
Known for
NREddie Romero's miniseries adaptation of the novel from Filipino writer and activist Jose Rizal, published during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines in 1887. Noli Me Tángere (Latin for "Touch Me Not") explores perceived inequities in law and practice in terms of the treatment by the ruling government and the Spanish Catholic friars of the resident peoples in the late nineteenth century.
Noli Me Tangere
1993
8.2A young woman gets married but her authoritarian father refuses to let her out of his sight.
Kisapmata
1981
9.0A 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.
Sisa
1951
A biopic of the real-life criminal Urbanito Dizon
Urbanito Dizon
1990
3.6A sinister vampire sends out a horde of undead beauties to bring back victims for his dinner.
Vampire Hookers
1978
NRA 1976 Filipino drama film by Danny L. Zialcita
Kapag Tumabang Ang Asin
1976
Film credits
1990s · 22 titles
A biopic of the real-life criminal Urbanito Dizon
Urbanito Dizon
1990
6.0Pido 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.
Pido Dida: Sabay Tayo
1990
8.0A 1992 Filipino film starring Bong Revilla, Rita Avila, Charito Solis, and Jay Ilagan.
Alyas Pogi 2
1992
7.0Adan Ronquillo, a Tondo-raised Caviteño thug, vows to take revenge against the people who shot his parents to their deaths.
Ronquillo
1993
8.5Crocodile 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.
Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee
1990
7.0A story about Carding Sungkit, an ex-convict who just got out of the joint.
Grease Gun Gang
1992
NRWhen 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.
Warden
1992
6.5A vengeful and evil witch puts Prinsipe Abante's (Rene Requiestas) loving father in a deep coma-and the only cure to the king's strange illness is the sweet song of the legendary Ibong Adarna.
Si Prinsipe Abante at ang lihim ng Ibong Adarna
1990
8.0As 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.
Kaputol ng Isang Awit
1991
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!
Walang Piring ang Katarungan
1990
10.0a film by Tony Cruz.
Luv Ko Si Ma'am
1991
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na
1991
7.8A corrupt, lonely couple manipulates a naive, young couple using money, power, and lies.
All Be Damned
1990
Sgt. Bobby Aguilar is a good depiction of a young and dedicated soldier wherein he is devastated by a corrupt military organization, a gambling lord and an irresponsible father.
Sgt. Bobby Aguilar: You Only Have One Life!
1993
6.0No synopsis available yet.
Juan Tanga, Super Naman, At Ang Kambal Na Tiyanak
1990
9.0A 1991 Filipino crime-action film starring Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.
Leon ng Maynila
1991
6.0Sam 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.
Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema)
1992
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
Small Medium Large (Fits All Sizes)
1990
NRLaugh 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.
Mukhang Bungo: Da Coconut Nut
1992
6.5A 1990 Filipino action film starring Ramon Revilla Jr.
Alyas Pogi: Birador ng Nueva Ecija
1990
Is a 1991 Filipino action drama directed by Toto Natividad and starring Richard Gomez, Louella de Cordova, and Ruel Vernal. A detailed plot synopsis could not be confirmed from the sources consulted.
Para Sa’yo Ang Huling Bala Ko
1991
An action film
Para sa 'Yo ang Bala Ko!
1991
1980s · 22 titles
8.2A young woman gets married but her authoritarian father refuses to let her out of his sight.
Kisapmata
1981
5.0Narcisa is pledged by her mother as security for a loan to a family that owns a gambling den.
Narcisa
1986
8.3Johnny Quinn has been set up by a drug lord and must find a way to clear his name before the bad guys and his own agency put him in the ground.
Whiteforce
1988
6.0Good-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.
Magic of the Universe
1987
6.5Starzan part 2.
Starzan II
1989
NRHector learns about his parents' tragic past, including his father's death at the hands of a traitor.
Anak ng lupa
1987
7.0When 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.
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos
1988
7.0A 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.
Sister Stella L.
1984
9.0An unusual bank robbery provides breathtaking drama to this action adventure.
Milyon
1980
7.5Set 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.
King and Emperor
1987
7.0Even 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?
Super Mouse and the Roborats
1989
3.7a film by Arsenio Bautista.
Kirot
1983
5.5Salve, 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.
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
1989
8.0Daniel 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.
One Bullet, One Life
1989
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
7.0After 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.
Langis at Tubig
1980
NRTonyo (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.
Sa Kuko ng Agila
1989
7.5Flashbacks 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.
Aguila
1980
NR"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?
Huwag Kang Papatay!
1984
NRAsedillo, 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.
Ang Anino Ni Asedillo
1988
NRCris 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
Bala... Dapat Kay Cris Cuenca, Public Enemy No. 1
1989
5.0Robertito 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.
Don't Bring the Dead Back to Life
1987
1970s · 12 titles
3.6A sinister vampire sends out a horde of undead beauties to bring back victims for his dinner.
Vampire Hookers
1978
NRA 1976 Filipino drama film by Danny L. Zialcita
Kapag Tumabang Ang Asin
1976
7.0A 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.
Santiago!
1970
7.0Obscure Philippine romance featuring appearances by Davy Jones and Don Johnson.
Lollipops and Roses
1971
3.7Satan saves Joseph Ashley from death on the condition that he become his disciple (and, as it turns out, a hairy murderous beast).
The Beast of the Yellow Night
1971
7.0A 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.
Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto?
1977
7.5The 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.
Blood and Love on a Piece of Land
1975
NRThe 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!
Ako si Emma, Babae!
1977
6.5Set 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.
A Taste of Hell
1973
NRThe 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.
Lupang Hinirang
1973
10.0This 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.
Pagibig Ko'y Awitin Mo...
1977
7.5A stage mother drives her younger son to his ‘stardoom’ to make up for her downward slide from her bourgeois origins.
Stardoom
1971
1960s · 2 titles
NRThe biggest anti-crime picture of the year.
Wanted: Johnny L
1966
10.0Alex 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.
Pitong Gabi sa Paris
1961
1950s · 2 titles
9.0A 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.
Sisa
1951
NRA monster terrorizes the Philippines.
Taong Putik
1956
Series credits
NREddie Romero's miniseries adaptation of the novel from Filipino writer and activist Jose Rizal, published during the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines in 1887. Noli Me Tángere (Latin for "Touch Me Not") explores perceived inequities in law and practice in terms of the treatment by the ruling government and the Spanish Catholic friars of the resident peoples in the late nineteenth century.
Noli Me Tangere
1993
7.0The final years of the Philippines under Ferdinand Marcos' rule, from the assassination of Benigno Aquino, Jr. in 1983 to the People Power EDSA Revolution in 1986 that ousted Marcos. The film focuses on American TV journalist (Gary Busey), who finds himself in the middle of key events that lead to the downfall of the Marcos regime.
A Dangerous Life
1988
Behind the camera
NRWhen 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.
Warden
1992
NRThe second film adaptation of the Filipino superhero Captain Barbell, in which the titular hero faces off against the villainous Captain Bakal.
Captain Barbell Kontra Captain Bakal
1965
NRThe second film adaptation of the Filipino superhero Captain Barbell, in which the titular hero faces off against the villainous Captain Bakal.
Captain Barbell Kontra Captain Bakal
1965
9.0Eddie, 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.
Doble Kara
1978
6.5It's Darna and she's awesome as ever.
Darna At Ang Babaing Tuod
1964
NRFilipino horror movie from 1973.
Tanikalang dugo
1973
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Magiting at Pusakal
1972
9.0The third Darna movie, and the first to feature her after 11 years. Now fighting the Impakta.
Si Darna at Ang Impakta
1963
8.0Set 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.
Perlas ng Silangan
1969
4.0A 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.
Pitong Gatang
1959
NRCan a man who had fought too long and hated so much find love and peace among his fellowmen?
Matinik Lalong Kilabot
1962
