''Ang Panday'' () is a 2009 Filipino action fantasy film adapted from Carlo J. Caparas' '' Panday'' comics. Directed by Rico Gutierrez and Mac Alejandre, it stars Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Phillip Salvador and

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. It was released on December 25, 2009. The movie was produced by

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. Revilla previously starred as a version of the title character, Flavio the blacksmith, in the film ''Dugo ng Panday'' (1993). Phillip Salvador, who plays the antagonist Lizardo, portrayed Flavio in a television series adaptation of '' Ang Panday'' (2005).

Plot

Long ago, the evil wizard Lizardo ( Phillip Salvador) sent an army of monsters to subjugate the land and its people. Lizardo succeeded, but a prophecy tells of a comet that will fall to Earth, and a man who will wield a weapon that will free the people from Lizardo's tyranny. Flavio (

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) is a blacksmith content with living a quiet, uneventful life in a town mostly untouched by Lizardo's evil. But when the comet of prophecy lands on the outskirts of town, Flavio's destiny is immediately made clear. Around the peace-loving but brave Flavio. His arch-enemy Lizardo attempts to ruin the peace and harmony of their dwelling place, affecting the inhabitants. Moreover, the evil warlord challenges Flavio by capturing his beautiful lady love Maria (

). A series of events take place, bringing the blacksmith (panday) at the forefront of a full-blown war against Lizardo's troops.

Cast

* Ramon "Bong" Revilla as Flavio * Phillip Salvador as Lizardo *

as Maria * Geoff Eigenmann as Celso *

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as Bugoy *

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as Emelita *

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as Dahlia *

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as Teresa / Mananaggal *

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as Apoykatawan * Pekto *Dan Fernandez * Mat Ranillo III * Benjie Paras as Zanboro * John Lapus as Kruma * Paulo Avelino as Pepe * Stef Prescott as Ditas * Bj Forbes as Popoy *Luz Valdez as Lola Mameng * Joonee Gamboa as Lolo Isko *Carlos Morales as Diego * Gladys Guevarra as Babang *

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as Benito *King Gutierrez as Kubada *Dindo Arroyo as Cruzaldo *Marissa Sanchez as Miling *John Feir as Utal *Carlo Lacana as Young Flavio *Ace Espinosa as Flavio's father *Rey Sagum as Hugo *Banjo Romero as Kumar * Ambet Nabus as Miling's son *

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as Dyosa Adora

Production

Shooting for the film was done in Ilocos Norte.

Home media

''Ang Panday'' was released onto DVD and VCD by VIVA Video. The DVD release includes the full-length trailer of the film. The DVD/VCD was released on March 11, 2010.

Sequel

The film's sequel was released as an official entry to the 2011 Metro Manila Film Festival. The sequel was directed by Mac Alejandre and featured returning stars, Ramon "Bong" Revilla,

and Phillip Salvador along with a new character played by Marian Rivera.

Awards

35th
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Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Panday (2009) Panday 2009 films Fantasy adventure films Films based on Philippine comics Films shot in Ilocos Norte GMA Pictures films Live-action films based on comics Philippine films based on comics Films directed by Mac Alejandre