# 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival

The 13th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1987.
Six entries participated in the 10-day festival. Olongapo, The Great American Dream was adjudged Best Picture in the 1987 Metro Manila Film Festival as well as the Best Supporting Actress for Susan Africa among others. Anthony Alonzo once again received the Best Actor Award for Anak Badjao and Melanie Marquez was awarded the Best Actress Award as well as the Best Story for The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez. Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon) was the highest-grossing entry in the festival.

## Entries

| Title | Starring | Studio | Director | Genre |
| 1+1=12+1 (Cheaper By The Dozen) | Susan Roces, Eddie Gutierrez, Roderick Paulate, Lotlot de Leon, Sheryl Cruz, Matet de Leon, Dranreb Belleza, Brylle Mondejar, Jigo Garcia, Jaypee De Guzman, Chuckie Dreyfus, Katrin Gonzales, Isabel Granada, RR Herrera | Regal Films | Mike Relon Makiling | Comedy, Family |
| Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon) | Dolphy, Paquito Diaz, Carlos 'Sonny' Padilla, Manny Boy Quizon, Freddie Quizon, Edgar Quizon, Rommel Valdez Dick Israel, Renato del Prado, Max Vera, Francis Magalona | RVQ Productions | Angel Labra | Action, Comedy |
| Anak Badjao | Anthony Alonzo, Charito Solis, Tony Santos Sr., Liza Lorena, Alicia Alonzo, Marithes Samson, Isadora | Triple A Films | Jose Antonio Alonzo and Jerry Tirazona | Action, Drama |
| Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay | Charito Solis, Ricky Davao, Pinky Suarez, Jestoni Alarcon, Rita Avila, Jojo Alejar, Romnick Sarmenta, Jennifer Sevilla | Seiko Films | Mauro Gia Samonte|ceb|Mauro Samonte | Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Olongapo...The Great American Dream | Jacklyn Jose, Chanda Romero, Joel Torre, Susan Africa, Marilou Sadiua, Pete Cooper, Raoul Aragonn, Joy Virata | Asian American Film Institute | Chito Roño | Drama |
| The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez | Melanie Marquez, Caridad Sanchez, Tony Santos Sr., Rosemarie Gil, Rene Salud, Totoy Marquez, Maya dela Cuesta | Miracle Boy Films International | Artemio Marquez | Drama |

## Winners and nominees
### Awards

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
| Best Film | Best Director |
| Olongapo, The Great American Dream The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez (2nd Best Picture) Anak Badjao (3rd Best Picture) Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon) 1 + 1 = 12 + 1 Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay | Artemio Marquez – The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez |
| Best Actor | Best Actress |
| Anthony Alonzo – Anak Badjao | Melanie Marquez – The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez |
| Best Supporting Actor | Best Supporting Actress |
| Roderick Paulate – 1+1=12+1 | Susan Africa – Olongapo, The Great American Dream |
| Best Art Direction | Best Cinematography |
| Apol Salonga – Wag mong Bubuhayin ng Bangkay | Apolinario Cuenco – Anak Badjao |
| Best Sound Engineering | Best Music |
| Juanito Clemente – Olongapo, The Great American Dream | Marita Manuel – Anak badjao |
| Best Child Performer | Best Editing |
| Cheche Sta. Ana – Action Is Not Missing (Crack Platoon) | Rogelio Salvador – The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez |
| Best Story | Best Screenplay |
| Melanie Marquez – The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez | Frank Vrechek, Alan Cummings, and Ricardo Lee – Olongapo, The Great American Dream |

## Multiple awards

| Awards | Film |
| 5 | The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez |
| 4 | Olongapo, The Great American Dream |
| 4 | Anak Badjao |