20 Filipino Films Turning 20 in 2020
Take a look at these 20 classic Pinoy movies released in the year 2000!
Deathrow
GMA Pictures 2000 crime film Deathrow, directed by Joel Lamangan, is about an orphaned boy who gets roped into taking part in a robbery that ultimately changes his life. This film stars Cogie Domingo and Eddie Garcia who received a Best Actor award for his role as Lolo Sinat.
Bayaning 3rd World
Bayaning 3rd World is a 1999 drama mockumentary film, directed by Mike de Leon, about the Philippine national hero Jose Rizal. It stars Joel Torre as the lead character, Ricky Davao and Cris Villanueva as the two filmmakers, and Cherry Pie Picache as Narcisa.
Ang Dalubhasa
The classic action hit Ang Dalubhasa was a masterpiece of the “King of Philippine Movies” Fernando Poe Jr. a.k.a. FPJ, who served as the film's director and lead actor. The story revolves around a military neurosurgeon who hunts down the perpetrators who massacred his family.
Fidel Jimenez: Magkasubukan Tayo
Fidel Jimenez: Magkasubukan Tayo is a 2000 Filipino action-drama that features the actor and politician Lito Lapid, Jaime Fabregas, and Roy Alvarez. It was directed by Tata Esteban and produced by Regal Films.
Markova: Comfort Gay
Markova: Comfort Gay is a drama biography film that tells the unconventional true story of Walter Dempster Jr., also known by his alias Markova - all portrayed by Jeffrey Quizon, Eric Quizon, and Dolphy. The box office hit was directed by Gil Portes and written by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback
Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return of the Comeback is a Filipino fantasy movie from Viva Films, written by Dwight Gaston and directed by Erik Matti. This motion picture stars Janno Gibbs, Ramon Zamora, and actor-director Manny Castañeda.
Juan & Ted: Wanted
Another from Viva Films, Juan & Ted: Wanted is a 2000 action-comedy movie directed by Al Tantay. The story is about two fugitives, Janno Gibbs and Bayani Agbayani, who found work as a school bus driver and conductor.
Mana-mana, Tiba-tiba
Mana-mana, Tiba-tiba was also directed by Al Tantay and produced by Viva Films. This comedic flick is about a rascal dying man, Don Segundo (Leo Martinez), who stated in his Last Will and Testament that he will give P100 million each to the first two persons (Andrew E. and Bayani Agbayani) who will sign the official guest book in his wake.
Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin
Minsan Ko Lang Sasabihin is an action-romance film that casts Bong Revilla Jr. and Judy Ann Santos as the two leads, Edu Manzano, Carmina Villarroel, and Dennis Padilla. The story focuses on an NBI agent who gets assigned to destroy a syndicate and protect a haciendera who is trying to escape somebody who wants her dead.
Baliktaran
Baliktaran is a 2000 action movie from Regal Films that stars Zoren Legaspi, Tonton Gutierrez, and Assunta de Rossi. The film revolves around two men who lost their friendship over a woman they both loved and betrayed by.
'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin
'Di Ko Kayang Tanggapin is a Filipino romance film that has a star-studded cast like actor-singer April “Boy” Regino, professional boxer and politician Manny Pacquiao, Ciara Sotto, Manilyn Reyes, and Ian Veneracion.
Biyaheng Langit
Biyaheng Langit is a 2000 Filipino romantic comedy about two people (Joyce Jimenez and Mark Anthony Fernandez) running away from gambling syndicates. The film garnered six awards from Gawad Urian Awards. It was directed by the award-wrinning Amable “Tikoy” Aguiluz and produced by Viva Films.
Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw
Also a romantic comedy released by Viva Films, Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw is about a candid man named Gimo (Robin Padilla) who kidnaps celebrity Francine (Regine Velasquez) after he felt cheated of his prize in a “Date with a Star” promo. This 2000 film was directed by Bb. Joyce Bernal.
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Madame X is a 2000 Filipino drama film, directed by Jase Carreon, that tells the life of a young woman (Ina Raymundo) who gets caught in the middle of an ugly war between her fiancé (Gary Estrada) and his father (Robert Arevalo).
Ika-13 Kapitulo
Ika-13 Kapitulo is a 2000 Filipino horror film directed by Michael de Mesa and produced by Viva Films. It boasts of a star-studded cast that includes Anne Curtis, Christopher de Leon, Cherie Gil, Zsa Zsa Padilla, and Albert Martinez.
Spirit Warriors
On the other hand, Spirit Warriors is a fantasy-horror film that tackles the story of the high school kids who go ghost-hunting and meet a malevolent spirit named Ulanya. Directed by Chito Roño, this film stars Vhong Navarro, Jhong Hilario, and Joel Torre.
Most Wanted
Most Wanted is a 2000 Filipino action hit produced by Regal Films. It has a star-studded cast that includes Jomari Yllana, William Martinez, LJ Moreno, Eric Fructuoso, Carlos Morales, Maricel Morales, Wendell Ramos, and Isko Salvador.
Anak
Anak is a 2000 box office hit from Star Cinema that features the “Star fro All Season” Vilma Santos-Recto, Claudine Baretto, Joel Torre, Cherry Pie Picache, Jodi Sta. Maria, and Baron Geisler. This family-drama film tells about the life of an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who comes home to her country only to be resented by her own family.
