Magkasangga sa Batas (International title: Lethal Panther 2 or Lethal Panther 2: Partners In Law) is a 1993 Philippine-Hong Kong action film directed by Phillip Ko and Erwin Lanado. The film stars Cynthia Luster, Stella Mari and Edu Manzano.[1][2][3][4][5][6] Although it is a sequel to the 1990 movie Lethal Panther, their plots are not related to each other.[7]

Magkasangga sa Batas
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Erwin Lanado
  • Tat-Choi Lee (International version)
Story byErwin Lanado
Produced by
  • Luis Sy
  • Kai-Ping Cheung (International version)
Starring
Cinematography
  • Eduardo Cabrales
  • Peter Li
  • Ying-Tak Lee (International version)
Edited by
  • Phillip Ko
  • Ever Ramos
  • Tony Sy
  • Grand Yip (International version)
Music by
Production
company
Harvest International Films
Distributed byHarvest International Films
Release date
  • February 2, 1993 (1993-02-02)
Running time
105 minutes
Countries
  • Philippines
  • Hong Kong
  • Japan
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Japanese

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Plot

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NBI agent Albert Moran is on the lookout for the group blackmailing him. With the help of his fellow agents and outside forces within Interpol, Moran endures adversity that further motivates him to pursue justice.[8][9]

Cast

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  • Cynthia Luster as Jane Matsuko
  • Stella Mari as Sharon
  • Edu Manzano as Albert Moran
  • Monsour del Rosario as Nestor
  • Sheila Ysrael as Cindy
  • Charlie Davao as Maj. Foronda
  • Lovely Rivero as Wife of Albert
  • Johnny Wilson as Mr. Castelo
  • Marita Zobel as Albert's Mother
  • Lani Lobangco as Nestor's Wife
  • Paolo Contis as Boyet
  • Gabriel Romulo as Yakuza
  • Rachel Lobangco as Yakuza
  • King Gutierrez as Yakuza
  • Edwin Reyes as Yakuza
  • Boy Fernandez as Yakuza
  • Telly Babasa as Yakuza
  • Naty Santiago as Yakuza
  • Louie Katana as Yakuza

Production

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The film had a working title Kapag ang Batas Kinalaban and internationally Target: Albert Moran.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Yeatter, Bryan (2007). Cinema of the Philippines. McFarland & Company. ISBN 9780786430475. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Lethal Panther 2". Hong Kong Film Net. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  3. ^ Dyer, Rob. "Lethal Panther 2". Dark Star Magazine. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  4. ^ "Movie Ads: "Magkasangga sa Batas" (1993)". Pinoy Pop Culture. December 18, 2012. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  5. ^ David (December 18, 2012). "Lethal Panther 2 (1993) – Film review". A Gwailo in Hong Kong. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  6. ^ Fernandez, Maritoni (February 10, 1993). "A Luster of Golden Opportunities". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. p. 19. Retrieved February 18, 2022 – via Google News.
  7. ^ Charles, John (June 14, 2015). The Hong Kong Filmography: 1977-1997. McFarland & Company. p. 185. ISBN 9781476602622. Retrieved June 1, 2021 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ Bowker's Complete Video Directory 2001. R. R. Bowker. 2001. p. 985. ISBN 9780835244220. Retrieved May 31, 2021 – via Google Books.
  9. ^ Cagape, Toff (July 26, 2018). "Be at the edge of your seats with Edu Manzano's classic action movies". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  10. ^ "Edu Manzano: "Boy Kano" by Special Requuest". Manila Standard. Philippine Manila Standard Publishing. September 27, 1992. p. 20. Retrieved March 4, 2022 – via Google News.
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