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Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin

Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin is a 1992 Filipino action film directed by Jose Balagtas. The film stars Eddie Garcia as the titular character, alongside Eddie Gutierrez, Charlie Davao, Star Querubin, Sheila Ysrael, Ilonah Jean, Nick Romano, Dick Israel, Gabriel Romulo, and Jessie Delgado. Produced by Harvest International Films Corporation, the film was released on September 3, 1992.

Plot
Magdaleno Orbos, a wealthy contractor in the construction industry, is honest and fair in doing his job. Fellow businessman Mr. Alingcastre resents this fact, and begins to harass Magdaleno and send him threats of violence. Because Magdaleno is unfazed by his threats, Alingcastre sends assassins to kill his workers instead. Eventually, Magdaleno's wife is killed by the men of Alingcastre, leading to Magdaleno becoming a vigilante. ==Cast==
Cast
Eddie Garcia as Magdaleno Orbos • Eddie Gutierrez as Mr. Alingcastre • Charlie Davao as Araneta • Star QuerubinSheila YsraelIlonah JeanNick RomanoDick Israel as Jake • Gabriel RomuloJessie DelgadoPhilip GamboaOrestes OjedaRenato del PradoConrad PoeTsing Tong Tsai • Chanel Cuenca • Jennifer Nubla • Shana Torres • Susan Tolentino • Robin Shou • Chun Hua Li (as Kingkong) • Edgar Tejada • Odette Khan • Usman Hassim • Bobby Benitez • Eddie del Mar Jr. • Rommel Valdez • Danny Riel • Robert Talby • Robert Miller • Alex David • Joe Baltazar • Bebeng Amora • Vic Felipe • Ros Olgado • Naty Santiago ==Production==
Production
Shooting for Magdaleno Orbos lasted for nearly a year, and began before Eddie Garcia was even cast in the lead role. and Manila councilor Star Querubin's final film before she retired from show business to focus on her education. ==Release==
Release
Magdaleno Orbos premiered at SM Megamall in Mandaluyong on August 30, 1992, before being released nationwide on September 3. Critical response Justino Dormiendo, writing for the Manila Standard, gave the film a negative review, criticizing the film's "tired plot" involving vigilantes, implausible scenarios, direction, and acting. ==References==
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