“Hitman“ tells the story of Ben (played by Cesar), a man seeking revenge for the brutal death of his family committed by the very people who hired him to kill people. Along the way, he meets Gina (Sam Pinto) which compounds the situation and brings Ben to a crossroad. The story happens in just 48 hours with one scene vital to the next that viewers can’t afford to miss out on any one.
Practical Effects
Old-school Filipino action: real stunts, real sweat, zero green screen.
Editing
Tight 95 minutes where every scene locks into the next — no fat.
Acting
Cesar Montano directs himself through a moral breakdown in real time.
Director
Cesar Montano
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Cesar Montano was already a Philippine cinema legend; directing himself here was a power move in the country's tight-knit action scene.
Sam Pinto was primarily a model and TV host at the time — this was her risky pivot to dramatic acting that split critics.
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