Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit

Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit is a 1989 drama film directed by Elwood Perez from a story and screenplay written by Jake Cocadiz, with Jigs Recto as the co-writer of the latter. The film stars Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III and it chronicles the turbulent life-long relationship between Noli (Aunor), a poor and hard-working barrio lass, and Anselmo (Cruz), her childhood sweetheart.[1]

Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit
Official theatrical poster
Directed byElwood Perez
Screenplay by
  • Jake Cocadiz
  • Jigs Recto
Story byJake Cocadiz
Produced byLily Monteverde
Starring
CinematographyRicardo Jacinto
Edited byGeorge Jarlego
Music byLutgardo Labad
Production
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Distributed byRegal Home Video
Release date
  • August 17, 1989 (1989-08-17)
Running time
127 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Produced and distributed by Regal Films, under the helm of founder-producer Lily Monteverde, Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit won both the FAMAS Award for Best Picture and the FAP Award for Best Picture. Nora won Best Actress for this film in Urian, FAMAS, and FAP while Tirso won Best Actor in PMPC Star, FAMAS, and FAP.

Cast

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Production

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The production of Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit lasted nearly three years, with Regal Films announcing its completion on August 12, 1989.[2]

Release

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Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit was released in the Philippines on August 17, 1989.[citation needed]

Critical response

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Mario A. Hernando of Malaya Newspaper said that the film was "the quintessential" and "a loving tribute to the 'Golden Age of Philippine Cinema'" while Melissa G. Contreras of Manila Chronicle said that Aunor is a "prime mover in the movie" due to the emotions she showed in her character.

Awards and recognition

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Year Group Category Nominee Result
1990[3] FAMAS Awards Best Picture Won
Best Director Elwood Perez Won
Best Actress Nora Aunor Won
Best Actor Tirso Cruz III Won
Best Supporting Actress Gloria Romero Nominated
Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) Best Actress Nora Aunor Won
Best Music Lutgardo Labad Won
Best Production Design
  • Raymond Bajarias
  • Ray Maliuanag
  • Gerry Pascual
  • Freddie Valencia
Won
Best Actor Tirso Cruz III Nominated
Best Director Elwood Perez Nominated
Best Picture Nominated
Best in Cinematography Ricardo Jacinto Nominated
Best Editing George Jarlego Nominated
Best Screenplay Jake Cocadiz Nominated
Best Sound Joe Climaco Nominated
Film Academy of the Philippines Awards Best Picture Won
Best Actress Nora Aunor Won
Best Actor Tirso Cruz III Won
Best Director Elwood Perez Won
Best Original Screenplay
  • Jake Cocadiz
  • Jigs Recto
Won
Best Production Design
  • Raymond Bajarias
  • Ray Maliuanag
  • Gerry Pascual
  • Freddie Valencia
Won
Star Awards for Movies (Philippine Movie Press Club) Best Actor Tirso Cruz III Won
Production Designer of the Year Ray Maliuanag Won
Best Actress Nora Aunor Nominated
Catholic Mass Media Awards Best Actress Nora Aunor Nominated

TV adaptation

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In 2020, GMA Network remade the film into a TV series. It stars Nora Aunor who is also part of the original film as Cedes, Mylene Dizon as Magnolia "Nolie" and Kyline Alcantara as Margarita "Maggie".[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Nora Aunor Filmography". Archived from the original on May 16, 2013.
  2. ^ Libo-on, Eddie (August 12, 1989). "Guy bounces back". Manila Standard. Standard Publishing, Inc. p. 24. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  3. ^ "Bilangin ang bituin sa langit (1989): Awards". IMDb. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. ^ "Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit: Star-studded adaptation | Teaser". GMA Network. January 6, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
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