Petrang Kabayo
| Petrang Kabayo | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical movie poster | |
| Directed by | Wenn Deramas |
| Produced by |
Billy Briones Vicente G. del Rosario III Vic del Rosario Jr. |
| Written by | Pablo S. Gomez |
| Screenplay by |
Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario Wenn Deramas |
| Based on |
Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting (1988) by |
| Starring |
Vice Ganda Abby Bautista Luis Manzano Gloria Romero Candy Pangilinan Sam Pinto Tom Rodriguez DJ Durano Eagle Riggs Nadine Lustre |
| Music by | Vincent de Jesus |
| Cinematography | Elmer Despa |
| Edited by | Marya Ignacio |
| Distributed by | Viva Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | |
| Box office | ₱115.4 million |
Petrang Kabayo (lit. Petra the Horse) is a 2010 Filipino fantasy comedy-drama film produced and released by Viva Films. The film was directed by Wenn V. Deramas and stars comedian Vice Ganda as his first lead role. It is a remake of Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting (1988).[1]
Although receiving negative reviews from critics, the film was a box office success earning ₱115.4 million in its theatrical run.
Synopsis
Peter is a boy who is always maltreated by his father because of his homosexuality. He decided to run away and was found by a wealthy lady, Doña Biday, and is adopted by her. But he becomes abusive of his newfound wealth, and after the death of Doña Biday he becomes more abusive of his wealth and mistreated most of his housemaids, employees, and friends. Because of that, he was given a curse that transforms him into a horse every time he gets angry, or does/says anything bad to others.
Cast and characters
Main cast
- Vice Ganda as Peter/Pedro/Voice of Petra[2]
- Luis Manzano as Erickson
- Abby Bautista as Pauline
- Gloria Romero as Lola Idang
- Sam Pinto as Samantha
- Candy Pangilinan as Maita
- Eagle Riggs as Diobayo
- DJ Durano as Dickson
Supporting cast
- Joy Viado† as Lina
- Tom Rodriguez as Chito
- John Arcilla as Poldo
- Ricky Rivero as Geronino
- Celine Lim as Anna
Special participation
- Anne Curtis as Kalesa Passenger
- Eugene Domingo as Doña Biday [3]
- Gladys Reyes as Pregnant Kalesa Passenger
- John Lapus as Filipino/Chinese Matron
- Dennis Padilla as Marjoroi
- Makisig Morales as Young Peter
- Jason Francisco as Waiter
- Nadine Lustre as Dina
Trivia
- Ericson (Luis Manzano) and the Horse Petra appeared in The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin where Vice Ganda is also the lead role.
Home video release
Viva Video released DVD and VCD formats on December 15, 2010.
References
- ↑ Vice Ganda to do remake of 'Petrang Kabayo', Sun.Star Manila, Friday, January 15, 2010.
- ↑ "Vice Ganda Stars Remake Petrang Kabayo". ABS-CBN News. January 15, 2010.
- ↑ "John Lapus thankful for all the good breaks". The Philippine Star. August 30, 2010. Retrieved October 2, 2013.