ZUMA
Director: Jun Raquiza
PHILIPPINES
141mins I Fantasy, Action, Drama I Filipino NO SUBS I 1985
Section / Program
Pinoy Fantasma Klasiks
FREE ONLINE SCREENING
PRIMETIME TV (SolarFlix)
Zuma a is a movie remake of one of the oldest and most popular comic books in the Philippines. It tells the story of a group of archaeologists who unearth a snake-god named Zuma, a creature donning a snake over his shoulder which perfectly accentuates his monster-like features.
Cast: Max Laurel, Snooky Serna, Mark Gil, Dang Cecilio, Charlie Davao, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Raquel Monteza, Louella de Cordova, Mark Joseph, Marie Blanca, and Tony Carreon
Writer: Jim Fernandez (comics & characters), Manny Rodriguez (screenplay), Herman Robles (story adaptation for the screen), Ben S. Maniclang (co-creator)
Based on the comic series by: Jim Fernandez with artist Hal Santiago
Free Online Screening
OCT 17, 2023 - NOV 3, 2023
MATURE THEMES
Jun Raquiza was born on 29 July 1947 in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was a director and actor, known for Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay (1973), Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol (1974), Katawang Lupa (1975), Putik Ka Man...sa Alabok Magbalik (1976) and Bruno (1988). He died on 10 April 2004. Zuma would be his most popular film, becoming a cult film with a unique following.