HiLdA KoRoNeL: TILL DEATH DO US PART

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TILL DEATH DO US PART

TILL DEATH DO US PART

Basic Details

· Title: Till Death Do Us Part (1972)

· Director: Ishmael Bernal (one of the National Artists for Film in the Philippines) IMDb Video 48

· Story by: Carlo J. Caparas; Screenplay by: Orlando R. Nadres Video 48 IMDb

· Production Company: Lea Productions IMDb Video 48

· Release Date: September 7, 1972 (Philippines) Video 48 Trakt

· Runtime: ~90 minutes (1 hr 30 min) Trakt

· Language: Tagalog / Filipino Trakt Moviefone

Cast & Characters

· Hilda Koronel

· Cocoy Laurel

· Marissa Delgado

· Eddie Garcia

· Raul Aragon

· Pinky de Leon (introducing)

· Ernie Zarate, Mercy Santa Maria, Raul Salvador

· SOS Daredevils (appearing group/stunt performers)
All credited in full cast listings. IMDb Video 48 Trakt

Creative Team & Technical Credits

· Cinematography: Loreto Isleta Video 48

· Music: José Mari Chan Video 48

· Directed by: Ishmael Bernal

· Story / Screenplay: Carlo J. Caparas / Orlando R. Nadres IMDb Video 48

Synopsis / Plot

A detailed plot synopsis isn't publicly available in film databases. However, based on the dramatic title and Bernal’s style, the film likely centers on intense relational or family conflict, underscored by themes of commitment and betrayal. If you'd like, I can explore newspaper archives or contact video collectors for a full storyline reconstruction.

Posters & Visual Materials

· Newspaper promo ad (above) from Video48 blog—includes cast and premiere date.

· GoldPoster lists a single poster for the film, though a preview image isn't publicly embedded. GoldPoster

· Like many films from the era, official high-resolution posters are rare; collector vaults like Video48 are your best bet.

Music & Soundtrack

· Composer: José Mari Chan — credited, but no known commercial soundtrack release exists. Video 48

· Music likely survives only in archival film prints or collector transfers.

Reception & Legacy

· The film received 1 win and 1 nomination, although specifics aren’t detailed in public databases. GoldPoster

· It marked an early collaboration between Hilda Koronel and Ishmael Bernal—a partnership that added to the era’s acclaimed dramatic film output. Wikipedia Video 48

Availability

· No official streaming, DVD, or digital version is currently listed in major platforms. Moviefone

· To access the film, consider contacting Philippine film archives (e.g., FDCP, ABS-CBN Film Archives, Mowelfund) or archives like Video48 for possible viewing or scans.

Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Title	Till Death Do Us Part (1972)
Director	Ishmael Bernal
Story / Screenplay	Carlo J. Caparas / Orlando R. Nadres
Cast	Hilda Koronel, Cocoy Laurel, Marissa Delgado, Eddie Garcia, Raul Aragon, Pinky de Leon (introducing), others
Music	José Mari Chan
Cinematography	Loreto Isleta
Runtime	~90 minutes
Release Date	September 7, 1972
Language	Filipino / Tagalog
Poster Available	Promo ad; goldposter listing
Awards	1 win, 1 nomination (details unspecified)
Availability	No known streaming or release; archival access recommended

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