Manila's Finest

Manila's Finest is a 2015 Filipino action film directed by William G. Mayo and written by Jose Carreon. Inspired by the life of Manila Police Col. Jimmy Tiu, it stars Jeric Raval, Mark Anthony Fernandez, Bangs Garcia, Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin, Jay Prince Armodoval (also producer), Joko Diaz, Leo Martinez, Jao Mapa, Rich Asuncion and Rommel Padilla. Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), this was Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in Mayo's 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.^[1] Produced by Prince Armor Productions, the film was released by Viva Films on December 9, 2015.

Manila's Finest
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	William G. Mayo
Written by	Jose Carreon
Produced by	Prince Armodoval
Starring	Jeric Raval Bangs Garcia Mark Anthony Fernandez
Cinematography	Edward G. Mayo
Edited by	Edward G. Mayo
Music by	Edward G. Mayo
Production companies	Prince Armor Productions Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association Viva Films
Distributed by	Viva Films
Release dates	November 26, 2015 (2015-11-26) (Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay) December 9, 2015 (2015-12-09)
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Cast

• Jeric Raval as Col. Jimmy Tiu
• Mark Anthony Fernandez as Ismael Lorenzo
• Bangs Garcia as Miriam de Dios
• Danilo "Brownie" Pansalin as Gorez dela Cruz
• Jay Prince Armodoval as Jay Capapaz
• Joko Diaz as Brando
• Leo Martinez as Gen. Dela Paz
• Jao Mapa as Rico
• Rich Asuncion as Mylene de Dios
• Rommel Padilla as Col. Lazaro
• Dianne Medina as Jenny Tiu
• Jethro Ramirez as Bryan
• Alvin Anson as Akhmed Omar
• Boy Alano as lookout
• Janice Jurado as Aling Josie
• Amay Bisaya as snatcher
• Leon Miguel as rebel leader
• Rylan Flores as Jake
• Ghen Gabriel as Mrs. Dela Cruz
• Gypsy Briones as Sarah
• Regine Mendieta as wife of Nigerian
• Jim Gaines Jr. as Nigerian
• Sam Buensuceso as police asset
• JC Clint Nicolas as son of Nigerian
• Robert Rivera as rebel leader
• Levi Ignacio as Sgt. Villegaz

Production

Manila's Finest was shot in the City of Manila and in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan.^[2] Other than a special appearance in Gangster Lolo (2014), Manila's Finest marks actor Jeric Raval's first starring role in 13 years, last starring in the 2002 film Lapu-Lapu.^[1]

Release

Manila's Finest was released in theaters on December 9, 2015;^[3] Viva had previously aimed for a June 2015 release date.^[1] A press conference for the film was held on August 1, 2015, at the Mowelfund Plaza in Quezon City.^[4][5]

Home media

On September 1, 2021, Cine Mo! made the film available for streaming without charge on YouTube,^[6] while also being available on Vivamax.^[7]

Critical response

ClickTheCity writer Philbert Dy gave the film one out of five stars, stating that it was "hilariously bad".^[8]