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| Directed by | Luciano B. Carlos |
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| Based on | Darna by Mars Ravelo |
| Produced by | Lily Monteverde |
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| Edited by | Rogelio Salvador |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Darna, Kuno...? (lit. 'Darna, for real?') is a 1979 Filipino film directed by Luciano B. Carlos and co-written by Toto Belano. Produced under the action comedy and fantasy genres, it is a parody of Mars Ravelo's comic book character and female superhero Darna. The role of Darna Kuno is played by Filipino actor, Dolphy.[1][2] The film was released on March 30, 1979. Darna was first published on May 13, 1950, written by Mars Ravelo and illustrated by Nestor Redondo, who illustrated for DC and Marvel Comics.[3]
In the film, the superheroine Darna is pregnant and can not perform her heroic duties until she gives birth. She appoints a man as her temporary replacement. Darna's magical stone transforms the man into a cross-dressing superhero who wears Darna's feminine costume. The replacement has to defend his position against other would-be replacements of Darna. And all of the would-be heroes have to fight against an alien invasion.
- ^ "Lalaking 'Darna'". GMA News. September 20, 2007. Retrieved February 22, 2020.
- ^ "Darna Kuno". Superheroes Lives. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ Oquiza, Ryan (July 21, 2022) [2015]. "A brief history of "Darna" adaptations". CNN Philippines Life. Entertainment. International Edition: Nine Media Corp. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved January 15, 2024.