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Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin

1992 action film starring Eddie Garcia

Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin (lit. 'In the Claw of Hawks') is a 1992 Filipino action film directed by Jose Balagtas. The film stars Eddie Garcia as the titular character, alongside Eddie Gutierrez, Charlie Davao, Star Querubin, Sheila Ysrael, Ilonah Jean, Nick Romano, Dick Israel, Gabriel Romulo, and Jessie Delgado. Produced by Harvest International Films Corporation and EG Productions, the film was released on September 3, 1992.

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Critic Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard gave Magdaleno Orbos a negative review, criticizing the film's direction, acting, and routine plot.

Plot

Magdaleno Orbos, a wealthy contractor in the construction industry, is honest and fair in doing his job. Fellow businessman Mr. Alingcastre resents this fact, and begins to harass Magdaleno and send him threats of violence. Because Magdaleno is unfazed by his threats, Alingcastre sends assassins to kill his workers instead. Eventually, Magdaleno's wife is killed by the men of Alingcastre, leading to Magdaleno becoming a vigilante.[3]

Cast

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  • Eddie Garcia as Magdaleno Orbos
  • Eddie Gutierrez as Mr. Alingcastre
  • Charlie Davao as Araneta
  • Star Querubin
  • Sheila Ysrael
  • Ilonah Jean
  • Nick Romano
  • Dick Israel as Jake
  • Gabriel Romulo
  • Jessie Delgado
  • Philip Gamboa
  • Orestes Ojeda
  • Renato del Prado
  • Conrad Poe
  • Tsing Tong Tsai
  • Chanel Cuenca
  • Jennifer Nubla
  • Shana Torres
  • Susan Tolentino
  • Robin Shou
  • Chun Hua Li (as Kingkong)
  • Edgar Tejada
  • Odette Khan
  • Usman Hassim
  • Bobby Benitez
  • Eddie del Mar Jr.
  • Rommel Valdez
  • Danny Riel
  • Robert Talby
  • Robert Miller
  • Alex David
  • Joe Baltazar
  • Bebeng Amora
  • Vic Felipe
  • Ros Olgado
  • Naty Santiago

Production

Shooting for Magdaleno Orbos lasted for nearly a year, and began before Eddie Garcia was even cast in the lead role.[2] Hong Kong actors Robin Shou and Chun Hua Li, the latter credited as Kingkong, were also cast in the film.[2]

It is actress[4] and Manila councilor[5] Star Querubin's final film before she retired from show business to focus on her education.[6]

Release

Magdaleno Orbos premiered at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong on August 30, 1992, before being released nationwide on September 3.[7]

Critical response

Justino Dormiendo, writing for the Manila Standard, gave the film a negative review, criticizing the film's "tired plot" involving vigilantes, implausible scenarios, direction, and acting.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng mga Lawin | September 03, 1992 Movie". iWantTFC. ABS-CBN Corporation. Archived from the original on June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Eddie Garcia starrer braves stormy weather". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. September 2, 1992. p. 18. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  3. [3]
    Dormiendo, Justino (September 11, 1992). "Cold-blooded killers, ice-cold lovers". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 20. Retrieved June 1, 2021. The action flick itself remains as the most abused genre in our time. With movies like Magdaleno Orbos, relief is still far from sight.
  4. [4]
    Japitana, Norma (September 16, 1989). "The wonders of impromptu". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. p. 27. Retrieved December 31, 2022. Tall and slim, the thinking beauty who is a senior student at the State University was all set to start a film with Viva when she won the [Mutya World] title...
  5. [5]
    Macapagal, Tony (July 10, 1992). "First-time aldermen spell difference in Manila council". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 19. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  6. [6]
    Amoyo, Aster (January 31, 2003). "Mikey, Angela muntik maghiwalay dahil kay Rufa Mae". Philstar.com (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  7. [7]
    V., Nena (August 27, 1992). "Vilma is looking forward to being a congressman's wife". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 19. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
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