Plot.

After murdering the men he deems responsible for his son’s death (or injury, the boy seems to be alive again at the end of the movie), Joaquin Bordado is imprisoned with a mysterious elderly man who covers his new cellmate’s body with magical animal tattoos. On his release, Bordado goes after the local crime syndicate.

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Cast & Crew.

Ramon Revilla Sr.

Tanya Gomez

Janice Jurado

Carlo J. Caparas

Director

Deborah Sun

Marta

Paquito Diaz

Tatang

Renato Del Prado

Ato

Rocco Montalban

Tandang Urbano

Danny Labra

Actor

Elvis Gutierrez

Dodong

Bebeng Amora

Actor

Ramon Marcelino

Cinematographer

Rene Tala

Editor

Details.

Release Date
January 1, 1988

Status
Released

Last updated: 2024-12-26

Wiki.

Joaquin Burdado is a 1988 Filipino fantasy action film written and directed by comic book writer Carlo J. Caparas and starring Ramon Revilla as the titular character, alongside Tanya Gomez, Janice Jurado, Deborah Sun, Paquito Diaz and Rocco Montalban. Produced by Caparas' Golden Lion Films, it was released on May 19, 1988.

Critic Lav Diaz gave Joaquin Burdado a negative review, criticizing the film's dialogue, costume design, lighting, sound design, the performances of the supporting cast and the silly ("kenkoy") climactic fight scene, though he singled out praise for the animation of tattoos coming to life.