Eskapo
Eskapo is a 1995 Filipino historical thriller film directed by Chito S. Roño and written by Roy Iglesias and Jose Lacaba.[1][2][3] It stars Christopher de Leon and Richard Gomez as Eugenio "Geny" López Jr. and Sergio "Serge" Osmeña III respectively, along with Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Eric Fructuoso, and Romeo Rivera. The film was released by Star Cinema on January 25, 1995.[4]
| Eskapo | |
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| Directed by | Chito S. Roño |
| Produced by | Simon C. Ongpin |
| Written by | |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Jaime Fabregas |
| Cinematography | Ely Cruz |
| Edited by | Jess Navarro |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
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Plot
In 1972, after martial law was imposed in the Philippines through Proclamation No. 1081, Geny López and Serge Osmeña are separately arrested based on false accusations of attempts to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos. Eventually, López and Osmeña would hatch a plan together to escape from Fort Bonifacio and discreetly travel abroad, out of range from Marcos' dictatorial grasp.
Cast
- Christopher de Leon as Eugenio "Geny" López Jr.
- Richard Gomez as Sergio "Serge" Osmeña III
- Dina Bonnevie as Chita López
- Ricky Davao as Atty. Jake Almeda-López
- Armando Goyena as Eugenio López Sr.
- Mark Anthony Fernandez as Eugenio "Gabby" Lopez III
- Eric Fructuoso as Raffy López
- Farrah Florer as Marissa López
- Paula Peralejo as Gina López
- T.J. Cruz as Ernie López
- Camille Prats as Roberta López
- Carlo Prats as Ramón López
- Maila Gumila as Minnie Osmeña-Cabarrus
- Amado Cortez as Sergio Osmeña, Jr.
- Teresa Loyzaga as Imelda Marcos
- Romeo Rivera as Popoy
- Miguel Faustmann as Steve Psinakis
- Augusto Victa as Prima
- Ramon Recto as Jimmy Jimenea
- Pocholo Montes as Evaristo Zulueta
- Ray Ventura as The General
- Joel Torre as Jorge Cabardo
- Mark Gil as Jesús "Jess" Cabarrus Jr.
- Nestor Escano as Lorenzo Tañada
Accolades
| Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Gawad Urian Awards | |||
| Best Sound (Pinakamahusay na Tunog) | Ramon Reyes | Won | |
| Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) | Chito S. Roño | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography (Pinakamahusay na Sinematograpiya) | Ely Cruz | Nominated | |
| Best Editing (Pinakamahusay na Editing) | Jess Navarro | Nominated |
References
- "Eskapo-The Geny-Lopez-Sergio Osme'a Story: Star Cinema". starcinema.abs-cbn.com. United States. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- "ESKAPO (1995)". BFI. United Kingdom: British Film Institute. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- "'Eskapo'". The Manila Times. Philippines: The Manila Times. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- Japitana, Norma (January 20, 1995). "The great escape". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corporation. p. A7. Retrieved 22 August 2019.