Philippines Synopsis
Weng Weng plays an agent, code-named “00” who works for the Manila branch of Interpol. The Chief sends him in pursuit of an arch villain, Mr X, whose white sock covered head is reminiscent of the Ku Klux Klan’s pointed hoods. When Mr X holds the Philippines for ransom two businessmen, Maolo and Simeon, pay his demands. Weng Weng suspects foul play and goes deep undercover to reveal the true identity of the mysterious Mr X.
The 1981–1983 Philippines Window
10 Philippines films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Impossible Kid sits at position #8.
Titles With Overlapping Themes
Films and series that share thematic tags with The Impossible Kid. Number on each card indicates how many keywords overlap.
The 1980s Philippines Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Impossible Kid premiered. 21 total titles in this decade from Philippines.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #139 of 146 Philippines films indexed here (5th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -1.9 points below the Philippines average of 6.2/10.
Among Philippines Crime productions specifically: #25 of 25 (top 100%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Filipino |
| Production Companies | Liliw Films International |
| Runtime | 1h 21m |
| Release Date | July 23, 1982 |
| IMDb | tt0430216 |