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Fantasy comedy

Puto (1987): Cast

Puto (1987) movie poster

Puto is a 1987 fantasy comedy directed by Leroy Salvador, starring Herbert Bautista as Puto, Bing Loyzaga and Luis Miguel. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Puto (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Leroy Salvador
Genres
Comedy , Fantasy
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Puto About?

The premise of Puto without spoilers.

Working after school to support his widowed mother, he sells cakes and is nicknamed Puto by his classmates. Though constantly teased, he stays kind and helpful. A compassionate dwarf grants him special powers, giving him the chance to chase his dream of winning a track‑and‑field race.

Puto Themes & Keywords

· 7 tags
  • one word title
  • rice cake
  • dwarf the creature
  • character name as title
  • food in title
  • underdog
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Puto Cast & Characters

Herbert Bautista leads the cast as Puto, with Bing Loyzaga and Luis Miguel as Luismi. Directed by Leroy Salvador; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Leroy Salvador

More films directed by Leroy Salvador: Pik Pak Boom, Jack & Jill, Nakagapos na Puso and Sana’y Wala Nang Wakas.

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FAQ

Puto FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Puto?

Puto runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Puto released?

Puto was released on November 4, 1987.

Who directed Puto?

Puto was directed by Leroy Salvador.

More films by Leroy Salvador

Who is in the cast of Puto?

Puto stars Herbert Bautista as Puto, Bing Loyzaga and Luis Miguel as Luismi, among 12 credited actors.

Does Puto have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Puto in?

The original language of Puto is Tagalog.

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