''Contreras Gang'' is a 1991 Philippine action film directed and edited by Pepe Marcos from a story and screenplay written by Humilde "Meek" Roxas, with Nomar Rodavlas as the co-writer of the former. The film stars Edu Manzano as the gang leader, along with Rez Cortez, Kevin Delgado, Dindo Arroyo,

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and Eric Francisco as the gang members. Produced and distributed by Moviestars Productions, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 1991, as one of the entries in the 17th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Plot

Mario Contreras comes from a rich family but ends up committing various crimes with the help of his friends Tony, Ricky, Albert, Bong, and Edwin. With their trouble-making activities hogging headlines, the Contreras Gang becomes a subject of manhunt for a group of policemen led by Sgt. Pascual and Lt. Lazaro.

Cast

* Edu Manzano as Mario Contreras * Cristina Gonzales as Nanette * Johnny Delgado as Sgt. Pascual * Monsour Del Rosario as Lt. Lazaro * Rez Cortez as Tony * Kevin Delgado as Ricky * Dindo Arroyo as Albert *

as Bong * Eric Francisco as Edwin * Delia Razon as Ricky's Mother * Bon Vibar as Ricky's Father * Marita Zobel as Mario's Mother * Romeo Rivera as Mario's Father * Jeena Alvarez as Mario's Sister * Ester Chavez as Nanette's Mother * Ross Rival as Nanette's Brother * Tony Carreon as Beheaded Child's Grandfather * Sunshine Dizon as Beheaded Child * Zeny Zabala as Chinese Wife * Sauro Cotoco as Chinese Husband * Karen Cua as Chinsese Daughter * Liza Mojica as Yaya * Joseph Serra as Mr. Abaya

Reception

Elvira Mata of the ''

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'' gave ''Contreras Gang'' a negative review. He criticized the flaws in the storyline, the recycled musical score used in the film and the poor drama scenes. Mata cites the fight scenes, blowing up a jewelry shop and "when this rich grandfather finds the head of his apo in a box" as the best parts of the film.

Awards

References

External links

* {{Pepe Marcos 1991 films 1991 action films Filipino-language films Philippine action films Moviestars Production films