Deathrow (2000): Cast & Plot
Deathrow is a 2000 action drama directed by Joel Lamangan, starring Cogie Domingo as Sonny, Spanky Manikan and Pen Medina. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Joel Lamangan
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- GMA Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Deathrow About?
The premise of Deathrow without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raised in Manila’s slums by impoverished relatives, an orphan is forced into a robbery that ends in murder. Though a minor, he cannot prove his innocence and is sentenced to death row. There he meets a feared 70‑year‑old inmate who becomes his protector, profoundly shaping his survival and future beyond the prison walls.
Deathrow Themes & Keywords
· 17 tags- male nudity
- murder
- convicted
- prisoner
- drugs
- death row
- one word title
- human rights lawyer
- lawyer
- juvenile delinquent
- sodomy
- prison sentence
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- lethal injection
- jail
- death penalty
- capital punishment
- alcoholism
Deathrow Cast & Characters
Cogie Domingo leads the cast as Sonny, with Spanky Manikan as Fajardo and Pen Medina as Gabino. Directed by Joel Lamangan; 21 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joel Lamangan
- Cogie Domingo as Sonny
- Spanky Manikan as Fajardo
- Pen Medina as Gabino
- Ray Ventura as Mio
Also Starring in Deathrow
· 17 more- Eddie Garcia Lolo Sinat
- Mon Confiado Lukas
- Jaclyn Jose Gina
- Tony Mabesa Governor Asunta
- Nanding Josef Bangaw
- Soliman Cruz Digo
- Allan Paule Cenon
- Archie Adamos Donat
- Nonie Buencamino Nardo
- Menggie Cobarrubias Congressman Ravela
- Jim Pebanco Lupe
- Richard Quan Armand
- Joe Gruta Tuko
- Richard Arellano Ruben
- Ynez Veneracion Congressman's Girlfriend
- Angelika dela Cruz Sabel
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- Alvin J. Bernales Teban
Deathrow Plot Summary
What happens in Deathrow from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
From the crowded streets of Manila to the cold confines of a death row cell, the film follows Sonny Corpus as he is swept into a brutal, fragile world where power, fear, and loyalty collide. Cogie Domingo frames a life that begins with a reckless night and spirals into a fight for survival inside a brutal prison system.
Full summary
The whole story of Deathrow, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Deathrow?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the 16‑year‑old protagonist who is sentenced to death row?
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Deathrow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Deathrow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Deathrow?
Deathrow runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Deathrow released?
Deathrow was released on December 25, 2000.
Who directed Deathrow?
Deathrow was directed by Joel Lamangan.
More films by Joel Lamangan Who is in the cast of Deathrow?
Deathrow stars Cogie Domingo as Sonny, Spanky Manikan as Fajardo and Pen Medina as Gabino, among 21 credited actors.
Does Deathrow have a post-credit scene?
No. Deathrow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Deathrow in?
The original language of Deathrow is Tagalog.
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