Tubog sa Ginto (English: Dipped in Gold) is a 1970 Philippine drama film written and directed by Lino Brocka, based on the comics serial of the same name by Mars Ravelo. It starred Eddie Garcia as a married businessman and a closeted homosexual who committed an affair with the driver. It co-stars Lolita Rodriguez, Mario O'Hara, Jay Ilagan, Hilda Koronel, Luis Gonzales, and Marissa Delgado.
Produced and distributed by Lea Productions, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 1970.
Plot Don Benito is a successful entrepreneur married to Doña Emma and father to their son, Santi. Don Benito starts a love affair with the family driver Diego. As the affair between Don Benito and Diego continues, Doña Emma grows dissatisfied with the marriage and starts a series of affairs with other men.
Teenage lovers Santi and Joni accidentally discover Doña Emma's and Don Benito's respective love affairs. Diego tries to blackmail Don Benito by hiring a photographer to record their trysts. Instead of paying off Diego, Don Benito loses his money by gambling. Failing to get money from Don Benito, Diego seduces Doña Emma.
Cast Lolita Rodriguez as Emma Eddie Garcia as Don Benito Luis Gonzales as Celso Hilda Koronel as Joni Jay Ilagan as Santi Marissa Delgado as Gracita Mario O'Hara as Diego Veronica Palileo as Chichi Joonee Gamboa as Brix Joe Avelino Lorli Villanueva Angie Ferro Tony Carreon Glenn Bernardo Josie Perez Baby Jimenez Inday dela Cruz Lito Franquelli
Production
The film was based on a comics serial created and written by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by Elpidio Torres, published in Tagalog Klasiks.
According to film critic Hammy Sotto, Tubog sa Ginto received an invitation to participate in the 1972 Venice Film Festival, but Lea Productions refused the invitation.
Reception Accolades Award-giving organization Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result 19th FAMAS Awards 22 May 1971 Best Picture Tubog sa Ginto Best Director Lino Brocka Best Actor Eddie Garcia Best Actress Lolita Rodriguez Best Supporting Actor Mario O'Hara Best Story Mars Ravelo Best Screenplay Lino Brocka Best Cinematography (Color) Steve Perez Best Editing Felizardo Santos Best Musical Score Doming Valdez
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