JOHN Arcilla as Antonio Luna.
Apart from its Philippine premiere at SM Megamall on Sept. 9, Jerrold Tarog’s “Heneral Luna” will have several screenings abroad.
After its special screenings in New York, Washington DC/Maryland and Dubai, the historical film will be screened in Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m., at the Krikorian Monrovia Cinema (for tickets, 626-782-1690), and in San Francisco, 7 p.m., at the Marina Theatre (for tickets, 415-336-9971).
It will also have a theatrical release in key US cities mid-October.
Students will be given 50-percent ticket discount in Metro Manila and nationwide (either as individuals or classes in a block screening) by all SM Cinemas, Ayala Cinemas and Robinson Cinemas (the country’s three biggest theater chains) upon presentation of the student’s ID.
The epic top-bills John Arcilla in the title role, with Joem Bascon, Alex Medina, Archie Alemania, Arron Villaflor, Mon Confiado, Epy Quizon, Nonie Buencamino, Mylene Dizon, and with the special participation of Paulo Avelino. The epic is produced by Ed Rocha and executive produced by Fernando Ortigas.