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Assault Platoon (1990)
Character: Nguyen Van Diu
In 1973 Vietnam, gas bombs are dropped on villages, killing men, women, and children. Two downed American pilots, accused of the bombings, are captured and tortured. Both men give name, rank, and serial number but neither one confesses. Elsewhere, a team of seven diverse individuals is hired to rescue the two pilots. These individuals manage to free the pilots from the river-cages where they've been imprisoned, (with water up to their shoulders), but the Vietnamese counterattack proves deadly. Only one rescuer survives and he's burdened by the knowledge that the U.S. Government wanted the pilots rescued and then silenced to order to conceal their role in dropping gas-bombs.
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Hari sa Hari, Lahi sa Lahi (1987)
Character: N/A
Set in the 14th century, a brewing friendship between the Chinese Emperor Yong Le and the King of Sulu, Paduka Pahala is forged upon the latter's visit to China.
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Walang Piring ang Katarungan (1990)
Character: N/A
Warning: Because this true story is written in blood and bullets, you are about to see the most gruesome, violent, and bloodiest crime ever committed in the history of police records...take your risk!
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Ang Anino Ni Asedillo (1988)
Character: N/A
Asedillo, the modern day Robin Hood has been the icon of the poor. Needless to say, he had a lot of followers who wanted to do the same.. take the excess of the rich and give it to the less fortunate members of the society. But eventually, the group starts to fall apart, when everybody start to think of their own interests. And only those with honest intentions will prevail.
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Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (1988)
Character: N/A
When her boyfriend leaves for Japan on a singing contract, a dancer is so distraught she does not see the car that hits her. The driver pretends to be a helpful passer-by; they fall in love and gets married. Only bringing her to a more complicated life.
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Narcisa (1986)
Character: as
Narcisa is pledged by her mother as security for a loan to a family that owns a gambling den.
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Ang Bagong Maestra (1953)
Character: N/A
Acting as a local chieftain leader on behalf of his ailing father, Herman made a relentless call to his people to unite and help build the road to transport their goods when the government falls deaf on their petition to do the project. His call at first was responded hesitantly by his people but with the help with his former girlfriend Nita, people heeded the call and helped with the road construction. With Ofelia making amends with her father and saying sorry to her teacher, the movie ends with Herman and Nita realizing their dreams.
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3 Sisters (1954)
Character: N/A
Cora is Susie, happy, carefree teenager. Rosita is Sylvia, socialite who cannot make up her mind until she meets the right man. Nena is Salud, a helpless invalid who believes in just one love.
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Pahiram ng Ligaya (1985)
Character: N/A
A childless couple finally has a child under mysterious circumstances, but later, the wife resents the growing closeness between the child and her husband.
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Impaktita (1989)
Character: Mang Pastor
The people of a small village believe they have an evil creature called an Impaktita living among them.
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Santiago! (1970)
Character: N/A
A nighttime attempt to sabotage a Japanese munitions store in the little town of Santiago goes wrong when Gonzalo (Fernando Poe, Jr.) discovers that the schoolhouse they are about to blow up is filled with women, old men, and schoolchildren.
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Banta ng Kahapon (1977)
Character: N/A
Set at the backdrop of the 1969 congressional elections, Banta ng Kahapon unravels the story of men as pawns in a millue of political power - men best described as beholden only to amorality and the highest bidding politicos who pay their services.
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Idol (1984)
Character: N/A
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1984 directed by Romy Suzara and starred Rudy Fernandez, Connie Angeles, Chuckie Dreyfuss, Dencio Padilla, Ruben Rustia, Victor Bravo, Dick Israel, Robert Talabis, Philip Gamboa, Bomber Moran, and Rommel Valdez.
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Isang Bala, Isang Buhay (1989)
Character: Don Honorio
Daniel is a hired assassin of Roman who is the leader of a criminal group. Daniel is torn between choosing to start a new life with Dolores or returning Roman's favors.
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Kill the Pushers (1972)
Character: N/A
A film that stars Joseph Estrada, Pilar Pilapil and Rosemarie Gil based on Marcos' war on drugs.
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Pepeng Shotgun (1981)
Character: N/A
The feud between the Medranos (poor but respected in the society) and the Sablantes (wealthy and corrupt) dates back to World War II where Joaquin Sablante was a Japanese collaborator while Pablo Medrano was a guerilla leader. The feud erupts anew when Pepe Medrano accidentally shoots Rex Sablante in a night club and when Pablo opposes Manolo Sablante's mayoral bid. Elected through fraud, Manolo has had Pablo killed, thus beginning a string of murders and counter-murders which eventually wipes out both families.
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Sa Kuko ng Agila (1989)
Character: Don Fernando
Tonyo (Joseph Estrada), a mini-bus driver in Olongapo, opposes U.S. military bases in the Philippines. He saw the changes of the city after the military bases were established. Social problems of corruption, prostitution, poverty, and the plight of fishermen after the base appropriated much of the land and sea. The movie depicts his struggle between principle and practicality, a battle of healthy past and promising future and the quest for freedom and nationalism.
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Bagamundo (1997)
Character: N/A
A 1997 Filipino action film starring Chuck Perez.
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Calapan Jailbreak (1985)
Character: N/A
An erring military officer is sent to jail but bolts with the other inmates to take the whole town in hostage.
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Daang Hari (1984)
Character: N/A
A former soldier lays down his gun after the war and comes home only to find his hometown in shambles as a result of the conflict that he thought by the war that he fought. He takes up arms again to restore order in his town.
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Sugo (1982)
Character: N/A
Andy, a faithful and meek sacristan of Father Anselmo had his optic nerve severely damages when some armed men tried to rob the church one night. He's to become totally blind if not for Dan (a prisoner who was a victim of a frame up) who donated his eyes to him before he died after a usual prison riot. Having Dan's eyes, Andy was sent to a mission where he sees through dreams and instincts. He defends Dan's family even to the point of risking his life.
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Warden (1992)
Character: Tata Tebak
When Warden Cruz (Baldo Marro) assumes office, the penitentiary brims with diplomacy and fairness, which is very much unlike the situation prior to the warden's appointment. Unfortunately, Warden Cruz accidentally kills an unreasonably persistent suitor of his wife.
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Lukas (1984)
Character: N/A
Forcibly abandoned as a child he grows with a wolf like dog by his side.
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Leon at Tigre (1991)
Character: N/A
Good friends (Maricel Soriano & Rene Requiestas) bent on becoming cops always end up getting on each others nerves. One ends up as a Jeepney Driver and the other as a Traffic Enforcer. This inevitably reunites them in all sorts of crazy situations. - Written by ledster
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Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot (1993)
Character: Chief
Siyano with his sister Doray goes to Manila seeking a better life. Upon arrival, they become easy prey for a gang of pickpockets who turns out to be the same relative he will be staying at. He juggles his conscience if he would join them in becoming one himself.
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Small Medium Large (Fits All Sizes) (1990)
Character: Doctor M
A wobbly street vendor (Noel 'Ungga' Ayala), an ignorant probinsyano (Rene Requiestas) and an unemployed loafer (Jimmy Santos) meet in a small-time restaurant run by Mama L (Vangie Labalan). Realizing they all have hungry stomachs, they hang on to each other. After several attempts in looking for a job, they finally sees a solution to their problems, the lottery. - Written by anonymous
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Michael and Madonna (1990)
Character: Mr. Principal
It showcases the different activities of students — the mess they get into and the troubles they encounter until the duo of Michael and Madonna discover that their professor is a drug pusher.
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Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema) (1992)
Character: Mr. Laroza
Sam and Miguel are your typical come-what-may laborers, collecting garbage in flashy subdivisions. In their workplace, they get maltreated by two of their co-workers, sometimes getting them into trouble.
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Og Must Be Crazy (1990)
Character: Apo
When the anito icon was gone missing, Og, a tribesman from the Ogag tribe, was assigned to retrieve it. When he traveled to the Capital Region, he falls in love with a woman whose family hired him as a housekeeper.
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Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto? (1977)
Character: Mr. Delgado
A love story set in the blissful serenity of a small barrio laced with comical situations as Badong, a poor farmer, goes about trying to win the hand of the barrio's prettiest lass, Lagring.
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Lollipops and Roses (1971)
Character: Mr. Enriquez
Obscure Philippine romance featuring appearances by Davy Jones and Don Johnson.
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Bloody Mary The Movie (1987)
Character: N/A
A story about a woman with a dead brother and his twin daughters, one living in poverty and the other adopted by a rich family who has telekinetic powers.
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Anak ng lupa (1987)
Character: Lolo Martin
Hector learns about his parents' tragic past, including his father's death at the hands of a traitor.
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Kaputol ng Isang Awit (1991)
Character: Lolo Ige
As the country’s most popular singer, Sarah has it all – beauty, wealth and fame. However, there remains a dark void in her life as she continues to look for that one person who all her life has been missing - her father.
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Ako si Emma, Babae! (1977)
Character: N/A
The movie that made newcomer starlet Janet Bordon a big star in 1977! It deals with the sensitive issue of transsexualism, where Bordon plays the role of a man who undergoes sexual reassignment surgery in secret — and wrecks havoc on the people who have wronged her, as a woman!
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Lupang Hinirang (1973)
Character: N/A
The Story of a People's Enduring Hope...In a Portrait of Blood and Tears Where the Brave Fought and Fell - and the Ruthless Died in Shame.
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Salamangkero (1987)
Character: N/A
Good-hearted circus magician Jamir accidentally causes his daughter to disappear. Jamir has to venture into a dangerous alternate dimension in order to rescue his wife, daughter and oafish chubby kid assistant from the vile clutches of evil, ugly, powerful witch Mikula and her grotesque army of freakish animal people minions.
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Huwag Kang Papatay! (1984)
Character: N/A
"Thou shall not kill" is God's command that tortures the mind of David everytime he is in the brink of killing out of anger and revenge. But until when is the challenge of the said commandment?
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Leon ng Maynila (1991)
Character: Mr. Manalang
A 1991 Filipino crime-action film starring Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.
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Kumusta Ka Hudas (1981)
Character: N/A
Two close friends go separate ways because of a perceived betrayal of trust.
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Doble Kara (1978)
Character: N/A
Eddie, a hot-blooded cop, after surviving a fatal accident was forced to undergo plastic surgery and eventually faked his own death. He then assumed a new identity and planned to exact revenge on the people who made his life miserable.
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Boy Negro (1980)
Character: N/A
The story of a man living in poverty who turns to a life of petty crime to survive.
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Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut (1992)
Character: N/A
Laugh out loud with the best comedians in town! Mukhang Bungo stars Redford White, Sheila Ysrael, Willie Revillame, Berting Labra and Dindo Arroyo in a movie that will make you roll into laughter.
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Vendetta (1982)
Character: N/A
His family was his when they took it away--that's when his vendetta begins.
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Lorelei (1975)
Character: Isyo
A story about Lorelei a mermaid and Paing a fisherman.
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Payaso (1986)
Character: N/A
St. Peter inadvertently lost his heavenly keys that the Almighty sends his jester planet earth of all places to search for the misplaced keys. Wandering the streets, the petulant clown is greatly grieved by poverty and the moral degradation of man.
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Super Mouse and the Roborats (1989)
Character: N/A
Even as a young boy, Mickey has always wondered why he was blessed with amazing powers. But on the day his foster parent died, Mickey finally gets the much-awaited answer to his identity - he is actually the son of the wicked and powerful Master Robo-rat, leader of the Robo-rat clan who is on a mission to rule the world. Will Mickey defend the race he has grown to love or will he succumb to the calling of his bloodline?
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Kabayo Kids (1990)
Character: Dr. Dimas
This is the story of three men named Pamboy, Nanding and Fando who works as Kutsero, Jockey and Panday. They stumble into a crime committed by a big crime syndicate headed by Red Devil.
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Iputok Mo... Dadapa Ako!!! (Hard to Die) (1990)
Character: N/A
Bruce Deelees (Vic Sotto) is a simple hillbilly and Maryo (Francis Magalona) is his cousin studying in Manila nothing to do but truancy. After the death of their grandfather that they decided to stay in Manila. Here's Bruce met Olga (Rita Avila), Bruce fascinated with Olga and she immediately be courted. But there are conditions to get Olga Bruce his "sweet yes". It is necessary to win her first beauty contest she joined. Coronation day, a group of terrorists led by Saddam they (Dick Israel) and Hussein (John Regala) that encounter by Bruce and Maryo. They eventually defeated the terrorists and get hold of Bruce's long he hoped from Olga.
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Elvis & James (1989)
Character: Mr. Jaena
The back to school adventures of Elvis Presto and James D, two bestfriends who likes to act, dress, and look like their idols Elvis Presley and James Dean respectively.
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Menor de Edad (1979)
Character: N/A
A group of high school students navigate their lives and loves in this ensemble film from Ishmael Bernal.
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Sisa (1951)
Character: N/A
A mother’s life is destroyed when her two sons, both altar boys, are accused of a crime they didn't commit. As the local authorities hunt them down and her family is torn apart, the trauma drives her into a state of madness as she wanders the town searching for them.
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Experience (1984)
Character: Rene Blanco
An actress's past is unraveled after a fan starts stalking her.
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Psycho Sex Killer (1970)
Character: N/A
A serial killer is on the loose. And the victims have one thing in common --- they are all in the care of the same psychiatrist. Who could be the mysterious killer? The mama's boy who wakes up with blood in his hands. The neglected loner capable of murder... The police lieutenant in charge of the investigation... Or could it be the doctor, who herself was also a patient only a few years back?
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Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1 (1989)
Character: N/A
Cris Cuenca is a poor, oppressed and hard-working family man. He tries to stay out of trouble to be able to provide for his family, but the unkind world drives him into action -- nurturing anger and hatred. Armed with a desert eagle and a talisman that protects him from bullets, Cuenca becomes an assassin and a drug lord
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Pitong Gabi sa Paris (1961)
Character: N/A
Alex Torres, a lawyer and part-time detective sent to Paris after the death of Alejandro Sarmiento to locate the heir to a 3 million peso inheritance. What should have been a straightforward search slowly pulls him into a small, restless world of jazz bars, runaways, and even unexpected love. Unbeknownst to him, Lili Gamboa was sent to watch his every move, though the assignment doesn’t stay simple once feelings start to get involved.
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Divina Gracia (1970)
Character: Doctor
Two identical sisters vying for the attention of one man they both love.
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Pitong Gatang (1959)
Character: N/A
A story about two brothers from a simple family living in an impoverished area and are striving to make life a little better for them. The elder is a popular fist-fighter in their community and the younger is a vendor who dreams of becoming a singer.
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Milyon (1980)
Character: N/A
An unusual bank robbery provides breathtaking drama to this action adventure.
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Kamakalawa (1981)
Character: Kalai
Kamakalawa (The Day Before Yesterday) explores the folklore of the prehistoric Philippines in an adventure of mortals in the world filled with gods and mythological creatures.
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Maskarados (1964)
Character: Carlos
A story about a gallant band of masked swordsmen who swore loyalty to the king reunites to help the beleaguered King from the evil plot of his brother out to overthrow him.
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Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay (1987)
Character: Lucio
Robertito falls in love with Helen. Gabriel is jealous of his brother being the favorite son of their mother so he makes Helen fall in love to him. Robertito is heartbroken. Aurora asks Julie, who is in love with Robertito, to bring comfort and love to Robertito. When Robertito learns about the arrangement, he speed off, meet an accident and dies. Aurora refuses to accept that his favorite son has died so she made a great pact with Lucio to bring Robertito back to life.
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The Flash Elorde Story (1961)
Character: N/A
Gabriel "Flash" Elorde was born to a poor farmer's family in the town of Bogo, Cebu on March 25, 1935, the youngest of the 16 children. Renowned for his boxing skills, speed and ability to slip punches, the famed southpaw became an oriental champion at all weights from bantamweight to lightweight. To this day, Elorde holds the junior lightweight division for the longest title reign of nearly seven-and-a-half years, defending the crown he won with a spectacular 7th round knockout of Harold Gomes before 26,000 screaming fans at the inauguration of the Araneta Coliseum on March 16, 1960, 10 times against the top contenders. Elorde was the first Asian inducted into the New York-based International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993 and was also enshrined in the World Boxing Hall of Fame. With his skills and humility both inside and outside the ring, "Flash" Elorde will always remain a tribute to the sport. He was a quintessential Filipino who "feared no man but was humble before all men."
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Anak ng Sultan (1983)
Character: N/A
A 1983 Filipino action film about the Bangsamoro struggle and Mindanao.
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Kumander Dante (1988)
Character: N/A
This action drama depicts the political development of one of the most celebrated leaders of the New People's Army "Ka Dante" or Bernabe Buscayno, who availed of the Aquino goverment's political amnesty program.
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Perlas ng Silangan (1969)
Character: N/A
Set at the backdrop of the colonization of pre-Hispanic Philippine, this historical epic revovles around the story of Ramir, a half-caste warrior falls in love with Princess Mahalina. Ramir has to reckon with another brave native, Kiram.
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Pagibig Ko'y Awitin Mo... (1977)
Character: N/A
This is the story of a man and his music and of a girl and her golden voice, how long can they resist the power of love.
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Roman Rapido (1983)
Character: Kapitan Tiago
A story of bravery and heroism during Japanese invasion and post Japanese era.
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Fe, Esperanza, Caridad (1974)
Character: Don Benito (segment "Fe")
A trilogy featuring Nora Aunor giving life to the stories of 3 women: Fe - an emerging movie Superstar who has an invalid husband, Esperanza - a young wife living in a middle class neighborhood in the city & Caridad - a young novice who was seduced by the devil himself.
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Dugo at Pag-ibig sa Kapirasong Lupa (1975)
Character: Berong (segment 1)
The greatest, longest, most expensive film produced in the film history of the Philippines. Five segments with an all-star cast, directed by five directors with a running time of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
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A Taste of Hell (1973)
Character: Mario
Set in the Philippines during WW II, two U.S. Army officers are caught and shot by a Japanese officer. One survives and soon joins with a guerrilla troop to battle the enemy... and get revenge.
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Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee (1990)
Character: N/A
Crocodile Jones and his friend, Briges, worked in various jobs before he received the news of his father's death. When he returned to his hometown, he was tasked to retrieve the missing globe from the church's Sto. Niño. Along the way, they meet a young boy and a member from an all-female slang-saying tribe.
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Ngayon at Kailanman (1992)
Character: Venerado Torres
Ayra comes home to bury her dead father and later discovers that her family's estate had been taken over by Edwin, her childhood sweetheart and the son of their former overseer. Though terribly disappointed, she agrees to marry Edwin just so she could keep her hands on what was supposed to be inheritance
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Langis at Tubig (1980)
Character: The Father
After his secret crush, Connie discovers her boyfriend is married, Bobby steals her away and gives her the perfect marriage. However, when Bobby accepts a job in the province of Albay, he falls for the lovely local girl Pilar and finds himself flirting with bigamy.
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Vampire Hookers (1978)
Character: N/A
A sinister vampire sends out a horde of undead beauties to bring back victims for his dinner.
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Stardoom (1971)
Character: Dr. Velez
A stage mother drives her younger son to his ‘stardoom’ to make up for her downward slide from her bourgeois origins.
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Kisapmata (1981)
Character: Peping Manalansan
A young womans gets married but her possessive father refuses to let her out of his sight.
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Alyas Pogi 2 (1992)
Character: Priest
A 1992 Filipino film starring Bong Revilla, Rita Avila, Charito Solis, and Jay Ilagan.
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Grease Gun Gang (1992)
Character: Mr. Lee
A story about Carding Sungkit, an ex-convict who just got out of the joint.
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Nunal sa Tubig (1976)
Character: Pedro
Ferry owner Benjamin has a regular passenger, Chedeng, who is studying to become a midwife. Chedeng has a friend and neighbour, Maria, and without either of them knowing about it they both have a relationship with Benjamin. When Mary finds out she’s pregnant, things get difficult.
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Mayor Latigo (1991)
Character: Ka Anong
a true to life story of Meliton Geronimo: Nicknamed "Mayor Latigo (Lit.: Mayor Whip)"
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Aguila (1980)
Character: Caram
Flashbacks encompass the history of the Philippines as well as the life story of the elderly Daniel Aguila. The Aguila family gathers to celebrate Daniel's 88th birthday, but the old man is nowhere to be seen--he has been missing for a decade. Suspecting that his father is in Mindanao, one of his sons takes off for that region in a determined search. Along the way, his memories of the nation and his father's life tell the story of 80 tumultuous years of personal and historical development.
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Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (1989)
Character: N/A
Salve, a content barrio lass, is married to Alfred, an aspiring politician. Alfred meets Via finds out that they can both be very useful to each other's lives. He is set on pursuing a political career and Via is from a powerful political family that wants to continue to govern the land. Together, Albert and Via plan a scheme to get rid of Salve. But Salve survives the carnage. Salve takes revenge.
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Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo (1990)
Character: N/A
Pido and Dida grew up inside an orphanage believing they are siblings. Maltreated by their adoptive parents, they run away and find themselves in a shanty of a kind lady. Forced to live with their real parents, they realize that money alone cannot guarantee happiness.
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Hahamakin Lahat (1990)
Character: N/A
A corrupt, lonely couple manipulates a naive, young couple using money, power, and lies.
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Noli Me Tángere (1961)
Character: Maestro
Based on the revolutionary novel by Jose Rizal, the story follows Crisostomo Ibarra, a young Filipino man who returned from his studies in Europe, who discovered that his father was falsely imprisoned and abused by the Spanish friars, including Padre Damaso. While he is making plans to uplift the lives of his fellow countrymen, he faced resistance from the Spanish colonial government.
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Sister Stella L. (1984)
Character: Factory Manager
A nun who acts as a counselor in a home for unwed mother undergoes political awakening when her friend and namesake belonging to the same congregation as hers inspires her to get involved in the struggle for justice and freedom of striking workers in a cooking oil company.
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The Beast of the Yellow Night (1971)
Character: Hospital Doctor
Satan saves Joseph Ashley from death on the condition that he become his disciple (and, as it turns out, a hairy murderous beast).
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