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Leonardo Pascual

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Leonardo Pascual, more popularly known in the industry as “Direk Ding Pascual,” was a Filipino film director recognized for his work in action-oriented and genre films during the late 1970s through the 1990s. He helmed a number of commercially driven Filipino action films, often collaborating with actors and producers associated with the era’s popular action and crime cinema. Among his known directing credits are Final Showdown (1979), The Five Style Fist (1978), Brusko (1981), Charot (1984), and Lt. Col. Alejandro Yanquiling, WPD (1993). Known for his straightforward storytelling style and energetic direction, Pascual contributed to the landscape of Filipino commercial cinema during a peri…

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A young family breadwinner witnesses a crime and assumes a female identity to elude the criminals who doggedly hunt him down.

Charot

1984

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Sergeant Lito Amar is a dedicated police officer assigned to maintain peace and order in Manila, where his dangerous mission often feels like a journey through hell. Facing criminals and powerful enemies, Amar risks his life to uphold his duty and protect the people under his watch. Based on the true-to-life story of Sgt. Perlito Amar, this Filipino action film follows one man's courage, determination, and relentless fight against crime.

Sgt. Amar: Kamandag ng Dagat-Dagatan

1994

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Philippine kung fu movie

The Five Style Fist

1978

Philippine action movie

Pinoy Boxer

1980

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Philippine Kung fu movie from 1979

The Final Showdown

1979

Lt. Col. Alejandro Yanquiling, WPD poster

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Director: Leonardo Pascual (as Leonardo ‘Ding’ Pascual) Stars: Jestoni Alarcon, Subas Herrero, Don Pepot, Anjo Yllana, Cherry Pie Picache, Alicia Alonzo, Orestes Ojeda King Gutierrez, Eddie Arenas. Robert Talby, Turko Cervantes, Danny Labra, Leo Lazaro, Mike Vergel Richard Reynoso