Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)
The Untold Story of Asiong Salonga
Mobster Asiong Salonga (ER Ejercito) rules the mean streets of Manila with an iron fist—until he is betrayed by a trusted friend. Manila Kingpin is based on the story of the notorious Tondo, Manila, gang leader Nicasio “Asiong” Salonga, whose true-to-life accounts had been portrayed in several movie versions since 1961 (starring Joseph Estrada). It is also the first Filipino major film produced in black-and-white in the 21st century as well as the returning action genre movie. Before the film was shown, Tikoy Aguiluz requested the producers, through his lawyers, that his directorial credits in the film and promotional tools be removed because the final version of the film can no longer be described as his after the producers made a reedit, re-shoot and music mixing without his involvement. He also demanded that he be allowed to make a director's cut of the film.
Cast
- Jorge Estregan - Asiong Salonga
- Carla Abellana - Fidela
- Phillip Salvador - Sgt. Doming Salonga
- John Regala - Totoy Golem
- Baron Geisler - Erning Toothpick
- Valerie Concepcion - Mely
- JC Parker - Fe
- Paloma Esmeria - Rosing
- Yul Servo - Bimbo
- Dennis Padilla - Tambol
Screenplay
Keywords
crime boss, philippines, manila philippines
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story about?
- Mobster Asiong Salonga (ER Ejercito) rules the mean streets of Manila with an iron fist—until he is betrayed by a trusted friend. Manila Kingpin is based on the story of the notorious Tondo, Manila, gang leader Nicasio “Asiong” Salonga, whose true-to-life accounts had been portrayed in several movie versions since 1961 (starring Joseph Estrada). It is also the first Filipino major film produced in black-and-white in the 21st century as well as the returning action genre movie. Before the film was shown, Tikoy Aguiluz requested the producers, through his lawyers, that his directorial credits in the film and promotional tools be removed because the final version of the film can no longer be described as his after the producers made a reedit, re-shoot and music mixing without his involvement. He also demanded that he be allowed to make a director's cut of the film.
- Who directed Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story?
- Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story was directed by Gary dela Cruz , Tikoy Aguiluz.
- Who stars in Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story?
- Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story stars Jorge Estregan, Carla Abellana, Phillip Salvador, John Regala, Baron Geisler, Valerie Concepcion.
- How long is Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story?
- Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story?
- Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story is a Action, Drama, Crime film.
- Where was Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story produced?
- Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story was produced in Philippines.