Raketeros

''Raketeros'' is a 2013 Filipino comedy film directed by Randy Santiago and produced by Heaven's Best Entertainment starring Herbert Bautista, Dennis Padilla, Long Mejia, Andrew E., and Ogie Alcasid. The film was distributed by Star Cinema and released on August 7, 2013, as a part of the company's 20th anniversary presentation.Mayor Herbert Bautista Produces Own Comedy Movie Inspired By Success Of 'Sisterakas'
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Plot

Berto (Herbert Bautista), who works as a lineman in a cable company and lives with his only daughter Danica (Eula Caballero); Mando (Dennis Padilla), a billiards player who is estranged with his daughter Lyka (Karen Reyes); Julio (Ogie Alcasid), a part-time singer; and Andoy (Andrew E) a ‘religious priest’, was invited by their wealthy haciendero friend Don Miguel (Joey Marquez) for the 18th birthday of his daughter Juicy (Tippy Dos Santos). Don Miguel tasked his driver Mulong (Long Mejia) to fetch his friends, as well as to bring Juicy's birthday gown which was designed and made in Paris, France. The gown is estimated to cost $ 50,000 or PHP. 2, 000, 000. Mulong first fetched Berto after he was almost killed after being seduced by a woman. Berto didn't know that Mulong has a huge feelings for him. They then went to Mando and saved him from a group of men after Mando won PHP. 1,000,000 in a billiards contest. They went next to Julio in a funeral and to Andoy.

While on a gasoline station to buy food for their trip. Berto, Mando, Julio and Andoy met four lovely ladies named Winter (Wendy Valdez), Spring (Regine Angeles), Summer (Sam Pinto) and Fall (RR Enriquez). But their yellow Hummer, would become a target of a carnapping syndicate. At night, they went to a high-end nightclub for some drinks. Mulong who was drunk slept inside their Hummer. What he didn't know, two men took the Hummer while Berto, Mando, Julio and Andoy are having fun. When the Hummer reaches the warehouse, Mulong was taken hostage by the carnapping syndicate. The four men woke up realizing that the Hummer and Mulong was already gone. Mulong took the advantage to call Berto and told to him and what happened to him. But the two men woke up and Mulong put his cellphone down. Berto heard one of the men calling a restaurant, ordering a pizza. Upon hearing the address of the warehouse, they hurriedly ran to save Mulong. They used a tourist bus to get to the warehouse along with tourist from South Korea. The leader of the syndicate Dante (Mark Gil) saw Mulong and was recognized by Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall, all of them are also a part of the syndicate. Upon reaching the warehouse, a pizza delivery rider came. Berto disguised himself as a delivery rider in order for him and his friends to enter the warehouse. But, Winter recognized Berto and a fight ensued. Mulong was saved as well as the gown. As Berto, Mando, Julio and Andoy is about to leave, they were chased and one of the syndicate men shot a grenade launcher near the Hummer causing to fell the Hummer to the river. As Juicy arrived after a stay in a beach resort with her friends as well as Danica and Lyka, Miguel told her that her gown has not yet been brought by Mulong. When Don Miguel heard that Mulong might had an accident, and was heard by Lyka and Danica, in a fit of disgrace, he decided not to push through with the party. Mando, Julio, Andoy and Berto luckily survived but Juicy's gown already torn. But Andoy said to bring the gown to Juicy by hook or by crook. Berto, Mando Julio, Andoy and Mulong arrived at Don Miguel's mansion. The party was a cosplay-themed party. A mysterious visitor wearing a Darth Vader costume, is one of Don Miguel's friends. Upon removing his headgear, it was Dante, the leader of the carnapping syndicate that took the Hummer and kidnapped Mulong. Berto told Dante that they will let go of what happened and told him to change his racket and Dante said that he will think about it. When Miguel saw Juicy wearing the gown, he was confused about the gown, due to the fight that happened. But he said that it's alright and that Juicy liked it. The birthday party ended in a fireworks and became a concert-like party.

Cast

Main Cast

* Herbert Bautista as Berto
*Dennis Padilla as Mando
*Long Mejia as Mulong
* Andrew E. as Andoy
*Ogie Alcasid as Julio

Supporting cast

*Joey Marquez as Don Miguel
* Mark Gil as Dante
* Sam Pinto as Summer
* Ryan Bang
* Wendy Valdez as Winter
* RR Enriquez as Fall
* Regine Angeles as Spring
* Tippy Dos Santos as Juicy
* Rodjun Cruz as Rainier
* Eula Caballero as Danica Mote
*Karen Reyes as Lyca
* Markki Stroem as Mark
*Ryan Boyce as Paolo
* Ya Chang
* IC Mendoza
*Ahwel Paz
*Patricia Ismael
*Lassy

Cameo appearance

*Rufa Mae Quinto
*Nova Villa
*Jaime Fabregas
* Dimples Romana
*Jay Manalo
* Roi Vinzon
*Cherry Pie Picache
*Janice de Belen
*Regine Velasquez
* Roldan Aquino
*Jong Cuenco
*Niña Jose

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 3106096

2013 films
Philippine comedy films
Star Cinema comedy films
2013 comedy films