Cain & Abel

– In this modern-day version of the biblical legend on Cain and Abel, strong-willed matriarch Señora ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 52 Minutes
Release Year:
1982
Original Name:
Cain at Abel
Cain & Abel (1982) - Also known as Cain at Abel

In this modern-day version of the biblical legend on Cain and Abel, strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son Ellis over the older Loren whom she blames for the death of her husband. Ellis grows up cowardly and spoiled while Loren becomes a responsible family man despite his increasing resentment towards his mother. What began as a sibling rivalry develops into a deep feud that would later escalate into a large-scale war - with all the mayhem and bloodshed.

Producing Country:
Genre:

Cain & Abel (1982) - Trailer

Release Date:

08 Oct 1982

Language:

Filipino, Tagalog, English

Director:

Lino Brocka

Writer:

Ricardo Lee (story and screenplay)

Main Actors:

Christopher De Leon, Phillip Salvador, Carmi Martin, Cecille Castillo

Plot:

A modern-day version of the biblical legend on Cain and Abel. Strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son Ellis over the older Loren whom she blames for the death of her husband. Ellis grows up cowardly and spoiled while Loren becomes a responsible family man despite his increasing resentment towards his mother. What began as a sibling rivalry develops into a deep feud that would later escalate into a large-scale war - with all the mayhem and bloodshed.

Awards:

5 wins & 10 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10