Tubog sa Ginto

Tubog sa Ginto
Directed byLino Brocka
Screenplay byLino Brocka
Based on
Tubog sa Ginto
by Mars Ravelo
Produced byEmilia Blas
Starring
CinematographySteve Perez
Edited byFelizardo Santos
Music byDoming Valdez
Production
company
Lea Productions
Distributed byLea Productions
Release date
  • 25 December 1970 (1970-12-25)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Tubog sa Ginto (English: Dipped in Gold) is a 1970 Philippine drama film written and directed by Lino Brocka, based on the comics serial of the same name by Mars Ravelo. It starred Eddie Garcia as a married businessman and a closeted homosexual who committed an affair with the driver.[1] It co-stars Lolita Rodriguez, Mario O'Hara, Jay Ilagan, Hilda Koronel, Luis Gonzales, and Marissa Delgado.

Produced and distributed by Lea Productions, the film was theatrically released on December 25, 1970.

Plot

Don Benito is a successful entrepreneur married to Doña Emma and father to their son, Santi. Don Benito starts a love affair with the family driver Diego. As the affair between Don Benito and Diego continues, Doña Emma grows dissatisfied with the marriage and starts a series of affairs with other men.

Teenage lovers Santi and Joni accidentally discover Doña Emma's and Don Benito's respective love affairs. Diego tries to blackmail Don Benito by hiring a photographer to record their trysts. Instead of paying off Diego, Don Benito loses his money by gambling. Failing to get money from Don Benito, Diego seduces Doña Emma.[2]

Cast

Production

The film was based on a comics serial created and written by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by Elpidio Torres, published in Tagalog Klasiks.[2]

According to film critic Hammy Sotto, Tubog sa Ginto received an invitation to participate in the 1972 Venice Film Festival, but Lea Productions refused the invitation.[2]

Reception

Accolades

Award-giving organization Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
19th FAMAS Awards 22 May 1971 Best Picture Tubog sa Ginto Nominated [3]
Best Director Lino Brocka Won
Best Actor Eddie Garcia Won
Best Actress Lolita Rodriguez Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Mario O'Hara Nominated
Best Story Mars Ravelo Nominated
Best Screenplay Lino Brocka Nominated
Best Cinematography (Color) Steve Perez Nominated
Best Editing Felizardo Santos Nominated
Best Musical Score Doming Valdez Nominated

References

  1. ↑ Tariman, Pablo A. (July 24, 2013). "Revisiting Brocka's 1971 gay classic". Rappler. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 Tariman, Pablo A. "Lino Brocka's Tubog sa Ginto MHL circa 1971". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2024-06-01.
  3. ↑ Hernando, Mario (1993). Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Cultural Center of the Philippines. p. 246. ISBN 9789718546161. Retrieved 30 June 2026 – via Google Books.


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