Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect
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]
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| Directed by | Francis 'Jun' Posadas |
| Screenplay by | Catherine O. Camarillo |
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| Based on | Muslim .357 (1986) by Ronwaldo Reyes |
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| Music by | Jessie Lasaten |
| Cinematography | Francis Ricardo Buhay III |
| Edited by | Jason Cahapay |
Production company | Scenema Concept International |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
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
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
- 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
Muslim Magnum .357 was released on December 25, 2014 as part of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).
Reception
Accolades
| Year | Group | Category | Name | Result |
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| 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
Among the eight entries to the MMFF, Muslim Magnum .357 is in the bottom four films in terms of box office gross.[5]
References
- 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.
- 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.