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Captain Barbell (1986) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1986 · 107 mins · Tagalog
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- Starring
- Lea Salonga, Rez Cortez, Gladys Reyes, Ricky Davao, Pinky Amador, Tonton Gutierrez
Teng‑Teng is an orphan who scrapes a living collecting junk, yet he remains hopeful and shares his meager earnings with other needy people. Recognized for his self‑lessness, he receives a magical barbell that transforms him into Captain Barbell to battle the evil Gagamba—a female spider who can assume human form. Meanwhile, his love interest Rosamarie falls for the hero, leaving Teng‑Teng to prove his true identity.
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