''Mancao'' is a 1993

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film directed by Felix E. Dalay. The film stars

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in the title role. The film is based on the life of former policeman Cezar Mancao and his encounter with Red Scorpion Gang leader Joey de Leon. The film is streaming online on

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Cast

as Captain Cezar Mancao *

Gabby Concepcion Gabriel Arellano Concepcion (; born 5 November 1964) is a Filipino actor, singer and businessman. He began his show business career in the 1980s as a teen commercial model and is known for his debonair career in Philippine cinema. He is cur ...

as Joey de Leon *

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as Maricar Mancao *

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as Boggart * Ramon Christopher as Bimbo * Jon Hernandez as Marcelo *

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as Mancao's Father *

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as Mancao's Mother *

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as himself * Vicente Vinarao as himself * Pantaleon Dumlao as himself * Everlino Nartates as himself *

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as Mayor * Zandro Zamora as Lt. Vargas *

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as Ka George *

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as Atty. Andaya * Edwin Reyes as Bert * Honey Policarpio as Ninfa

Production

The film was planned to be about Red Scorpion Gang leader Joey de Leon with Phillip Salvador portraying his role. However, it was scrapped due to public demand and replaced with a biographical film about Cezar Mancao, portrayed by Salvador, and his encounter with de Leon.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title, 1332109
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on

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