Captain Barbell (1986): Cast
Captain Barbell is a 1986 fantasy comedy starring Edu Manzano as Captain Barbell, Goliath and Beth Bautista. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Viva Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Captain Barbell About?
The premise of Captain Barbell without spoilers.
Teng‑Teng is an orphan who scrapes a living collecting junk, yet he remains hopeful and shares his meager earnings with other needy people. Recognized for his self‑lessness, he receives a magical barbell that transforms him into Captain Barbell to battle the evil Gagamba—a female spider who can assume human form. Meanwhile, his love interest Rosamarie falls for the hero, leaving Teng‑Teng to prove his true identity.
Captain Barbell Themes & Keywords
· 44 tags- child kidnapping
- character name as title
- captain barbell character
- two word title
- fat woman
- superhero action
- superhero fantasy
- evil
- based on comic
- darna character
- filipino superhero
- tricycle
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- running out of gas
- restaurant
- laundry
- kidnapping
- junk
- junkyard
- ironing
- hostage
- hostage taker
- hostage on top of the building
- generosity
- full moon
- food stall
- fight in the sky
- extortion
- drink
- disco
- crystal ball
- courting
- coin
- chinese boss
- cave
- cart
- bar bell
- 1980s
- werewolf
- cemetery
- remake
- good versus evil
- superhero
- orphan
- dumb bell
Captain Barbell Cast & Characters
Edu Manzano leads the cast as Captain Barbell, with Goliath as Midget Captain Barbell and Beth Bautista as Gagamba.
- Edu Manzano as Captain Barbell
- Goliath as Midget Captain Barbell
- Beth Bautista as Gagamba
- Ricky Davao as Huramentado
Also Starring in Captain Barbell
· 27 more- Sharon Cuneta Darna
- Rez Cortez Atong
- Nova Villa Aling Tinay
- Pinky Amador Lady at the Party
- Tonton Gutierrez Aswang
- Lea Salonga Rosemarie
- Bing Loyzaga Bing
- Dina Bonnevie Dina
- Dencio Padilla Police Chief
- Ruel Vernal Bugoy
- Gladys Reyes Kidnap Victim
- Herbert Bautista Teng-Teng
- Leroy Salvador Maestro
- Rudy Meyer Police Investigator
- Vina Morales Kidnap Victim
- Florence Carvajal Fat Sister
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- Nena Perez Rubio Fat Mother
- Mia Pratts Liza
- Jopet De Guzman Fat Brother
- Dennis Da Silva Yoyong
- Jay-Jay Salvador Rudy
- Mon Lee Chan
- Rose Ann Gonzales Kidnap Victim
- Boy Fajardo Fat Brother
- Richard Salcedo Taong Paniki
- Arthur Cantilleps Wallman
- Presly Ruiz Gay Devil
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Captain Barbell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Captain Barbell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Captain Barbell?
Captain Barbell runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was Captain Barbell released?
Captain Barbell was released on December 25, 1986.
Who is in the cast of Captain Barbell?
Captain Barbell stars Edu Manzano as Captain Barbell, Goliath as Midget Captain Barbell and Beth Bautista as Gagamba, among 31 credited actors.
Does Captain Barbell have a post-credit scene?
No. Captain Barbell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Captain Barbell in?
The original language of Captain Barbell is Tagalog.
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