Kisapmata(1981)
You can't fight a gun with a rosary.
Kisapmata Synopsis
A young woman gets married but her authoritarian father refuses to let her out of his sight.
Kisapmata (1981) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Mike de Leon, released on December 1, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Charo Santos, Jay Ilagan, Vic Silayan and Charito Solis. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike de Leon
- Writers:
- Nick Joaquin, Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., Raquel Villavicencio
- Producers:
- Simon C. Ongpin, Charo Santos
- Cinematographer:
- Rody Lacap
- Composer:
- Lorrie Ilustre
- Production:
- Bancom Audiovision, Cinema Artists
- Status:
- Released
Kisapmata (1981) Trailer
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Kisapmata Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charo Santos
as Mila Carandang
Jay Ilagan
as Noel Manalansan
Vic Silayan
as Tatang / Sgt. Diosdado Carandang
Charito Solis
as Nanang / Adelina Carandang
Ruben Rustia
as Peping Manalansan
Aida Carmona
as Onyang
Juan Rodrigo
as Ernie
Dindo Angeles
as Mario
- Cora Alforja
Cora Alforja
as Cynthia
- Mely Mallari
Mely Mallari
as Diomy
- Edwin O'Hara
Edwin O'Hara
as Police 1
- Mandy Bustamante
Mandy Bustamante
as Police 2
Key crew
Directed by Mike de Leon, written by Nick Joaquin, Clodualdo del Mundo Jr. and Raquel Villavicencio, produced by Simon C. Ongpin and Charo Santos.
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Kisapmata Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 32 ratings.
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Kisapmata – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kisapmata online?
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Kisapmata (1981) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kisapmata?
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The main cast of Kisapmata (1981) includes Charo Santos, Jay Ilagan, Vic Silayan, Charito Solis and Ruben Rustia. The film was directed by Mike de Leon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kisapmata released?
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Kisapmata was released on December 1, 1981 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Kisapmata worth watching?
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Kisapmata (1981) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kisapmata?
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Yes. The official Kisapmata trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.