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Lightning (1989): Cast

Lightning (1989) movie poster

Lightning is a 1989 short film directed by Joey Agbayani, starring Noel F. Lim as Press and Anthony Maculangan. It runs 9 minutes.

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Lightning (1989) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
9 min
Director
Joey Agbayani
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lightning About?

The premise of Lightning without spoilers.

A sharp editorial cartoon satire follows a determined journalist who battles a corrupt politician and his private army. The reporter’s pencil, like Pinocchio’s nose, lengthens with each falsehood, turning the story into a relentless cat‑and‑mouse chase between truth and deception, as the media landscape trembles under the weight of fabricated narratives.

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Cast & crew

Lightning Cast & Characters

Noel F. Lim leads the cast as Press, with Anthony Maculangan. Directed by Joey Agbayani.

From the director

More from Joey Agbayani

One more film directed by Joey Agbayani: The Ghostwriter.

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FAQ

Lightning FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Lightning?

Lightning runs 9 minutes.

When was Lightning released?

Lightning was released in 1989.

Who directed Lightning?

Lightning was directed by Joey Agbayani.

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Who is in the cast of Lightning?

Lightning stars Noel F. Lim as Press and Anthony Maculangan.

Does Lightning have a post-credit scene?

No. Lightning has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lightning in?

The original language of Lightning is Tagalog.

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