de Belen
- Pops Fernandez
- Rudy Fernandez
- Eddie Garcia
- Janno Gibbs
- Eddie Gutierrez
- Michael Locsin
- Ike Lozada
- William Martinez
- Jovit Moya
- Arlene Muhlach
- Martin Nievera
- Zsa Zsa Padilla
- Tina Paner
- Bong Revilla
- Manilyn Reynes
- Ronnie Ricketts
- Susan Roces
- Miguel Rodriguez
- Gloria Romero
- Vilma Santos
- Snooky Serna
- Maricel Soriano
- Mely Tagasa
- Gary Valenciano
- Helen Vela
- Ronnel Victor
- Ivy Violan
Production
- Nelson Bartolome (line producer)
- Angelina C. Dy (executive producer)
- Sixto Dy (executive producer)
- Vehnee Saturno (musical arrangement)
Awards
Payaso was the only film who won an award at the 1986 Metro Manila Film Festival aside from the actors and actresses.[2] The movie bagged the Best Cinematography Award for the said year. No awards were given for the Best Story and Best Screenplay categories.[2]
References
- "Payaso (1986)". IMDb.
- Viray, Florencio (31 January 2013). "Filmography: Payaso (1986)". Star For All Seasons.