Kaaway ng Batas
{{short description|Philippine action film}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=February 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kaaway ng Batas
| image = KaawayNgBatas.jpg
| caption =
| director = Pepe Marcos
| producer = Rudy Fernandez
| writer = {{ubl|Jose Carreon|Humilde "Meek" Roxas|Henry Cruz}}
| starring = Rudy Fernandez
| music = Jaime Fabregas
| cinematography = Rey de Leon
| editing = Pepe Marcos
| studio = Reflection Films
| distributor = Reflection Films
| released = {{Film date|1990|12|4}}
| runtime = 105 minutes
| country = Philippines
| language = {{ubl|Filipino|English}}
| gross =
}}
Kaaway ng Batas ({{translation|The Enemy of the Law}}) is a 1990 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Rudy Fernandez.{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=spkVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WAsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3500%2C2380219|last=de Leon|first=Ada|title=Rudy-Zaldy in Costner-Connery Type Movie|pages=17|date=June 16, 1990|newspaper=Manila Standard|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=February 11, 2022|via=Google News}}{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=RI8VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=JQsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3061%2C2497234|last=Libo-on|first=Eddie|title=Rudy Sets a Good Example|pages=16|date=September 17, 1990|newspaper=Manila Standard|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=May 3, 2022|via=Google News}}{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=2dpkAAAAMAAJ|page=42|last=David|first=Joel|title=Fields of Vision|date=1995|publisher=Ateneo de Manila University Press|isbn=9789715501743|access-date=April 20, 2021|via=Google Books}}{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Oo0LAQAAMAAJ|last=Balbastro|first=Billy|title=Take Billy|date=2001|publisher=St Paul's Press|access-date=April 20, 2021|via=Google Books}}{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NapZAAAAMAAJ|page=105|last=Lo|first=Ricardo|title=Conversations with Ricky Lo|date=2001|publisher=Anvil Publishing|isbn=9789712710629|access-date=April 20, 2021|via=Google Books}}{{cite web|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2012/9/7/fresh-scoops/rap-fernandez-says-he-is-trying-to-preserve-rudy-f-14716|last=Santos|first=Rhea|title=Rap Fernandez says he is trying to preserve Rudy Fernandez's movies|website=Push|date=June 18, 2008|accessdate=April 20, 2021}} This is the first film produced by Rudy and Lorna Tolentino under their film company Reflection Films.{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FGcVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=NwsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3208%2C3441438|last=Villanueva|first=Nena|title=Rudy F.'s First Production Venture|pages=24|date=November 21, 1990|newspaper=Manila Standard|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=July 7, 2022|via=Google News}}{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=t5UVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=hAsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6778%2C3443025|last=Libo-on|first=Eddie|title=Rudy's Real Friends|pages=16|date=July 21, 1990|newspaper=Manila Standard|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=May 3, 2022|via=Google News}}{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=bo8VAAAAIBAJ&sjid=KwsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6725%2C2447158|last=Villanueva|first=Nena|title=Rudy F.: A Success At The Tills|pages=20|date=December 12, 1990|newspaper=Manila Standard|publisher=Philippine Manila Standard Publishing|accessdate=February 11, 2022|via=Google News}}
Cast
- Rudy Fernandez as Lt. Bobby Sandoval
- Howard Aleta as Young Bobby
- Zaldy Zshornack as Col. Cleofas
- Vic Diaz as Don Pedro
- Edu Manzano as Ryan
- Efren Reyes Jr. as Mike
- Star Querubin as Olga
- Ali Sotto as Barbara
- Gabby Concepcion as Rafael Aleta
- Harold Aleta as Young Rafael
- Zandro Zamora as Lt. Mendoza
- Robert Talabis as Jack
- Johnny Vicar as Captain Marcelino
- Mia Gutierrez as Anna
- Katrin Gonzales as Young Anna
- Joey Padilla as Tisoy
- Millet Advincula as Barbara's Friend
- Jim Rosales as Sarge
- Lucita Soriano as Mother
- Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia as Stepfather
- Ernie Zarate as Doctor
- Dick Israel as Buyer of Dope
- Rene Hawkins as Rapist Slaughter House
- Josie Tagle as Crying Mother in Precinct
- Joe Watts as Police Sargeant Slaugher House
- Vic Felipe as Editor
- Joey Galvez as Attorney
- Nick Nicholson as Club Owner
- Rene Matias as Wounded Officer
- Efren Belardo as Investigating Officer
- Val Iglesias as Hitman Inside Car
Awards
class="wikitable"
! Year ! Awards ! Category ! Recipient ! Result ! Ref. |
1990
| {{nom}} |
rowspan="4"| 1991
| rowspan="4"| 39th FAMAS Awards | Kaaway ng Batas | {{nom}} |
Best Director
| Pepe Marcos | {{nom}} |
Best Actor
| {{nom}} |
Best Supporting Actor
| {{won}} | {{cite web|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/11/13/09/profile-edu-manzano|title=Profile of Edu Manzano|website=ABS-CBN News|date=November 13, 2009|accessdate=April 20, 2021}} |
References
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