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Directed by | William G. Mayo |
Written by | Jose Carreon |
Produced by | Prince Armodoval |
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Cinematography | Edward G. Mayo |
Edited by | Edward G. Mayo |
Music by | Edward G. Mayo |
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Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Manila's Finest is a 2015 Filipino action film directed by William G. Mayo and written by Jose Carreon. Inspired by the life of Manila Police Col. Jimmy Tiu, it stars Jeric Raval, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Bangs Garcia, Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin, Jay Prince Armodoval (also producer), Joko Diaz, Leo Martinez, Jao Mapa, Rich Asuncion and Rommel Padilla. Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), this was Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in Mayo's 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.[1] Produced by Prince Armor Productions, the film was released by Viva Films on December 9, 2015.
Manila's Finest was shot in the City of Manila and in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.[2] Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), Manila's Finest marks actor Jeric Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in the 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.[1]
Manila's Finest was released in theaters on December 9, 2015;[3] Viva had previously aimed for a June 2015 release date.[1] A press conference for the film was held on August 1, 2015, at the Mowelfund PlazainQuezon City.[4][5]
On September 1, 2021, Cine Mo! made the film available for streaming without charge on YouTube,[6] while also being available on Vivamax.[7]
ClickTheCity writer Philbert Dy gave the film one out of five stars, stating that it was "hilariously bad".[8]
MANILA'S FINEST opens on December 9 in cinemas nationwide!
...[N]agpapasalamat si Mark na sa pamamagitan ng Manila's Finest, na ire-release ng Viva Films, ay muling ibinabalik ang action genre...
Sa presscon ng pelikulang Manila's Finest, na ginanap sa Mowelfund noong August 1...
Films directed by William G. Mayo
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Jose N. Carreon filmography
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