Tony Carreon

Acting

Tony Carreon

Born 1926-06-30 · Manila, Philippines

Tony Carreon ( born June 30, 1926) was a prolific Filipino actor, born Juan Antonio Saiz Carrion on, in Manila, Philippines. His distinct appearance, reflecting his mixed Filipino heritage, often led to his casting in "mestizo" roles within the diverse landscape of Filipino cinema. Carreon built an extensive filmography throughout his career, showcasing his versatility across numerous productions. He is perhaps most widely recognized for his role as Mr. Carrion in the 1993 martial arts film "Angelfist." His career spanned many decades and he appeared in over 60 films. Some of his more well known roles were in the films "José Rizal" (1998), a historical drama, and "Sarah... ang munting prinsesa" (1995), a family film. He also appeared in the television series "A Dangerous Life." Standing at 1.83 meters, Tony Carreon contributed significantly to Filipino cinema, portraying diverse characters and leaving a lasting mark on the industry. He passed away on May 27, 2003, in the Philippines.

Acting credits

American Ninja poster
6.0

Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter.

American Ninja

1985

Sarah: The Little Princess poster
8.2

Sarah Crewe is the only daughter of the wealthy Capt. Crewe. They are based in India. However, Sarah is sent by her father to a boarding school in England. He gives her a doll named Emily and a young horse. Because of Sarah’s charm and innate kindness, she instantly earns popularity in school. She is also an excellent student and a good friend to everyone, including Becky, a maid. However on Sarah's birthday, she learns that her father gets killed in the war. Suddenly, Miss Minchin’s fondness to her turns into meanness. She takes all of Sarah’s possession and throws her out of her room to join Becky in the attic. From being a princess, Sarah turns into a maid. Despite the tragedy that happens to her Sarah, maintains her good girl disposition and keeps her positive outlook in life. But will someone save her from her miseries?

Sarah: The Little Princess

1995

As Long As We're Together poster
8.0

While escaping her royal confinement, a European princess comes across and falls in love with a jeepney driver. However, things begin to change when her real identity gets revealed.

As Long As We're Together

1995

Zuma poster
5.5

A group of archaeologists unearth a snake god who then brings destruction on anything against his way.

Zuma

1985

Angelita's Eyes poster
6.5

Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.

Angelita's Eyes

1978

Stranglehold poster
6.5

Deep inside the nation's top chemical weapons facility, a brilliant terrorist takes a Congresswoman hostage. The Navy can't stop him. The Air Force can't reach him. The Coast Guard can't kill him. Only one man can do the job: special agent Ryan Cooper. He's in a race against time to save the world, facing his greatest challenge yet!

Stranglehold

1994

Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos) poster
3.7

Boy and Dennis are ex-convicts who are trying to start a new life with their girlfriends. But soon their criminal past catches upon them.

Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos)

1995

Batang Quiapo poster
10.0

In the heart of Manila, a rookie pickpocket crosses paths with Baldo, the so-called "king of pickpockets".

Batang Quiapo

1986

Peter Pandesal poster
7.5

Peter, a cute little boy who sells bread for his crippled mother meets Pete, an ex convict that wanted to have a new life.

Peter Pandesal

1976

Angelfist poster
4.2

An assassination in the Philippines is caught on film by kickboxer Christy, which leads to her death at the hands of radicals intent on disrupting peace talks. Her sister Kat, a Los Angeles police officer, comes to Manila to try and bring justice to the people responsible. She enters the kickboxing tournament in order to get closer to the nefarious agents, and begins unravelling the twisted plan while narrowly evading the wrath of the Death Brigades.

Angelfist

1993

Pisil poster
3.7

Tomboyish Zsa Zsa (Klaudia) has just taken over a big business where Federico is a part-owner. Federico wants to buy Zsazsa out but she refuses. So he loses control of the company and hires Bobby to win Zsazsa's heart and later sell her stocks to him

Pisil

1998

Shake, Rattle & Roll poster
5.8

An anthology of three violent stories: three friends perform Spirit of the Glass and discover a tragic love triangle; a refrigerator seems to be 'alive'; and a teenager who courts a barrio lass without his knowledge that this lass is a monster, which eventually causes chaos to his family.

Shake, Rattle & Roll

1984

Dyesebel poster
8.0

Dyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the surface world. A mermaid from birth, she is shunned by the superstitious due to her physical form. After her father is killed by an angry, superstitious mob, Dyesebel is taken to the ocean by her mother where she is sent into exile since her chances for survival are greater there than on land. The young girl-mermaid is found by Banak who adopts her and takes her to their kingdom where she is welcomed into their community.

Dyesebel

1978

José Rizal poster
8.8

Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.

José Rizal

1998

Raiders of the Sun poster
4.4

Bloodthirsty factions rule the barren earth. It's the 21st Century and a biological disaster has ruined the planet. Here, in a world where gunpowder is more valuable than gold, a few hundred survivors wage the final conflict for power and control. Yet among them rises a new warrior, destined to shape the aeons which will follow -- a man who stops at nothing to achieve his ends, and for whom courage is the only commodity

Raiders of the Sun

1992

No artwork available
NR

a film by F.H. Constantino.

Mang Kepweng

1979

Death Force poster
5.1

James Iglehart is Doug Russell, an American who steals a shipment of gold in the Philippines with two Vietnam War buddies, who cut his throat and throw him overboard. Russell washes ashore an island inhabited by two Japanese soldiers stranded there since World War II. They nurse him back to health and he is taught martial arts and the art of the samurai. Back in the States, his treacherous pals, Marelli and Maghee, use their loot and viciousness to muscle their way into Los Angels mafia turf.

Death Force

1978

Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril poster
7.0

An action adventure film about a peaceful man who sets out on a mission of revenge against the people responsible for his family's misfortunes.

Ang Lalaki... Ang Alamat... Ang Baril

1978

Hubo sa dilim poster
3.7

The movie is typical of lower budgeted sexy-erotic films made in the Philippines at this time. There is no style, no visuals, no good story, nothing particularly memorable..

Hubo sa dilim

1985

The Firing Line poster
4.5

An American military advisor becomes disillusioned by the brutality and corruption of the Central American government which hired him. When his shift in sympathies becomes known, he's arrested and tortured but soon escapes, along with a beautiful American woman, in order to join the rebels.

The Firing Line

1988

A Speck in the Water poster
8.3

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.

A Speck in the Water

1976

T-Bird at Ako poster
5.8

Stern, intelligent Sylvia, a lawyer, finally met her match. Only that the person is a woman, and was convicted of murder.

T-Bird at Ako

1982

Hello Lover, Goodbye Friend poster
4.7

Two friends face the dilemma of taking their wonderful friendship to the next level.

Hello Lover, Goodbye Friend

1985

When I Fall In Love poster
8.0

Tales of young, romantic love intertwine and reflect both the idealism and the naivete of youth.

When I Fall In Love

1986