Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect

Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect, also known as simply Muslim Magnum .357, is a 2014 Filipino action film directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas and starring Jeorge "E.R." Estregan and Sam Pinto. It is a remake of the 1986 film Muslim .357 directed by and starring Fernando Poe Jr., to whom the film is dedicated.[1][2][3]

Muslim Magnum .357:
To Serve and Protect
Film poster
Directed byFrancis 'Jun' Posadas
Screenplay byCatherine O. Camarillo
Story by
  • Catherine O. Camarillo
  • E.R. Ejercito
Based onMuslim .357 (1986)
by Ronwaldo Reyes
Starring
CinematographyFrancis Ricardo Buhay III
Edited byJason Cahapay
Music byJessie Lasaten
Production
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Distributed byViva Films
Release date
  • December 25, 2014 (2014-12-25)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Produced by Scenema Concept International, the film was released by Viva Films on December 25, 2014, as an entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.

Plot

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Muslim princess Ameerah is kidnapped by an infamous crime group. Lt. Jamal Razul, a veteran police agent, aims to uncover who kidnapped the princess before Ameerah's family declares war with a rival clan they assume to be the culprits.[1]

Cast

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Release

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Muslim Magnum .357 was released on December 25, 2014, as part of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

Reception

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Accolades

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Year Group Category Name Result
2014 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Screenplay Cathy Camarillo Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Roi Vinzon Nominated
Best Child Performer Clarence Delgado Nominated
Best Original Theme Song "Kapayapaan" by Datu Khomeini Bansuan Nominated
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award Muslim Magnum .357 Nominated
2015 FAMAS Awards Best Picture[4] Nominated
Best Director[4] Francis Posadas Nominated
Best Actor[4] Jeorge Estregan Nominated
Best Actress[4] Sam Pinto Nominated
Best Supporting Actor[4] Roi Vinzon Nominated
Best Child Performer[4] Clarence Delgado Nominated
Best Screenplay[4] Cathy Camarillo Nominated
Best Cinematography[4] Ricardo Buhay Nominated
Best Story[4] Cathy Camarillo Nominated
Best Visual Effects[4] Erick Torrente Won
Best Theme Song[4] "Kapayapaan" by Datu Khomeini Bansuan Nominated

Box office

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Among the eight entries to the MMFF, Muslim Magnum .357 is in the bottom four films in terms of box office gross.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b Policarpio, Allan (December 24, 2014). "MMFF 2014: Muslim Magnum .357". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  2. ^ Fernando, Jeff (December 27, 2014). "Er Ejercito pays tribute to his ninong FPJ with 'Magnum Muslim 357' Movie". Star Studio. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  3. ^ Orosa, Rosalinda L. (December 19, 2014). "MMFF 2014: ER pays tribute to FPJ in 'Muslim Magnum .357'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 8, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Rappler.com (September 21, 2015). "FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS Awards 2015". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  5. ^ Rappler.com (January 11, 2015). "Box office update: MMFF 2014 movies hit 1.014B-mark". Rappler. Manila, Philippines: Rappler Inc. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
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