Biktima (1990 film)

Biktima
Directed byLino Brocka
Written by
Produced byBoy de Guia
Starring
Cinematography
  • Ding Austria
  • Pedro Manding Jr.
Edited byGeorge Jarlego
Music byJaime Fabregas
Production
company
Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • November 29, 1990 (1990-11-29)
Running time
114 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Biktima (transl. Victim) is a 1990 Philippine thriller film directed by Lino Brocka from a story and screenplay written by Jose Dalisay Jr. and Roy C. Iglesias. Starring Sharon Cuneta and Christopher de Leon, the film revolves around a human rights lawyer who falls in love with a man who turned out to be the one who raped her client.[1][2][3][4] It co-stars Gina Alajar, Nanette Medved, Rowell Santiago, and William Lorenzo.

Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film was theatrically released on November 29, 1990.

Synopsis

Human rights lawyers Becca Dizon and Dave Pascual were tasked to prosecute prominent scion Jing Aureus for allegedly raping Laura Malicat. Jing, a son of Congressman Aureus and fiancé to socialite Fey Navarro, uses his connections to overturn a possible guilty verdict to avoid jail time. After the case was overturned, he befriends Atty. Dizon tries to strike a romantic relationship between them, with underlying motives.

Cast

  • Sharon Cuneta as Atty. Becca Dizon
  • Christopher de Leon as Jing Aureus
  • Gina Alajar as Laura Malicat
  • Rowell Santiago as Atty. Dave Pascual
  • Nanette Medved as Fey Navarro
  • William Lorenzo as Sonny
  • Lucita Soriano as Tia Edad
  • Johnny Wilson as Congressman Aureus
  • Lollie Mara as Mrs. Aureus
  • Jess Ramos as Atty. Cuevas
  • Nanding Fernandez as Fey's Father
  • Lulu Arietta as Fey's Mother
  • Joji Isla as Bank Manager
  • Dodie Lacuna as TV Newscaster
  • Millet Advincula as Female TV Host
  • Ben Rivera as Mang Dino
  • Carmi Matic as Sherry
  • Susing Sayson as Aling Susing
  • Robert Talabis as Col. De Guia

Production

Dawn Zulueta was originally cast as Fey Navarro, but turned it down.[5][6] Eventually, the role went to Nanette Medved.[5]

References

  1. ^ Yeatter, Bryan (2007). Cinema of the Philippines: 1897-2005. McFarland & Company. pp. 258–259. ISBN 9780786430475. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Hernando, Mario (1993). Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 90. ISBN 9789718546161. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "Sharon Cuneta at Her Peak". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. November 10, 1990. p. 16. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google News.
  4. ^ "Gina Keeps Coming Back to Brocka". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. December 1, 1990. p. 24. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google News.
  5. ^ a b Libo-on, Eddie (November 29, 1990). "Christopher Directs Death Scene in "Biktima"". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 22. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google News.
  6. ^ "Nanette Medved: Sex Siren of the 90s". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. November 18, 1990. p. 18. Retrieved April 2, 2024 – via Google News.