Captain Barbell
Synopsis
Thin and awkward Teng-Teng gets a magic barbell as a reward for his good deed. It turns him into a muscular and powerful Captain Barbell, a superhero who fights the forces of evil.
Top Cast
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Edu Manzano
Captain Barbell
Herbert Bautista
Teng-Teng
Sharon Cuneta
Darna
Dina Bonnevie
Dina
Beth Bautista
Gagamba
Tonton Gutierrez
Aswang
Leroy Salvador
Maestro
Nova Villa
Aling Tinay
Lea Salonga
Rosemarie
Dennis Da Silva
Yoyong
Bing Loyzaga
Bing
Ruel Vernal
Bugoy
Rez Cortez
Atong
Ricky Davao
Huramentado
Mon Lee
Chan
Dencio Padilla
Police Chief
Rudy Meyer
Police Investigator
Pinky Amador
Lady at the Party
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leroy Salvador
- Screenplay & Story
- Jose Javier Reyes
- Original Score
- Ricky Del Rosario
- Original Title
- Captain Barbell
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Viva Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leroy Salvador
Jose Javier Reyes, Mars Ravelo
Ricky Del Rosario
Rody Lacap, Joe Batac
Department Leadership Roster
Leroy Salvador
Director
Jose Javier Reyes
Screenplay
Rody Lacap
Director of Photography
Ricky Del Rosario
Original Music Composer
Joe Batac
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Barbell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Captain Barbell about?
Thin and awkward Teng-Teng gets a magic barbell as a reward for his good deed. It turns him into a muscular and powerful Captain Barbell, a superhero who fights the forces of evil.
Who directed Captain Barbell?
Captain Barbell was directed by Leroy Salvador.
Who stars in Captain Barbell?
The principal cast of Captain Barbell includes Edu Manzano, Herbert Bautista, Sharon Cuneta, Dina Bonnevie, Beth Bautista.
When was Captain Barbell released and how long is it?
Captain Barbell was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Captain Barbell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Captain Barbell was composed by Ricky Del Rosario.