Still from Cain and Abel — Cain and Abel (1982) — Lino BrockaPhotographed by Conrado Baltazar

Lino Brocka

Cain and Abel

Name: Cain and Abel
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action
Released: 1982
Duration: 111 min

Cain at Abel

Tagalog / 1982 / 1h 51m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Drama Thriller Action

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Synopsis

A modern-day version of the biblical legend of Cain and Abel, the strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son, Ellis, over the older Lorenzo, whom she blames for her husband's death.

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Credits

Crew

DirectorLino Brocka

WriterRicardo Lee

CinematographerConrado Baltazar

ComposerMax Jocson

EditorEfren Jarlego

Cast

Christopher de Leonas Ellis

Phillip Salvadoras Lorenz

Carmi Martinas Cita

Mona Lisaas Señora Pina

Cecille Castilloas Rina

Baby Delgadoas Becky

Ruel Vernalas Jumbo

Michael Sandicoas Robert

Venchito Galvezas Pilo

Tonio Guiterrezas Robert's Goons

Bey Vitoas Robert's Goons

Joe Jardias Tikboy

Fred Capulong

Jumbo Salvadoras Lolit

Greg Sta. Inezas Celso

Naty Mallaresas Lola Upe

Dante Baloisas Dante

Jonathan Romulo

Roger Moring

Eddie Ortega

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