American Adobo movie poster

American Adobo

"Sex is the appetizer. Love is the main course. Friendship is the dessert."

September 29, 2001 1h 44m 4.2/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 2001. American Adobo is a comedy/romance film. directed by Laurice Guillen.

Starring Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, and Ricky Davao

Synopsis

The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 29, 2001 24 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 4.2/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Budget $344 Production budget
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Box Office $342.9K 996.7x return
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Language TL Original language
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Country United States of America + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
TL
Budget
$344
Revenue
$342,855

Production Companies

  • Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
  • Unitel Classics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Adobo about?

The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner ...

Who directed American Adobo?

American Adobo was directed by Laurice Guillen.

How long is American Adobo?

American Adobo has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was American Adobo released?

American Adobo was released on September 29, 2001 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in American Adobo?

The main cast of American Adobo includes Christopher de Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Ricky Davao, Cherry Pie Picache, Paolo Montalbán.