Muslim .357
# Muslim .357

Muslim .357 (or Magnum Muslim .357) is a 1986 Philippine action film directed by and starring Fernando Poe Jr. as an undercover officer of the Philippine Constabulary. The film was both a box-office and critical success, earning nominations from various award giving bodies in the Philippines, twice winning the Best Actor award for Poe's performance. This, along with Poe's earlier portrayal of a Muslim hero in Zamboanga (1966), endeared Poe even more to Muslim audiences who are known to be passionate about the outcome of Poe's movies story-wise.

## Premise

When his superior sends him to Manila to unmask a powerful syndicate, 1st Lt. Jamal Razul (Fernando Poe Jr.), an undercover cop, takes a job posing as the bodyguard of an influential police major. But when the syndicate's cronies uncover his motives, Jamal finds himself running for his life. Meanwhile, his Muslim faith has him doing everything in his power to avenge the deaths of two innocent teenagers who helped him conceal his true identity.

## Cast

* Fernando Poe Jr. as 1st Lt. Jamal Razul
* Eddie Garcia as Capt. Rios
* Vivian Foz as Dess
* Paquito Diaz as Frankie
* Eddie Arenas as Sgt. Alex Suarez
* Max Alvarado as Imo
* Romy Diaz
* Vic Diaz
* Ruel Vernal as Bert
* Jimmy Fabregas as Jimmy
* Augusto Victa
* Ernie Zarate
* Nick Lizaso
* Vic Varrion
* Rey Tomenes
* Renato del Prado
* Fernando Fernandez
* Col. Juan Medalla (Ret.)
* Lt. Col. Luis T. Castro as himself
* Rey Langit as Sgt. Bulusan
* Christopher Paloma as Kikoy
* Michael Roberts as Buknoy
* Elvie Escaro
* Vickay Torres
* Rene Hawkins as Carding
* Nonoy De Guzman
* Belo Borja
* Jess Vargas
* Edward Torres
* Eddie Tuazon as Edwin
* Mel Arca
* Jimmy Reyes
* Ernie David
* Bert Garon
* Joe Estrada
* Buddy Dator
* Eddie Samonte
* Rey Valenzuela
* Boy Sta. Maria
* Renato Tanchingco
* Efren Belardo
* Telly Babasa
* Emy Gutierrez
* Eric Navarro
* Mario Cavero
* Pilo Puruganan
* Lito Francisco
* Boy Mediavillo
* Bebot Davao
* Jun Montano
* Omay Rivera
* George Wendth
* Thunder Stuntmen

## Remake

The film was remade in 2014 under the title Muslim Magnum .357: To Serve and Protect with E.R. Ejercito in the title role and Francis "Jun" Posadas as the director. The remake was an official entry into the 2014 Metro Manila Film Festival and was dedicated to the memory of Fernando Poe Jr. which coincides with Poe's 10th death anniversary.

## Accolades

| Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Recipient | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 |
| 1987 | FAMAS Awards |
| 1987 | FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Fernando Poe Jr. | Won |
| 1987 | FAMAS Awards | Best Picture | Magnum Muslim .357 | Nominated |
| 1987 | FAMAS Awards | Best Director | Ronwaldo Reyes | Nominated |
| 1987 | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Paquito Diaz | Nominated |
| 1987 | Luna Awards | Best Actor | Fernando Poe Jr. | Won |
