Joyful Mystery (1984): Cast & Where to Watch
Joyful Mystery is a 1984 crime thriller directed by Abbo Q. Dela Cruz, starring Johnny Delgado as Mesiong, Tony Santos and Ronnie Lazaro. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes. Rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Abbo Q. Dela Cruz
- Original language
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Tagalog - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Joyful Mystery About?
The premise of Joyful Mystery without spoilers.
In the name of money, will you gamble your soul? The lives of three destitute friends—Mesiong, Ponsoy and Jamin—change when a plane crashes into a nearby mountain. Villagers rush not to aid victims but to loot the wreckage. The trio finds a dead American’s briefcase full of cash and keep it. The greedy mayor and his men then abduct them, demanding the loot.
Joyful Mystery Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- buried body
- filipino drama
- kaingin system
- wedding feast
- out of breath
- suspense
- ear cut off by tin can
- ear cut off
- playing cards
- rat
- molestation
- torture
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- guerilla
- harmonica
- car stuck in mud
- stuck in mud
- jeepney
- rain
- plaza
- speech
- public speaker
- anti rat campaign
- marriage proposal
- wedding proposal
- airline
- stretcher
- corpse
- nurse
- wreckage
- airline representative
- photographer
- rescue team
- red cross
- broomstick
- birdcage
- military truck
- passenger
- canned food
- watch
- laundry
- radio
- greed
- savage
- money
- crash site
- looting
- jungle
- airplane
- dancing
- joy
Where to Watch Joyful Mystery
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Joyful Mystery Cast & Characters
Johnny Delgado leads the cast as Mesiong, with Tony Santos as Ponsoy and Ronnie Lazaro as Jamin. Directed by Abbo Q. Dela Cruz; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Abbo Q. Dela Cruz
- Johnny Delgado as Mesiong
- Tony Santos as Ponsoy
- Ronnie Lazaro as Jamin
- Vangie Labalan as Marcela
Also Starring in Joyful Mystery
· 20 more- Peque Gallaga Mr. Murphy - Dead Passenger
- Ray Ventura Santos
- Ama Quiambao Ada
- Alicia Alonzo Pinang
- Lito Anzures Castro
- Mely Mallari Marta
- Mario Taguiwalo Mayor Pedro Valle
- Robert Antonio Captain Salgado
- Perry Fajardo Marcial
- Benjamin Delina Luis
- Maria Montes Ising
- Susanna Faller Inang Iska
- Romeo Igloria Benito
- Wilfredo Saludares Didong
- Filemon Faller Julian
- Kenneth Hutalla Tiko
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- Lorenza Nanong Priscilla
- Mary Jane Salvanera Pinang's Baby
- Susano Dealino Kalihim Cruz
- Arbie Antonio
Joyful Mystery Also Known As
Also known as “よろこびの神秘”.
- Also known as
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- よろこびの神秘
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Joyful Mystery FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Joyful Mystery, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Joyful Mystery?
Joyful Mystery runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Joyful Mystery released?
Joyful Mystery was released on June 18, 1984.
Who directed Joyful Mystery?
Joyful Mystery was directed by Abbo Q. Dela Cruz.
More films by Abbo Q. Dela Cruz Who is in the cast of Joyful Mystery?
Joyful Mystery stars Johnny Delgado as Mesiong, Tony Santos as Ponsoy and Ronnie Lazaro as Jamin, among 24 credited actors.
Where can I watch Joyful Mystery?
In the US, Joyful Mystery is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store (availability from JustWatch).
Does Joyful Mystery have a post-credit scene?
No. Joyful Mystery has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Joyful Mystery in?
The original language of Joyful Mystery is Tagalog.
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