Batch '81 (1982)
A secret world... Where freedom is obedience and authority is violence.
Sid Lucero, a 21-year old pre-Med student, is an aspiring neophyte of the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity. Over a six-month initiation period, he and six other neophytes are subjected to severe physical and psychological torture in and outside the fraternity house.
Director: Mike de Leon
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 18, 1982
Cast
- Mark Gil - Sid Lucero
- Sandy Andolong - Tina
- Ward Luarca - Pacoy Ledesma
- Noel Trinidad - Santi Santillan
- Ricky Sandico - Ronnie Roxas, Jr.
- Bing Pimentel - Mariel
- Charito Solis - Arni's Mother
- Chanda Romero - Jenny Estrada
- Johnny Delgado - Frat Doctor
- Dang Cecilio - Pearl
Screenplay
Music: Lorrie Ilustre
Cinematography: Rody Lacap
Editing: Jess Navarro
Production: MVP Pictures
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Secret Society Initiation and Darkness
Keywords
philippines, hazing, cross dressing, violent death, intimidation, initiation, fraternity, fraternity pledge, fraternity initiation, violent, college students
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Batch '81 about?
- Sid Lucero, a 21-year old pre-Med student, is an aspiring neophyte of the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity. Over a six-month initiation period, he and six other neophytes are subjected to severe physical and psychological torture in and outside the fraternity house.
- Who directed Batch '81?
- Batch '81 was directed by Mike de Leon.
- Who stars in Batch '81?
- Batch '81 stars Mark Gil, Sandy Andolong, Ward Luarca, Noel Trinidad, Ricky Sandico, Bing Pimentel.
- How long is Batch '81?
- Batch '81 has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Batch '81?
- Batch '81 is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was Batch '81 produced?
- Batch '81 was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Batch '81?
- The themes of Batch '81 include: Secret Society Initiation and Darkness.