title: Contreras Gang
text: # Contreras Gang
  
  Contreras Gang is a 1991 Philippine action film edited and directed by Pepe Marcos. The film stars Edu Manzano as the gang leader, along with Rez Cortez, Kevin Delgado, Dindo Arroyo, Willie Revillame and Eric Francisco as the gang members. It was one of the entries in the 1991 Metro Manila Film Festival.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Edu Manzano as Mario Contreras
  * Cristina Gonzales as Nanette
  * Johnny Delgado as Sgt. Pascual
  * Monsour Del Rosario as Lt. Lazaro
  * Rez Cortez as Tony
  * Kevin Delgado as Ricky
  * Dindo Arroyo as Albert
  * Willie Revillame as Bong
  * Eric Francisco as Edwin
  * Delia Razon as Ricky's Mother
  * Bon Vibar as Ricky's Father
  * Marita Zobel as Mario's Mother
  * Romeo Rivera as Mario's Father
  * Jeena Alvarez as Mario's Sister
  * Ester Chavez as Nanette's Mother
  * Ross Rival as Nanette's Brother
  * Tony Carreon as Beheaded Child's Grandfather
  * Sunshine Dizon as Beheaded Child
  * Zeny Zabala as Chinese Wife
  * Sauro Cotoco as Chinese Husband
  * Karen Cua as Chinsese Daughter
  * Liza Mojica as Yaya
  * Joseph Serra as Mr. Abaya
  
  ## Reception
  
  Elvira Mata of the Manila Standard gave Contreras Gang a negative review. He criticized the flaws in its storyline, the recycled musical score used in the film and the poor drama scenes. Mata cites the fight scenes, blowing up a jewelry shop and giving the head of a child as the only best parts of the film.
  
  ## Awards
  
  | Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | 1991 | 17th Manila Film Festival | Best Picture | Contreras Gang | Nominated | |
  | 1992 | 40th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Edu Manzano | Nominated | |
  