The Flash Elorde Story (1961)
Gabriel "Flash" Elorde was born to a poor farmer's family in the town of Bogo, Cebu on March 25, 1935, the youngest of the 16 children. Renowned for his boxing skills, speed and ability to slip punches, the famed southpaw became an oriental champion at all weights from bantamweight to lightweight. To this day, Elorde holds the junior lightweight division for the longest title reign of nearly seven-and-a-half years, defending the crown he won with a spectacular 7th round knockout of Harold Gomes before 26,000 screaming fans at the inauguration of the Araneta Coliseum on March 16, 1960, 10 times against the top contenders. Elorde was the first Asian inducted into the New York-based International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993 and was also enshrined in the World Boxing Hall of Fame. With his skills and humility both inside and outside the ring, "Flash" Elorde will always remain a tribute to the sport. He was a quintessential Filipino who "feared no man but was humble before all men."
Cast
Screenplay
- Augusto Buenaventura (Screenplay)
- Bert Dueñas Jr. (Screenplay)
- Z.M. Taraniag (Screenstory)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flash Elorde Story about?
- Gabriel "Flash" Elorde was born to a poor farmer's family in the town of Bogo, Cebu on March 25, 1935, the youngest of the 16 children. Renowned for his boxing skills, speed and ability to slip punches, the famed southpaw became an oriental champion at all weights from bantamweight to lightweight. To this day, Elorde holds the junior lightweight division for the longest title reign of nearly seven-and-a-half years, defending the crown he won with a spectacular 7th round knockout of Harold Gomes before 26,000 screaming fans at the inauguration of the Araneta Coliseum on March 16, 1960, 10 times against the top contenders. Elorde was the first Asian inducted into the New York-based International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993 and was also enshrined in the World Boxing Hall of Fame. With his skills and humility both inside and outside the ring, "Flash" Elorde will always remain a tribute to the sport. He was a quintessential Filipino who "feared no man but was humble before all men."
- Who directed The Flash Elorde Story?
- The Flash Elorde Story was directed by Cesar Gallardo.
- Who stars in The Flash Elorde Story?
- The Flash Elorde Story stars Gabriel Elorde, Aura Aurea, Ruben Rustia, Chiquito, Mary Walter, Belen Velasco.
- How long is The Flash Elorde Story?
- The Flash Elorde Story has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Flash Elorde Story?
- The Flash Elorde Story is a Action, Drama, Family film.
- Where was The Flash Elorde Story produced?
- The Flash Elorde Story was produced in Philippines.