American Adobo
“Sex is the appetizer. Love is the main course. Friendship is the dessert.”
Synopsis
The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).
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Christopher de Leon
Mike
Dina Bonnevie
Marissa
Ricky Davao
Gerry
Cherry Pie Picache
Tere
Paolo Montalbán
Raul
Keesha Sharp
Debbie
Sandy Andolong
Emma
Gloria Romero
Gerry's Mother
Martha Millan
Candy
Marcel Simoneau
Sal
Randy Becker
Sam
Susan Valdez-LeGoff
Gigi Manalastas
Sol Oca
Lorna
Wayne Maugans
Chris
Martha Millan
Candy Manalastas
Lorli Villanueva
Lydia
Jojo Gonzalez
Frank
Luis Pedron
Nonong
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 29, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$344
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$343K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
996.67x
+$343K net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurice Guillen
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincent R. Nebrida
- Original Score
- Nonong Buencamino
- Original Title
- American Adobo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $344
- Worldwide Gross
- $343K
- Production Studios
- Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions, Unitel Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurice Guillen
Vincent R. Nebrida
Nonong Buencamino
Lee Briones-Meily
Efren Jarlego
Kevin J. Foxe, Tony Gloria, Steve Max Grenyo, Vincent R. Nebrida, Charo Santos
Department Leadership Roster
Laurice Guillen
Director
Vincent R. Nebrida
Screenplay
Tony Gloria
Producer
Steve Max Grenyo
Producer
Vincent R. Nebrida
Producer
Lee Briones-Meily
Director of Photography
Efren Jarlego
Editor
Fiel Zabat
Production Design
Nonong Buencamino
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for American Adobo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Adobo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Adobo about?
The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).
Who directed American Adobo?
American Adobo was directed by Laurice Guillen.
Who stars in American Adobo?
The principal cast of American Adobo includes Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Paolo Montalbán.
When was American Adobo released and how long is it?
American Adobo was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of American Adobo?
American Adobo had a reported production budget of $344 and grossed $343K at the worldwide box office (996.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for American Adobo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Adobo was composed by Nonong Buencamino.