Question 1

Why was Batch '81 released in 1982 despite the title '81?

Accepted Answer

Producer Marichu Maceda delayed the release by a year, fearing that its violence and explicit attack on martial law would not pass the censor board under President Ferdinand Marcos.

Question 2

Which two legendary Filipino studios co-produced Batch '81?

Accepted Answer

The film was a joint venture between Sampaguita Pictures and LVN, two legendary studios from Philippine Cinema's Golden Age that were also business rivals.

Question 3

How did Mark Gil's son Timothy choose his screen name?

Accepted Answer

Timothy, son of Mark Gil and Bing Pimentel, later used his father's character name Sid Lucero as his screen name when he entered show business. He was one year old when the film released.

Question 4

What real-life relationship did the lead actors have during filming?

Accepted Answer

Bing Pimentel, who played Mark Gil's love interest in the film, was actually his wife in real life at that time.

Question 5

Which songs were mashed up in the fraternity's performance number?

Accepted Answer

The performance number of the Alpha Kappa Omega frat was a mashup of 'Wilkomen' and 'Money Money' from the musical film Cabaret (1972).

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