Sakay (film)

Sakay is a 1993 Filipino historical drama film directed by Raymond Red.[1] The film stars Julio Diaz, Tetchie Agbayani, and Leopoldo Salcedo. It was produced by Alpha Omega Productions.[2] The film portrays the latter part of the life of Filipino patriot and hero Macario Sakay, who was declared an outlaw and a criminal for continuing hostilities against the United States after the "official" end of the Philippine–American War.[3][4]

Sakay
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaymond Red
Produced byAna Marie Datuin
Screenplay byIan Victoriano
Story by
  • Raymond Red
  • Ian Victoriano
StarringJulio Diaz
Music byRonnie Quesada
Cinematography
  • Raymond Red
  • Lauro Rene Manda
Edited by
  • Raymond Red
  • Lauro Rene Manda
Production
company
  • Alpha Omega Productions
  • Zeta Enterprises
Release date
  • 1993 (1993)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Plot

Sakay was a carriage factory worker and stage actor from Tondo, Manila who joined Andres Bonifacio's revolutionary secret society, the Katipunan. He fought during the Philippine Revolution against Spain and later in the Philippine–American War. Sakay remained in the field even after the capture of President Emilio Aguinaldo and the fall of the First Philippine Republic. He was captured, but was released during an amnesty.

Sakay then took to the mountains to revive the Katipunan, together with Francisco Carreon, Julian Montalan, Cornelio Felizardo and other rebel leaders. He proclaimed himself General and President of the "Tagalog Republic" (Republika ng Katagalugan), and engaged the United States Army and the Philippine Constabulary in guerrilla warfare. On occasion, he was aided by talisman-wearing cultist warriors.

After years of fighting, Sakay was convinced to surrender by Filipino labor leader Dr. Dominador Gomez, who argued that the establishment of a Philippine National Assembly, instead of armed resistance, presented the soundest option towards attaining Filipino independence.

On the understanding that the American government offered amnesty, Sakay and his officers came down from the mountains. However, as a ruse, they were invited to a reception in Cavite and arrested by the Americans. Tried and convicted for brigandage, Sakay and Colonel Lucio de Vega were hanged while Montalan and others received life imprisonment.

Cast

Accolades
YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryRecipientResult
1993
Manila Film Festival[2]Gatpuno Antonio Villegas Cultural AwardSakayWon
Lingap ng Inang MaynilaWon
1994
FAMAS Award[5]
Best PictureNominated
Best DirectorRaymond RedNominated
Best ActorJulio DiazNominated
Best Supporting ActorPen MedinaNominated
Best Art DirectionDanny Red and Ronald RedWon
Gawad Urian Award[6]
Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula)SakayNominated
Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon)Raymond RedNominated
Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor)Pen MedinaNominated
Best Cinematography (Pinakamahusay na Sinematograpiya)Larry Manda and Raymond RedNominated
Best Production Design (Pinakamahusay na Disenyong Pamproduksiyon)Danny Red and Ronald RedNominated
Best Sound (Pinakamahusay na Tunog)Gaudencio BarredoNominated
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References
  1. Aloc, Daniel (October 22, 2015). "Have a more meaningful leisure time". Inquirer. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  2. Lo, Ricky (May 23, 2000). "Red's". PhilStar Global. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  3. "10 movies featuring PH national heroes". Rappler. August 25, 2014. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  4. Deocampo, Nick (2008). Sine Gabay: A Film Study Guide. Mandaluyong: Anvil Publishing, Inc. ISBN 9786214201792.
  5. "FAMAS Awards (1994)". IMDb. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  6. "Gawad Urian Awards (1994)". IMDb. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
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