Kahit Konting Pagtingin
{{Short description|1990 romantic action film starring Fernando Poe Jr., Sharon Cuneta}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=February 2023}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kahit Konting Pagtingin
| image =
| director = Pablo Santiago
| producer = William C. Leary
| screenplay = {{ubl|Armando Lacuesta, Jr.|Fred Navarro}}
| story = {{ubl|Armando Lacuesta, Jr.|Jose Bartolome}}
| starring = {{ubl|Fernando Poe Jr.|Sharon Cuneta}}
| music = Jimmy Fabregas
| cinematography = Ver Reyes
| editing = Augusto Salvador
| studio = Viva Films
FPJ Productions
| distributor = Viva Films
| released = {{Film date|1990|2|14}}
| runtime = 120 minutes{{cite web|title=Kahit Konting Pagtingin|url=https://tfc.tv/show/details/4839/kahit-konting-pagtingin|website=iWantTFC|publisher=ABS-CBN Corporation|access-date=November 30, 2020}}
| country = Philippines
| language = Filipino
| budget =
| gross =
}}
Kahit Konting Pagtingin ({{Literal translation|Even a Little Glance}}) is a 1990 romantic action film directed by Pablo Santiago.{{cite news|url=https://push.abs-cbn.com/2020/6/22/fresh-scoops/santiago-brothers-rowell-randy-raymart-remember-229524|title=Santiago brothers Rowell, Randy, Raymart remember late father on his birthday'|work=Push|date=June 22, 2020|access-date=January 9, 2023}} The film stars Fernando Poe Jr. and Sharon Cuneta, alongside Ricky Davao, Bing Loyzaga, Paquito Diaz, Dencio Padilla, Subas Herrero, Lucita Soriano, Bert Olivar, and Romeo Rivera. The plot revolves around Georgia, a spoiled heiress, and her humble bodyguard Delfin.{{cite news|last=Libo-on|first=Eddie|title=Vi's biography|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19900211&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=November 30, 2020|work=Manila Standard|publisher=Kagitingan Publications, Inc.|date=February 11, 1990|page=12}}{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.abs-cbn.com/tv/updates/33111318-mga-pelikula-ni-fpj-na-yumanig-sa-takilya?fbclid=IwAR1w1nAG7A-NKJ7FmOPIH6eziyGleBwKkImm0nRDZKjR6sghbDU_dLVhBcw|title=Mga pelikula ni FPJ na yumanig sa takilya|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=November 13, 2018|accessdate=December 8, 2019|first=Mary Ann|last=Bardinas}}{{cite news|url=https://ent.abs-cbn.com/articles-news/02081519-12-classic-fpj-films-that-ruled-the-box-office-2264|title=12 Classic FPJ Films that ruled the box office|publisher=ABS-CBN Entertainment|date=August 15, 2019|accessdate=January 9, 2023|first=Mary Ann|last=Bardinas|language=en}}{{cite news|url=https://lifestyle.abs-cbn.com/starstudio/stories/2019/08/read/fpj-in-retrospect-a-guide-to-da-kings-most-memorable-films|title=FPJ in retrospect: A guide to Da King's most memorable films|publisher=Star Studio|accessdate=January 8, 2020|first=Paulea|last=Benoza}}
Produced by Viva Films, the film was released on February 14, 1990, and was a box office hit, surpassing a box office record held by Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle. A sequel, Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin Part 2, was released in 1995. The film is also Poe's first with Viva Films outside of a brief cameo in She-Man: Mistress of the Universe (1988).{{cite news|last=Diaz|first=Lav|title=Rambol ng mga bakla|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19880916&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=January 29, 2021|work=Manila Standard|publisher=Manila Standard News, Inc.|date=September 16, 1988|page=15|quote=Masyadong nasapawan ng pag-i-FPJ niya ang anumang pakulong idinagdag. Kaya't tipong anti-climactic ang pandama sa pagwawakas ng pelikula.}}
Cast
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- Fernando Poe Jr. as Delfin Maniego
- Sharon Cuneta as Georgia Zaragosa
- Ricky Davao as Charlie Torres, Georgia's suitor
- Bing Loyzaga as Cynthia, Georgia's secretary and friend
- Paquito Diaz as Donato
- Dencio Padilla as Basilio
- Subas Herrero as Don Dionisio Zaragosa
- Bert Olivar as Damian Zaragosa
- Romeo Rivera as Mr. Torres
- Lucita Soriano as Teresa
- Naty Santiago as Nana Juling
- Ernie Zarate as Atty. Alvarez
- Manjo del Mundo as Cesar
- Ali Sotto as Cora
- Ronald Jayme as Jeffrey
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Production
=Filming=
During filming, Fernando Poe Jr. regularly brought Sharon Cuneta food on set.{{cite news|last=Libo-on|first=Eddie|title=Ai Ai -- quitting showbiz|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19900201&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=November 30, 2020|work=Manila Standard|publisher=Kagitingan Publications, Inc.|date=February 4, 1990|page=13}} Though Kahit Konting Pagtingin is a love story, no kissing scene was shot between Poe and Cuneta.{{cite news|last=Bocobo|first=Ariel|title=Cory gets bum advice|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=pPoZAAAAIBAJ&sjid=egsEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3773%2C2366670|access-date=June 7, 2021|work=Manila Standard|publisher=Kagitingan Publications, Inc.|date=February 17, 1990|page=11}}
Release
Even before its release, Kahit Konting Pagtingin was already expected to become an enormous success at the box office with its pairing of two highly popular stars in Philippine show business.{{cite news|last=Miralles|first=Nitz|title=Sharon turns lyricist |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19900208&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=November 30, 2020|work=Manila Standard|publisher=Kagitingan Publications, Inc.|date=February 8, 1990|page=17}}{{cite news|last=Adobas|first=Dennis|title=A mega movie|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19900209&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=November 30, 2020|work=Manila Standard|publisher=Kagitingan Publications, Inc.|date=February 9, 1990|page=12}} It was released on February 14, 1990, in 82 theaters within Metro Manila, a record number at the time.
=Box office=
The film was highly successful at box office. It earned ₱5 million on its first day, a Wednesday, and earned more than ₱6 million the next Sunday.{{cite news|last=Adobas|first=Dennis|title=More FPJ-Sharon projects?|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=8cBNEdFwSQkC&dat=19900225&printsec=frontpage&hl=en|access-date=May 19, 2021|work=Manila Standard|publisher=Kagitingan Publications, Inc.|date=February 25, 1990|page=17}} It eventually surpassed a box office record set by Starzan: Shouting Star of the Jungle in 1989.
Home media
Kahit Konting Pagtingin was released on DVD by Viva Video in 2002.{{cite book|title=Kahit konting pagtingin|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/67724698|via=WorldCat|oclc=67724698|access-date=November 30, 2020}} Later, it was paired with its sequel Minsan Pa for Viva Video's "Da King" collector's edition DVD release.{{cite web|title=Kahit Konting Pagtingin & Minsan Pa - Fernando Poe Jr. & Sharon Cuneta - Philippine 2in1 Movie DVD|url=https://www.amazon.com/Kahit-Konting-Pagtingin-Minsan-Philippine/dp/B000VD1DIE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8|website=Amazon.com|publisher=Amazon.com, Inc.|access-date=November 30, 2020}}
Sequel
A sequel, Minsan Pa: Kahit Konting Pagtingin Part 2, was released in 1995 and was directed by Eddie Rodriguez.{{cite news|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/330337/sharon-cuneta-on-fpj-rudy-fernandez-robin-padilla-ill-never-stop-missing-the-three-kings/amp|title=Sharon Cuneta on FPJ, Rudy Fernandez, Robin Padilla: 'I'll never stop missing the three kings'|newspaper=Inquirer|date=May 20, 2019|accessdate=December 8, 2019|first=Hannah |last=Mallorca}}{{cite book|last=Deza|first=Alfonso B.|title=Mythopoeic Poe: Understanding the Masa as Audience Through the Films of Fernando Poe, Jr.|date=2006|publisher=Great Books Pub.|isbn=971-0391-18-6|page=245|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3PVkAAAAMAAJ|access-date=November 30, 2020}}
=Accolades=
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| Award-Giving Body
! Category ! Recipient ! Result | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9th FAP Awards{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0000002/1991/1?ref_=ttawd_ev_1|title=FAP Awards (1991)|website=IMDb|accessdate=December 8, 2019}}
| Best Supporting Actor | Dencio Padilla | {{Won}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|0345477}}
{{Pablo Santiago}}
Category:1990s romantic action films
Category:Filipino-language films
Category:Films about bodyguards
Category:Films directed by Pablo Santiago
Category:Films produced by William C. Leary
Category:Philippine action films
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