Joyful Mystery(1984)
Misteryo sa Tuwa
In the name of money, will you gamble your soul?
Joyful Mystery Synopsis
August 1950. The fortunes of three impoverished friends and their families abruptly change after an airplane crashes in a nearby mountain. They rush to the crash site along with all the villagers, not to help the victims but to plunder their valuables. A dead American passenger carried a large amount of money in his briefcase, which Mesiong, Ponsoy, and Jamin find and avariciously keep for themselves. But the town mayor gets greedy and, with his hirelings, abducts the three to divest them of their booty.
Joyful Mystery (1984) is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Abbo Q. Dela Cruz, released on June 18, 1984 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Tony Santos, Johnny Delgado, Ama Quiambao and Ronnie Lazaro. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Abbo Q. Dela Cruz
- Writers:
- Abbo Q. Dela Cruz
- Producers:
- Madeleine Gallaga
- Cinematographer:
- Rody Lacap
- Production:
- Experimental Cinema of the Philippines
- Status:
- Released
Joyful Mystery (1984) Trailer
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Joyful Mystery Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tony Santos
as Ponsoy
Johnny Delgado
as Mesiong
Ama Quiambao
as Ada
Ronnie Lazaro
as Jamin
Alicia Alonzo
as Pinang
- Robert Antonio
Robert Antonio
as Captain Salgado
Lito Anzures
as Castro
- Mario Taguiwalo
Mario Taguiwalo
as Mayor Pedro Valle
- Maria Montes
Maria Montes
as Ising
Ray Ventura
as Santos
- Perry Fajardo
Perry Fajardo
as Marcial
- Susanna Faller
Susanna Faller
as Inang Iska
Key crew
Directed by Abbo Q. Dela Cruz, written by Abbo Q. Dela Cruz, produced by Madeleine Gallaga.
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Joyful Mystery Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Joyful Mystery – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Joyful Mystery online?
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Joyful Mystery (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Joyful Mystery?
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The main cast of Joyful Mystery (1984) includes Tony Santos, Johnny Delgado, Ama Quiambao, Ronnie Lazaro and Alicia Alonzo. The film was directed by Abbo Q. Dela Cruz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Joyful Mystery released?
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Joyful Mystery was released on June 18, 1984 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Joyful Mystery worth watching?
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Joyful Mystery (1984) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Joyful Mystery?
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