A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
December 25, 1986
Original Title:
Captain Barbell
Genres:
Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy
Production Companies:
Viva Films
Production Countries:
Philippines
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 107
Teng-Teng lives a miserable life. He is an orphan who works by collecting junk from the streets. But, despite his condition, Teng-Teng does not lose hope instead, he shares his meager income with other indigent people. One day, as a rewards for his good deeds, he was given the opportunity to defend the people against evil forces headed by Gagamba, a female spider who took human form. He was given the magic barbel, which empowers him to be Capt. Barbell. All goes well exept for Teng-Teng's lovelife since the girl of his dreams Rosamarie is already falling in love with the super hero. Will Capt. Barbell be able to fight the evil forces of Gagamba? How can Teng-Teng prove to Rosemarie that he is Capt. Barbell?
Director:
Leroy Salvador
Director of Photography:
Rody Lacap
Jose Batac Jr.
Original Music Composer:
Ricky Del Rosario
Screenplay:
Jose Javier Reyes
Story:
Mars Ravelo
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