Batang Quiapo
Seen it?1986 | 110 min | Action, Comedy
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. Made for the biggest screen and the loudest speakers you have. Sits nicely alongside Pulp Fiction or Sherlock Jr..
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Moves at a clip, at 1 hr 50 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Skip it if you prefer quiet, talky stories.
In the heart of Manila, a rookie pickpocket crosses paths with Baldo, the so-called "king of pickpockets".
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Pablo Santiago
- Fernando Poe Jr.Baldomero "Baldo" Dimaguiba
- Maricel SorianoMaria
- Sheryl CruzSonea
- Manilyn ReynesMona
- Chuckie DreyfusDodong
- Christopher PalomaCaloy
- Mel MartinezTotoy
- Rez CortezTikboy
- Anita LindaIska
- Augusto VictaMinyong