Directing
Pablo Santiago
Born — Died
1931-01-01 — 1998-08-16
Place of birth
Philippines
Known for
Directing
Credits
41 titles
Pablo Santiago was a renowned Filipino film director and producer, celebrated for his significant contributions to Philippine cinema, particularly in the action genre. He began his career in the film industry in the 1950s, making his directorial debut with Lo Waist Gang in 1958, a film that played a pivotal role in establishing Fernando Poe Jr. as a leading action star. Over his extensive career, Santiago directed numerous acclaimed films, including Nag-uumpugang Bato (1961), Nueva Vizcaya (1973), and Bontoc (1977).
Known for
8.0Two shipwrecked men on South Sea island help natives battle vicious modern pirates bent on rape and mayhem.
South Seas
1974
9.0The story follows a neighborhood hero who champions the helpless children in a predominantly adult world.
One Day, Isang Araw
1988
5.5Lt. Victor N. Corpus, a graduate of and subsequently instructor at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA, the Philippine equivalent of West Point), who in 1970 defected to the New People's Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines. When he defected, he led a group of NPA guerrillas in raiding the PMA armory and bringing out high-powered firearms that considerably boosted the guerrilla group's armed strength.
Operation: Get Victor Corpus - The Rebel Soldier
1987
10.0In the heart of Manila, a rookie pickpocket crosses paths with Baldo, the so-called "king of pickpockets".
Batang Quiapo
1986
9.0Jeepney driver, Nanding, gets into an accident with the rich and spoiled balikbayan Cathy, the sole heiress of the vast land on which his small community rests. But despite their differences, Nanding and Cathy become intimately attracted to one another. Seeing this as an obstacle to his ambition to claim Cathy's inheritance, Don Pacundo immediately orders for Cathy's abduction-hoping to force her to hand over her heritage.
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
7.0A taxi driver is hired as a bodyguard for an heiress.
Bato sa Buhangin
1976
Film credits
Behind the camera
8.0Two shipwrecked men on South Sea island help natives battle vicious modern pirates bent on rape and mayhem.
South Seas
1974
8.0Two shipwrecked men on South Sea island help natives battle vicious modern pirates bent on rape and mayhem.
South Seas
1974
9.0The story follows a neighborhood hero who champions the helpless children in a predominantly adult world.
One Day, Isang Araw
1988
5.5Lt. Victor N. Corpus, a graduate of and subsequently instructor at the Philippine Military Academy (PMA, the Philippine equivalent of West Point), who in 1970 defected to the New People's Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines. When he defected, he led a group of NPA guerrillas in raiding the PMA armory and bringing out high-powered firearms that considerably boosted the guerrilla group's armed strength.
Operation: Get Victor Corpus - The Rebel Soldier
1987
10.0In the heart of Manila, a rookie pickpocket crosses paths with Baldo, the so-called "king of pickpockets".
Batang Quiapo
1986
9.0Jeepney driver, Nanding, gets into an accident with the rich and spoiled balikbayan Cathy, the sole heiress of the vast land on which his small community rests. But despite their differences, Nanding and Cathy become intimately attracted to one another. Seeing this as an obstacle to his ambition to claim Cathy's inheritance, Don Pacundo immediately orders for Cathy's abduction-hoping to force her to hand over her heritage.
Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan
1996
7.0A taxi driver is hired as a bodyguard for an heiress.
Bato sa Buhangin
1976
2.0No synopsis available yet.
Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo
1981
10.0Mauro Reyes is an ex-policeman tag as a sharpshooter to the lawbreaker that managed to cope up with the death of his family and became a rescuer ... In the verge of adversity that has happened to his family, he became so depressed, self-centered and hopeless in lif, until a heinous felony re-awakened his identity. Due to the different rape slays and murders that had arise in their place, he tried to unveil the hidden mystery of the cases... discovering in the end the involvement of the law enforcer in the transgression. Will he be able to resolve everything even if he's an ex-policeman?
Eagle of Manila
1988
9.0Judge Valderama is once again on the loose. Will Lieutenant Guerrero finally meet his match?
Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III
1990
7.0FPJ plays a man who take matters to his own hands and settles the score when he is pushed to his limits.
Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato
1982
7.0A story about a sergeant held captive by fugitives searching for a treasure hidden in a remote village.
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Los Lacuacheros
1957
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro
1958
9.0Ride along with Nanding, an honest and brave taxi driver whose simple life takes an unexpected turn. Forced to fight for justice and protect his family and friends, he embarks on a journey filled with action and drama.
May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi
1990
7.0An auto mechanic who believes in honest hard work is the illegitimate son of a rich man. He proves to be better than his father's legitimate children.
Cry of Justice
1984
7.0Salve and Sion is a sister living with their grandparents. Trying to make ends meet, they take in any job even if it's not high paying. Ben is a long-time friend/ admirer of Sion. He supports her in her every endeavor. When Ben's cousin, Carding arrives to Ben's place, he meets Salve and is easily smitten by her charm, when he rescues her from trouble. One day both sisters come face-to-face with criminals, they try to run away from them and report to authorities.
Buy One, Take One
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Dandansoy
1965
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan
1971
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Bandido Sa Sapang Bato
1981
NRThe sequel to Manedyer si Kumander sees Susan Roces and Fernando Poe Jr reprising their roles as Benita and Gener. This is the final screen collaboration of the Filipino filmdom's royal couple.
No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander
1987
7.0A story about a rich heiress, Estella, who disguises as a lowly washerwoman in order to find out for herself the true meaning of love that she found in Berting.
Batya't Palu-Palo
1974
2.7Mario seeks justice and hunts those who endanger his loved ones in an action-packed adventure filled with twists.
Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang
1983
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
6.0Lady Lotus, an evil sorceress, attempts to retrieve an ancient katana possessing great power from Naguchi, a martial arts master. Meanwhile, a group of friends are planning a camping trip to follow an all-girl class who are in turn on their own camping trip with their strict teacher. After several mishaps the friends are left stranded in the mountains. While navigating their way back, they stumble across a hidden cavern, where an old ninja master lives. The boys are selected to become ninjas and retrieve the katana that Lady Lotus is searching for.
Ninja Kids
1986
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Lo' Waist Gang Joins the Army
1960
8.0Pitong Gatang is a barangay in Tondo where Berting Cayabyab is the barangay chairman. He holds a dark secret that no one knows about. Mariposa is an adjacent barangay where Lamberta Enriquez or Lambing, for short, is the new barangay chairwoman. She is strict, tough and idealistic. All these began to change when she met the leader of Barangay Pitong Gatang.
Dito sa Pitong Gatang
1992
5.8Stories tell of a beautiful woman who mysteriously walks out of a cemetery at night, boards a carretela for parts unknown. An old witch who tormented by the unjust death of her son wreaks havoc on those responsible for the tragedy. A dead man, rising from the grave, mingles with the living, turns an innocent young girl into a deadly vampire. A young housewife who becomes the object of the ire of a vengeful witch, undergoing an ugly transformation to the horror of her husband and her child.
Night of Terror
1960
5.8Stories tell of a beautiful woman who mysteriously walks out of a cemetery at night, boards a carretela for parts unknown. An old witch who tormented by the unjust death of her son wreaks havoc on those responsible for the tragedy. A dead man, rising from the grave, mingles with the living, turns an innocent young girl into a deadly vampire. A young housewife who becomes the object of the ire of a vengeful witch, undergoing an ugly transformation to the horror of her husband and her child.
Night of Terror
1960
7.0Director: Pablo Santiago Writers: Pablo Santiago (story), Humilde ‘Meek’ Roxas (screenplay) (as Humilde Roxas) Stars: Raymart Santiago, Janet Arnaiz, Jaime Garchitorena
Jaime Labrador: Sakristan Mayor
1992
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Let's Hang On!
1967
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan
1971
NRAlyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Pablo Santiago and starring Ramon Revilla, Alona Alegre, Angela Perez, Paquito Diaz, and Fred Moro. It employs Revilla's usual formula of having his character own a protective amulet in battle.
Alyas Pusa: Ang Taong May 13 Buhay
1988
The film tells a story of large rural families suffering from economic insecurity in a remote part of the town of Magdalena, Laguna, where major life events are punctuated by the tollling of the church bells, and the coastal community of Dalahican, Quezon. Both places are homes of large families dealing with the reality of poverty.
The Bells of San Jose
1974
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ako'y Paru-paro, Bulaklak Naman Ako
1973
8.0Two men leading similar lives; one from Tondo, the other from Cavite. Both loved and respected by their family and neighbors. They will also risk their lives to defend their town's honor even if it means putting their lives at stake. However, when their paths cross and a misunderstanding errupts, their friendship is put to the test as punches are thrown and bullets fly.
Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite
1986
NRPepeng Kaliwete is a left-handed marksman shaped by a difficult past. The son of a poor sugarcane farmer, he experienced significant hardship early in life, leading him to leave his hometown and develop exceptional survival and shooting skills, fueled by a strong sense of justice. Years later, Pepe returns to his hometown seeking a peaceful life as a sugarcane farmer. However, the problems he once escaped persist. His reputation for courage and integrity leads to an unexpected turn when he is chosen as the chief of police. Now, armed with his unique abilities and principles, Pepe finds himself in a position to potentially impact his community and confront the ongoing issues in the land.
Pepeng Kaliwete
1982
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Nag-uumpugang Bato
1961
9.0No synopsis available yet.
Nag-uumpugang Bato
1961
NRA story about a driver of a kalesa or calesa; two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage who falls in love with a fish vendor.
Nardong Kutsero
1969

