Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect
| Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect | |
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| Directed by | Francis 'Jun' Posadas |
| Screenplay by | Catherine O. Camarillo |
| Story by |
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| Based on | Muslim .357 (1986) by Ronwaldo Reyes |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Francis Ricardo Buhay III |
| Edited by | Jason Cahapay |
| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect, also known as simply Muslim Magnum .357, is a 2014 Filipino action film directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas and starring Jeorge "E.R." Estregan and Sam Pinto. It is a remake of the 1986 film Muslim .357 directed by and starring Fernando Poe Jr., to whom the film is dedicated.[1][2][3]
Produced by Scenema Concept International, the film was released by Viva Films on December 25, 2014, as an entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Plot[edit]
Muslim princess Ameerah is kidnapped by an infamous crime group. Lt. Jamal Razul, a veteran police agent, aims to uncover who kidnapped the princess before Ameerah's family declares war with a rival clan they assume to be the culprits.[1]
Cast[edit]
- Jeorge "E.R." Estregan as Lt. Jamal Razul
- Sam Pinto as Ameerah Naureen
- Roi Vinzon as Bng. Gen. Gideon de Tagle
- John Arcilla as Col. Jose Ramos
- John Regala as Rasheed Abdul-Salam
- Efren Reyes as Faruq Ghazi
- Jon Hall
- Clarence Delgado as Niko
- Jerico Estregan as Sgt. Joselito Ibanez
- Maria Ejercito as Mandy
- Brenda Archangel as Hajah Brenda Abdul-Salam
- Gwen Zamora as Yasmeen
- Baron Geisler as Yusuf
- Gerald Ejercito as Michael
- Bernard Palanca as Clavio Esteban
Release[edit]
Muslim Magnum .357 was released on December 25, 2014, as part of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
Reception[edit]
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Group | Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Screenplay | Cathy Camarillo | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Roi Vinzon | Nominated | ||
| Best Child Performer | Clarence Delgado | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Theme Song | "Kapayapaan" by Datu Khomeini Bansuan | Nominated | ||
| Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award | Muslim Magnum .357 | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | FAMAS Awards | Best Picture[4] | Nominated | |
| Best Director[4] | Francis Posadas | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor[4] | Jeorge Estregan | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress[4] | Sam Pinto | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor[4] | Roi Vinzon | Nominated | ||
| Best Child Performer[4] | Clarence Delgado | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay[4] | Cathy Camarillo | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography[4] | Ricardo Buhay | Nominated | ||
| Best Story[4] | Cathy Camarillo | Nominated | ||
| Best Visual Effects[4] | Erick Torrente | Won | ||
| Best Theme Song[4] | "Kapayapaan" by Datu Khomeini Bansuan | Nominated |
Box office[edit]
Among the eight entries to the MMFF, Muslim Magnum .357 is in the bottom four films in terms of box office gross.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Policarpio, Allan (December 24, 2014). "MMFF 2014: Muslim Magnum .357". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ Fernando, Jeff (December 27, 2014). "Er Ejercito pays tribute to his ninong FPJ with 'Magnum Muslim 357' Movie". Star Studio. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (December 19, 2014). "MMFF 2014: ER pays tribute to FPJ in 'Muslim Magnum .357'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Rappler.com (September 21, 2015). "FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2015". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ Rappler.com (January 11, 2015). "Box office update: MMFF 2014 movies hit 1.014B-mark". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
