''Ang Padrino'' () is a 1984 Philippine action film co-written, produced and directed by Fernando Poe Jr. The film also stars Poe as the titular ''Padrino'', a local adaptation of the film, ''

The Godfather ''The Godfather'' is a 1972 American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mario Puzo, based on Puzo's best-selling 1969 The Godfather (novel), novel of the same title. The film stars Marlon Brando, Al ...

''. The film is notable for the casting of radio personality,

Rey Langit Reynante Magat Langit (; born September 20, 1948) is a Filipino journalist. He is a longtime columnist for Philippine newspapers ''Tempo'', ''Balita'', ''People's Tonight'', and '' Pilipino Mirror''. He is also the main anchorman for the nati ...

(of '' Kasangga Mo ang Langit'' fame) as an antagonist in the film.

Cast and characters

* Fernando Poe Jr. as Emong Sanchez *

Coney Reyes Constancia Angeline Reyes Nubla (born May 27, 1954), better known by her screen name Coney Reyes, is a Filipina film and television actress, comedian, television host and producer. Coney made her debut on the silver screen in the 1975 film ''R ...

as Chayong Sanchez *Fred Montilla as Atty. Dela Costa *

as Hitman *

Johnny Delgado Juan Marasigan Feleo (February 28, 1948 – November 19, 2009), better known as Johnny Delgado, was a Filipino television and movie actor, comedian, and writer. He is best known for his television work on the TV gag show ''Goin' Bananas''. Oth ...

as Jimmy *Lito Anzures as Sgt. Quintiliano * Ruel Vernal as Pepeng Tambak * Lucita Soriano Lita Quintiliano *Zandro Zamora as Tony Sanchez * Rez Cortez as Jake *

Ricky Davao Frederick Charles Davao, professionally known as Ricky Davao (born May 30, 1961) is a Filipino actor, television director, and industrial management engineer (graduated from Mapua Institute of Technology. He is the husband of actress Jackie Lou ...

as Alex dela Costa *Allan Bautista as Frankie *Alex Leviste as Totoy *Amay Bisaya as Donggay *Gigi dela Riva as Selina *

Max Alvarado Max Alvarado (February 19, 1929 – April 6, 1997) was a FAMAS award-winning Filipino film actor known mainly by his portrayals of villains in a career which spanned six decades. Early life Max Alvarado was born as Gavino Maximo Teodosio in ...

as Tasyo *Daria Ramirez as Alice *

Larry Silva Hilarion "Larry" Cuenca Silva (October 21, 1937 – April 27, 2004), also known as Pipoy, was a Filipino comedian, film actor, television personality, boxer and politician. He started as an amateur boxer before being discovered in the show busi ...

as Hilarion *

Cesar Montano Cesar Manhilot (born August 1, 1962), known professionally as Cesar Montano (), is a Filipino actor, film producer and film director. Montano started in show business as a commercial model.

as Noring *Rosemary Sarita as Lilia *Mario Taguiwalo as Pidyong *Tina Loy *Joaquin Fajardo *King Gutierrez *Rene Hawkins *Nonoy de Guzman *Boy Bañez *Belo Borja *Nenette Cellona *Ernie David *Bebot Davao *Bert Garon *Eddie Gicoso *Pons de Guzman *Romy Guarin *Eddie del Mar *Michael Murray *Robert Rivera *Er Canton Salazar *Angie Salinas *Naty Santiago *Eddie Samonte *Eddie Tuazon *Angelo Ventura

Accolades

References

External links

* {{Eddie Romero 1984 films 1984 action films Filipino-language films Films set in Manila FPJ Productions films Philippine action films Films directed by Fernando Poe Jr.