KARUGTONG ANG KAHAPON (1975)

Basic Information: Directed: Fely Crisostomo; Story: Nerissa Cabral; Screenplay:Mike Relon Makiling; Cast: Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, Jay Ilagan, Romy Mallari, Joseph Sytangco, Patria Plata, Ronald Ruiz; Original Music: Danny Subido; Cinematography: Ricardo Herrera; Film Editing: Gervacio Santos; Film poster: Video48

Plot Description: "...When the happy, well-adjusted daughter of a middle-class couple discovers her father's infidelity to her mother, her hysterical and overblown response to the discovery leads one to wonder how well-adjusted she could have been.." - Clarke Fountain, Rovi, Blockbuster (READ MORE)

Film Achievement: Vilma Santos gave a notable performance; Entry to the 1975 MMFF

Film Reviews: Institusyon ng pamilya ang isa mga situwasyong pinoproblema ng kabataan sa Karugtong Ang Kahapon (Roma Films, Inc., 1975), iskrip ni Mike Relon Makiling, direksiyon ni Fely Crisostomo. Nariyan din ang problema ng pagiging magkaribal sa pag-ibig, pag-ibig sa pagitan ng mga nakatatanda, pagkagumon sa masamang bisyo at mga kaugnay pang usapin. Sa lahat ng ito, nagalugad ang iba’t-ibang lalim o kadalasan babaw ng pananaw, gawi at asal kaugnay ng kabataan bilang sektor. Sang-ayon ito sa limitasyon ng pagsasalarawan ng mga tagalikha ng pelikula, ng manunulat at ng direktor. Sa pelikulang ito, ginawa ni Raquel (Vilma Santos) ang tipikal na solusyon ng kabataan kapag nagkakaroon ng di-pagkakasundo sa bahay, ang magwala. At tipikal din ang reaksiyon ng ama nitong si Rafael (Eddie Garcia) sa kilos ng anak. Kung gayon, ayaw pumasok ng pelikula sa mga bagong pintong susubok tumakas sa mga de-kahong situwasyon na mag-uusisa sa pagtuturing ng lagay ng kabataang babae. Sa isang dako naman, binibigyang kahulugan ang pagiging progresibo ng modernong babae sa kanyang pagiging halaghag sa pag-uugali. Maari siyang magmura at makipagbastusan sa inaakalang kerida ng kanyang amang si Beatrice (Gloria Romero) at makipagrelasyon kay Freddie (Edgar Mortiz). Ito naman ang kabilang dako ng pagbibigay ng karakter sa katauhan ni Raquel. Sinisi nito ang ama sa pagkamatay ng inang si Norma (Celia Rodriguez) hanggang sa tuluyan itong malulong sa ipinagbabawal na gamot…" - Jojo De Vera, Sari-sarng Sineng Pinoy (READ MORE)

Karugtong Ang Kahapon, Starring Vilma, daughter of a “happy” couple Eddie Garcia and Gloria Romero. Throw in the other woman of Eddie, Celia Rodriguez, and as expected, another morality play was born. Shown at the first MMFF. - Koleksyon (READ MORE)

"...Starring Vilma, daughter of a “happy” couple Eddie Garcia and Gloria Romero. Throw in the other woman of Eddie, Celia Rodriguez and as expected, another morality play was born. Shown at the first MMFF..." - Mario O. Garces (READ MORE)

"...Nora Aunor's entry, NV Productions’ Batu-Bato sa Langit (directed by Luciano B. Carlos), was a hit and won as 3rd Best Picture. Vilma Santos, on the other hand, gave a notable performance in Roma Films' Karugtong ang Kahapon. That time, Nora and Vilma were in their peak, their career and the movies they made were being followed closely, compared, watched, praised, scrutinized both by fans and critics. Their storied and fierce rivalry dominated our movie industry for years. In fact, one could argue that even to this day, a Filipino movie fan is either a Noranian or a Vilmanian..." - Wikipedia (READ MORE)

"Dahil Father’s Day ngayon, nais nating bigyan ng magandang tribute ang nakilala nang ama ng maraming­ artista ng iba’t ibang henerasyon na si Eddie Garcia. Hindi lang mahusay na bida at kontrabida si Eddie kundi mahusay rin siya bilang isang film director. Taong 1961 nang idirek ni Eddie ang kanyang unang pelikula titled “Karugtong Ng Kahapon” kunsaan bida sina Mario Montenegro, Rita Gomez, Ric Rodrigo at Marlene Dauden. Higit na 36 movies pa ang dinirek ni Eddie na iba-iba ang tema..." - Ruel Mendoza, Abante, 15 June 2019 (READ MORE)

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KARUGTONG... FILMS

Originally released in 1961, Karugtong ng Kahapon was re-used as the title of the Vilma Santos 1975 film. Literally translated as the "continuation of yesterday," the original film casted the major stars of this period, Rita Gomez, Mario Montenegro, Marlene Dauden and even its director, Eddie Garcia will all have films with Vilma. It was written by Clodualdo Del Mundo for Tagalog Klasiks, a comics magazine. Meanwhile, the 1975 film starring Vilma Santos was also written for comics magazine by Nerissa Cabral and Eddie Garcia was also involved, this time not the director but part of the ensemble cast that includes major stars like Gloria Romero and Celia Rodriguez.

Karugtong ng Kahapon (1961) - Directed by Eddie Garcia; Original story: Clodualdo Del Mundo; Screenplay: Medy Tarnate; Cast: Mario Montenegro, Rita Gomez, Ric Rodrigo, Marlene Dauden, Carlos Salazar, Rosa Mia, Zeny Zabala, Totoy Torrente, Aring Bautista, Marcela Garcia; Music: Nestor Robles; Production Co: Sampaguita Pictures

The Director - "...The same breadth and variety in his performances characterize Eddie Garcia's other career in the movies as a director. Either acting or directing, he seems to have the same temper and outlook; one characterized by a nearly total lack of self-consciousness and self-absorption. But the artistry and innovation are unmistakable. It would appear in fact that Eddie Garcia used acting as a vehicle in order to become a filmmaker. He told the Manunuri that when he joined the movies in 1949, he made a promise to himself, "In 15 years, I will be director." He made it as director in just 12 years when he was given an assignment in 1961 by "Doc" Jose Perez, studio boss of Sampaguita, the dramatic movie, "Karugtong ng Kahapon," starring Rita Gomez, Ric Rodrigo and Marlene Dauden. Before that, he was assistant director to Mai' Torrres, Octavio Silos and other Sampaguita directors..." - Lito Zulueta (READ MORE)

"...The 1961 movie, “Karugtong ng Kahapon” is almost forgotten. Even Eddie Garcia, in most of his interviews never mention or cite this movie which played a big part in his illustrious career. This is Eddie's first directorial assignment, and not "Historia de un Amor" (1963) as previously reported in other articles. Eddie is a Famas Hall of Fame awardee for Best Director, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor. What a feat!..." - Simon Santos (READ MORE)

Karugtong ang Kahapon (1975) - Directed by: Fely Crisostomo; Story: Nerissa Cabral; Screenplay: Mike Relon Makiling; Cast: Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez, Eddie Garcia, Jay Ilagan, Romy Mallari, Joseph Sytangco, Patria Plata, Ronald Ruiz; Original Music: Danny Subido; Cinematography: Ricardo Herrera; Editing: Gervacio Santos; Production Co.: Roma Films; An Entry to the 1975 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Festival Entry - "...Nora Aunor’s entry, NV Productions’ Batu-Bato sa Langit (directed by Luciano B. Carlos), was a hit and won as 3rd Best Picture. Vilma Santos, on the other hand, gave a notable performance in Roma Films’ Karugtong ang Kahapon. That time, Nora and Vilma were in their peak, their career and the movies they made were being followed closely, compared, watched, praised, scrutinized both by fans and critics. Their storied and fierce rivalry dominated our movie industry for years. In fact, one could argue that even to this day, a Filipino movie fan is either a Noranian or a Vilmanian..." - Wikipedia (READ MORE)

"...Starring Vilma, daughter of a “happy” couple Eddie Garcia and Gloria Romero. Throw in the other woman of Eddie, Celia Rodriguez and as expected, another morality play was born. Shown at the first Metro Manila Film Festival..." - Mario O. Garces (READ MORE)