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Drama thriller

Batch ’81 (1982): Cast

Batch ’81 (1982) movie poster

Batch ’81 is a 1982 drama thriller directed by Mike de Leon, starring Mark Gil as Sid Lucero, Raquel Villavicencio and Chanda Romero. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

Batch ’81 (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Mike de Leon
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Batch ’81 About?

The premise of Batch ’81 without spoilers.

In a hidden world where obedience masquerades as freedom and authority is enforced through violence, 26‑year‑old pre‑medical student Sid Lucero seeks membership in the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity. During a six‑month initiation, he and six other pledges endure brutal physical and psychological abuse both inside and beyond the fraternity house.

Batch ’81 Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • brawl
  • hazing
  • fraternity
  • bare chested male
  • bare chested male bondage
  • college
  • violence
  • university
  • torture
  • teacher
+2 more
  • gang war
  • frat party
Cast & crew

Batch ’81 Cast & Characters

Mark Gil leads the cast as Sid Lucero, with Raquel Villavicencio as Tina's Friend and Chanda Romero as Jenny Estrada. Directed by Mike de Leon; 13 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Batch ’81

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Videos

Batch ’81 Videos

The clip of Batch ’81.

AKO BATCH '81 (1982) Movie Clip - Electrocution Scene
Details

Batch ’81 Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “81浪潮” and “バッチ '81”.

Also known as
  • 81浪潮
  • バッチ '81

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FAQ

Batch ’81 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Batch ’81, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Batch ’81?

Batch ’81 runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Batch ’81 released?

Batch ’81 was released on May 17, 1982.

Who directed Batch ’81?

Batch ’81 was directed by Mike de Leon.

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Who is in the cast of Batch ’81?

Batch ’81 stars Mark Gil as Sid Lucero, Raquel Villavicencio as Tina's Friend and Chanda Romero as Jenny Estrada, among 13 credited actors.

Does Batch ’81 have a post-credit scene?

No. Batch ’81 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Batch ’81 in?

The original language of Batch ’81 is Tagalog.

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