Boatman
Synopsis
An erstwhile boatman wants to do a little more than paddle his own canoe in the town famed for its waterfalls. He leaves the village of his roots for the city and lands a job as a live sex performer called toro. Quick successes in his newfound profession delude him into regarding that the measure of a man is in his trousers. He has a partner on stage and off. Despite her cynicism and tough veneer, she sees in him a way out of the slums and the red light district.
Top Cast
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Ronnie Lazaro
Felipe
Sarsi Emmanuelle
Gigi
Suzanne Love
Emily
Josephine Manuel
Michiko
Jonas Sebastian
Sandy
Eddie Arenas
Susan Africa
Grace
Bella Flores
Mario Escudero
Alfredo Navarro Salanga
Dennis Marasigan
Eric Francisco
Ditchay Roxas
Mitch
Pedro Sambine
Folk Healer
Felipe Paningbayan
Young Felipe
Lina Tubal
Lina
Ramil Mendoza
Quintin
Joe Jardi
Berting
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tikoy Aguiluz
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred Yuson, Rafael Ma. Guerrero
- Original Score
- Jaime Fabregas
- Original Title
- Boatman
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- A.M.A. Communications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tikoy Aguiluz
Alfred Yuson, Rafael Ma. Guerrero, Tikoy Aguiluz
Jaime Fabregas
Boy Yñiguez
Mirana Medina-Bhunjun
King Aguiluz
Department Leadership Roster
Tikoy Aguiluz
Director
Alfred Yuson
Screenplay
Rafael Ma. Guerrero
Screenplay
Mirana Medina-Bhunjun
Editor
Nick Deocampo
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Boatman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boatman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boatman about?
An erstwhile boatman wants to do a little more than paddle his own canoe in the town famed for its waterfalls. He leaves the village of his roots for the city and lands a job as a live sex performer called toro. Quick successes in his newfound profession delude him into regarding that the measure of a man is in his trousers. He has a partner on stage and off. Despite her cynicism and tough veneer, she sees in him a way out of the slums and the red light district.
Who directed Boatman?
Boatman was directed by Tikoy Aguiluz.
Who stars in Boatman?
The principal cast of Boatman includes Ronnie Lazaro, Sarsi Emmanuelle, Suzanne Love, Josephine Manuel, Jonas Sebastian.
When was Boatman released and how long is it?
Boatman was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Boatman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boatman was composed by Jaime Fabregas.