Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin

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Magdaleno Orbos: Sa Kuko ng Mga Lawin is a 1992 Filipino action film directed by Jose Balagtas. The story follows Magdaleno Orbos, a wealthy and fair contractor who faces harassment from rival businessman Alingcastre. When Alingcastre’s men target Magdaleno’s workers and his wife is killed, Magdaleno becomes a vigilante to seek justice.

The film stars Eddie Garcia as Magdaleno, with Eddie Gutierrez, Charlie Davao, Star Querubin, Sheila Ysrael, Ilonah Jean, Nick Romano, Dick Israel, Gabriel Romulo, and Jessie Delgado in supporting roles. Hong Kong actors Robin Shou and Chun Hua Li (credited as Kingkong) also appear. Star Querubin’s final film before she retired to focus on her education.

Produced by Harvest International Films Corporation, Magdaleno Orbos runs 113 minutes. It is in Filipino and had a budget of ₱13 million. The movie premiered at SM Megamall on August 30, 1992, and opened nationwide on September 3, 1992.

Critic Justino Dormiendo of the Manila Standard gave it a negative review, criticizing the tired vigilante plot, implausible scenes, and the direction and acting. The production lasted nearly a year and even began before Eddie Garcia was cast in the lead role.