Gabi Na, Kumander

Gabi Na, Kumander (transl. It's Night Time, Commander) is a 1986 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Phillip Salvador and Dindo Fernando. The film is based on a popular radio drama.^[1][2][3][4] It also marks the film debut of Monsour del Rosario.^[5]

Gabi Na, Kumander
Directed by	Pepe Marcos
Screenplay by	Rene Villanueva
Story by	Bienvenido Bacalso
Produced by	Ramon Salvador
Starring	Phillip Salvador Dindo Fernando
Cinematography	Rey de Leon
Edited by	Pepe Marcos
Music by	Vehnee Saturno
Production company	Viva Films
Distributed by	Viva Films
Release date	November 20, 1986 (1986-11-20)
Running time	144 minutes
Country	Philippines
Languages	Filipino English

The film is streaming online on YouTube.

Cast

• Phillip Salvador as Comm. Cobra
• Dindo Fernando as Ramil
• Bembol Roco as Diego
• Efren Reyes Jr. as Lt. Carruncho
• Anna Marie Gutierrez as Comm. Magdalena
• Jaclyn Jose as Mayeng
• Sarsi Emmanuelle as Geraldine
• Dindo Arroyo as Homer
• Eddie Garcia as Gen. Benitez
• Tony Santos as Apo Layug
• Lito Pimentel as Kampay
• Ikay Aldanese as Ilay

Awards

Year	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
1987	35th FAMAS Awards	Best Picture	Gabi Na, Kumander	Won	^[6]
		Best Director	Pepe Marcos	Nominated
		Best Actor	Phillip Salvador	Nominated
		Best Story	Bienvenido Bacalso	Won
	8th CMMA	Best Picture	Gabi Na, Kumander	Won	^[7]
		Best Screenplay	Rene Villanueva	Won

References

1. Lo, Ricky (December 8, 2018). "Bato-bato sa langit ang tamaan ay…". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
2. "Communicatio Socialis Yearbook: Vol. 8". Sat Prachar Press. 1989. p. 163. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Google Books.
3. Antolohiya Ng Mga Nagwaging Akda: Dekada 80. Anvil Publishing. 1990. p. 435. ISBN 9789712700088. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Google Books.
4. Tiongson, Nicanor (2001). "The Urian Anthology: 1980-1989". A.P. Tuviera. p. 476. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Google Books.
5. Red, Isah (September 16, 2018). "After more than a decade, Monsour del Rosario returns to showbiz". Manila Standard. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
6. "1986 FAMAS Awards". Pelikula Atbp. November 27, 2009. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
7. CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art: Philippine Film. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 1994. p. 336. ISBN 9789718546314. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Google Books.

External links

• Gabi Na, Kumander at IMDb
• Full Movie on Viva Films