Jack and Jill
Synopsis
Siblings Benita and Gorio play twisted roles: she drives a jeepney, he does all the household chores; she gets into brawls with men, he prefers to be called "Glory." All these they do in support of their father, Mang Ambo, a driver for the rich and reckless Gardo, son of the elite Don Quinito and Doña Teresita. When Mang Ambo's health fails him, he introduces Benita to the family, disguised as a boy named Itoy. Gorio, on the other hand, runs away to look for a job and ends up being taken in and mistaken for an actual girl by Doña Teresita as her own "daughter." Living in totally new circumstances and with each bearing the secret of the other, how long can they keep up playing their game?
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mar S. Torres
- Original Title
- Jack and Jill
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Sampaguita Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mar S. Torres
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Mar S. Torres
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jack and Jill
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What is Jack and Jill about?
Siblings Benita and Gorio play twisted roles: she drives a jeepney, he does all the household chores; she gets into brawls with men, he prefers to be called "Glory." All these they do in support of their father, Mang Ambo, a driver for the rich and reckless Gardo, son of the elite Don Quinito and Doña Teresita. When Mang Ambo's health fails him, he introduces Benita to the family, disguised as a boy named Itoy. Gorio, on the other hand, runs away to look for a job and ends up being taken in and mistaken for an actual girl by Doña Teresita as her own "daughter." Living in totally new circumstances and with each bearing the secret of the other, how long can they keep up playing their game?
Who directed Jack and Jill?
Jack and Jill was directed by Mar S. Torres.
Who stars in Jack and Jill?
The principal cast of Jack and Jill includes Lolita Rodriguez, Dolphy, Rogelio de la Rosa, Luciano B. Carlos, Herminia Carranza.
When was Jack and Jill released and how long is it?
Jack and Jill was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.