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Gusting Pusa

100 min

A scrappy, punchy ride through grimy streets, all flying fists, gunfire and rough charm that keeps you cheering for the underdog.

Directed by
Chito B. Tapawan
Genres
Action, Adventure
Overview
Starring action star Rudy Fernandez, Gusting Pusa is a fast-paced 1978 Philippine action-adventure film. The story revolves around a gritty, street-smart protagonist named Gusting—nicknamed "Pusa" (Cat) due to his agility and sharp survival instincts. Armed with a mystical anting-anting (amulet) that allegedly grants him special powers or extreme luck, Gusting navigates a dangerous underworld, clashing with relentless syndicates led by crooked characters. The film heavily showcases intense hand-to-hand combat, classic late-70s shootouts, and urban survival themes typical of the era's Pinoy action cinema.
How it feels
Tense, dark, earnest and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.
About
Survival, crime, violence, justice
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Directed by
Chito B. Tapawan
Genres
Action, Adventure
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour3
Realism5
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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