Smith & Wesson (film)

Smith & Wesson is a 1988 Filipino action comedy film co-written and directed by Tony Y. Reyes. It stars Vic Sotto and Joey de Leon as the titular duo, alongside Beverly Vergel, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Mon Alvir, Angela Luz, Jimmy Fabregas, Rene Requiestas, and Vangie Labalan. Sotto and de Leon are also the film's co-writers and producers. The film parodies both Miami Vice and Bloodsport,[1] with the title in reference to the American firearm manufacturer of the same name.

Smith & Wesson
Directed by
  • Tony Y. Reyes
Produced by
Screenplay by
  • Tony Reyes
  • Joey de Leon
  • Vic Sotto
Story by
  • Tony Reyes
  • Jojo Lapus
Starring
Music byJimmy Fabregas
Cinematography
  • Ely Accion
  • Rody Lacap
Edited byIke Jarlego Jr.
Production
company
Release date
  • November 16, 1988 (1988-11-16)
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Smith & Wesson was released by Viva Films on November 16, 1988.[2][3] The film was praised by critic Lav Diaz for its playful mood and Requiestas' naturally comedic performance, though he criticized the demeaning treatment of women and little people.

Cast
  • Vic Sotto as Jessie Wesson of the Mayumi Vice Squad
  • Joey de Leon as James Smith of the Mayumi Vice Squad
  • Beverly Vergel as Beverly
  • Panchito as Major Mayumi
  • Paquito Diaz as Tio Pablo
  • Mon Alvir as Andy
  • Angela Luz as Angela
  • Jimmy Fabregas as Mr. Ayala
  • Rene Requiestas as Don Johnson Waks
  • Vangie Labalan
  • Ester Chavez as Mrs. Ayala
  • Spanky Rigor
  • Minnie Aguilar as a secretary
  • Bomber Moran
  • Tsing Tsong Tsai as Wang Tao
  • Ned Hourani as Logan
  • Tito Sotto
  • Val Sotto
  • Karen Sto. Domingo as a secretary
  • ER Canton Salasar as a detective
  • Bert Cayanan as a detective
  • Polly Cadsawan as a detective
  • Adonis Montemayor as a detective
  • Nemie Gutierrez as a detective
  • Ernie Forte as a Takusa man
  • Romy Romulo as a Takusa man
  • Joe Hardy as a Takusa man
  • Roger Moring as a Takusa man
  • Rey Tomenes as a Takusa man
  • Danny Rojo as a Takusa man

Critical response

Lav Diaz of the Manila Standard praised the film's playful "mood" and neat editing which easily supplies hilarity, giving special praise to Rene Requiestas' naturally comedic performance as a bumbling villain. However, he criticized the treatment of Angela Luz and Beverly Vergel's characters as eye candy, along with the continuous belittling of little people.[1]

References
  1. Diaz, Lav (November 22, 1988). "Patok". Manila Standard (in Filipino). Manila Standard News, Inc. p. 16. Retrieved April 19, 2020. Masakit lang sa mata ang sitwasyong inabot dito ni Binibining Bilmoko [Angela Luz]. Tahasang naging palamuti lang siya. Halos ganito rin ang nangyari kay Beverly Vergel. ... Yung pambabatok lagi sa mga unano, [']di lang gasgas na gasgas na, bad trip din.
  2. "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. November 16, 1988. p. 15. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  3. "Movie Guide". Manila Standard. Manila Standard News, Inc. November 15, 1988. p. 15. Retrieved April 19, 2020.


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