Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko

Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko
Directed by
Screenplay byAlfred Yuson
Story byK. Sy Hoda
Produced byLily Monteverde
StarringRichard Gomez
CinematographyEduardo Jacinto
Edited byJesus Navarro
Music byNonong Buencamino
Production
company
Distributed byRegal Films
Release date
  • July 2, 1987 (1987-07-02)
Running time
125 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English

Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko (transl. Kid, Don't Give Up) is a 1987 Philippine martial arts drama film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. The film stars Richard Gomez as the title role. The film is a Philippine rendition of the 1984 movie The Karate Kid. [1][2][3][4]

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast

Awards

Year Awards Category Recipient Result Ref.
1988 35th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor Mark Gil Nominated [5]
Best Supporting Actress Nida Blanca Won [6]
Best Child Actor Mel Martinez Won
Best Screenplay Alfred Yuson Won
6th FAP Awards Best Supporting Actress Nida Blanca Won

References

  1. ^ "Kid, Huwag Kang Susuko". National Mid-week. 2. Lagada Publications: 38. 1987. Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ David, Joel (1990). The National Pastime: Contemporary Philippine Cinema. Anvil Publishing. p. 110. ISBN 9789712700118. Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Yuson, Alfred (2005). Luto, Linis, Laba: Isang Dula, Tatlong Yugto. UST Publishing House. p. xvi. ISBN 9789715063579. Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ Cowie, Peter (1989). International Film Guide. Tantivy Press. p. 280. Retrieved July 1, 2021 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ Cruz, Oggs (September 2, 2014). "Mark Gil and his many roles, from neophyte to benefactor". Rappler. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
  6. ^ Yuson, Alfred (May 18, 2020). "Farewell to Peque". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 1, 2021.