Condemned, a 1984 Filipino neo noir crime film, depicts the cruelty of big-city life, with a focus on Manila. The plot centers on the corruption of society and abuses of power. The film was directed by Mario O'Hara, and the screenplay was written by Jose Javier Reyes and Frank Rivera. The film received an "A" review from the Film Ratings Board.

Condemned
Official movie poster
Directed byMario O'Hara
Written by
Produced byNora Aunor
Starring
CinematographyJohnny Araojo
Edited byEfren Jarlego
Music byWilliam Yusi
Production
companies
  • Golden Dragon Films
  • NV Productions
Distributed byAPG Films
Release date
October 19, 1984
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Plot edit

Yolly (Nora Aunor), a flower vendor, her brother Efren (Dan Alvaro), a driver and hired gun for a ruthless gangster, and Connie (Gloria Romero) live a bleak existence in the underbelly of the fashionable tourist district of Manila. Escaping from a violent past, the siblings' world collides with Connie's gang.

Cast edit

Critical reception edit

[1]

  • "Condemned is a rich brew of sudden violence, baroque cruelty, and sardonic dark humor."[2] - Noel Vera, film critic

References edit

  1. ^ "REVIEW: Condemned". Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  2. ^ "Three faces of Nora". Retrieved May 5, 2013.

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