
Acting
Mario Montenegro
Born — Died
1928-07-25 — 1988-08-27
Place of birth
Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines
Known for
Acting
Credits
58 titles
Mario Montenegro (born Roger Collin Macalalag; July 25, 1928 – August 27, 1988) was a Filipino actor and painter. He rose to stardom during the Golden Age of Philippine cinema as a heroic lead in historical and adventure films. He was dubbed "Brown Adonis" for his physique and portraying a number of culturally important Philippine figures, including Diego Silang, Andres Bonifacio, Macario Sakay, Ramon Magsaysay, Francisco Dagohoy, and Lapulapu.
Known for
4.8Americans investigating the results of nuclear radiation discover a man-eating monster on a remote island.
Brides of Blood
1968
4.7Living in the slums, Lupe carries her disabled mother while begging outside the Manila Cathedral, before leveraging her singing talent to escape poverty and rise to stardom.
I Carry the World
1987
9.0No synopsis available yet.
5 Yugto ng Buhay
1961
NRAnthology features three family-friendly fantasy / horror tales; "Sleeping Beauty," "Zombies" and "Querubin: Maria Leonora Theresa." It's an adaptation of the radio drama series written by Severino Reyes, which was popular in the 1950s.
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
1985
NRThe forthcoming wedding of Norma and Armando, a young lawyer, was supposed to be a great and wonderful event for the two, but everything went haywire.
Correctional
1952
7.0A classic tale of revenge starring Fernando Poe Jr alongside his real-life brothers, Andy, Conrad, and Frederick Poe. Together, four brothers must put their differences aside and band together to avenge the brutal murder of their father by familiar enemies and finally put his memory to rest.
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979
Film credits
1980s · 16 titles
4.7Living in the slums, Lupe carries her disabled mother while begging outside the Manila Cathedral, before leveraging her singing talent to escape poverty and rise to stardom.
I Carry the World
1987
NRAnthology features three family-friendly fantasy / horror tales; "Sleeping Beauty," "Zombies" and "Querubin: Maria Leonora Theresa." It's an adaptation of the radio drama series written by Severino Reyes, which was popular in the 1950s.
The Tales of Grandmother Basyang
1985
7.0The accidental shooting of a young boy's mother weaves a plot of drugs, prostitution, and murder. Spurned by his father and jailed for hiding his mother's shame, the boy emerges from the smoke and flame to avenge his mother's death with a RAGING VENDETTA.
Boy Condenado
1982
7.0A story of a cop who put the law in his hand to avenge the death of his own family and parents.
Rage of Justice
1987
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
5.6A young boy discovers his politician father's corruption and cruelty as he discovers his real mother is a victim of his own father's immorality and violence.
Miguelito
1985
8.0No synopsis available yet.
Pieta
1983
10.0Two young lovers navigate through their lives as a young, married couple in midst of their personal family issues and affairs.
Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
1985
NRA 1987 Filipino action film starring Rudy Fernandez.
Humanda Ka... Ikaw ang Susunod
1987
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Anak Ng Tulisan
1982
7.0A man masters the ancient art of arnis with the help of his grandfather to get revenge on a group of crooks who attempted to beat him to death.
Arnis: The Sticks Of Death
1986
10.0The bitter-sweet love affairs of four sisters with different outlooks and temperaments end in simultaneous weddings.
Apat Na Maria
1980
8.0Billy and Cindy are teeners trapped in the conflicted world of their parents. Two children of two marriages gone sour. Young and confused by the whole situation, they try to look for answers, but the whole business of life is not as simple as it seems. Left with no choice but to come to terms with whatever it is that life presents, they rely on each other for emotional support. And in the process, they learn that despite their parents marital woes, much remains in life and love reserved for the two of them.
My Only Love
1982
8.0A young man, jilted by his girlfriend, join forces with an older man in avenging the death of his brother and fighting the ruling powers in their community.
Laban Kung Laban
1986
A man's revolution and amnesty.
MIssion Terrorize Panay
1980
7.0Dreaming to be released from her miserable life of poverty, Aida, a waitress, abandons her bedridden father, her moralistic mother, her jobless brother and her good-for-nothing sister to live-in with her boyfriend Carding, whom she believes could give her salvation. But her plan only gives her more misfortunes. Carding gets jailed for drug peddling. Aida opts for an abortion. She later lives with a wealthy man to feul her ambition. Carding is released from prison and finds out about his wife's illicit affair.
Adultery
1984
1970s · 8 titles
7.0A classic tale of revenge starring Fernando Poe Jr alongside his real-life brothers, Andy, Conrad, and Frederick Poe. Together, four brothers must put their differences aside and band together to avenge the brutal murder of their father by familiar enemies and finally put his memory to rest.
Isa Para sa Lahat, Lahat Para sa Isa
1979
NRA story about the life of Rosa Henson and Kumander Lawin.
Ang Lihim ni Rosa Henson sa Buhay ni Kumander Lawin
1976
10.0A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the so-called big three - Sampaguita, LVN, Premiere.
Happy Days Are Here Again
1974
6.5During a return to his provincial home, a young man gets involved with a woman who is ultimately possessed by her sister's spirit, paving the way to revealing the painful truth about her unsolved disappearance.
The Rites of May
1976
8.0A tale of two unwed sisters whose lives have been imprisoned by their father.
The Captive Virgins
1977
NRA 1979 film by Maria Saret.
Arrest Junior Bombay!
1979
A humble farmer turned town chief takes on the whole province either the authorities or bandits.
Kapitan Eddie Set: Mad Killer of Cavite
1974
8.3Diego and Gabriela Silang are landed Ilocos natives disaffected with the imposition of the indulto de comercio (a law giving right to Spanish officials to buy rice and tobacco at the price they prefer). The year is 1762 and the British invade Manila, the childless couple is among the landowners denying aid to the Spaniards in thwarting the British. When the Spaniards in retaliation jail Diego, his wife gathers their confederates and leads the uprising herself.
Dung-aw
1975
1960s · 14 titles
4.8Americans investigating the results of nuclear radiation discover a man-eating monster on a remote island.
Brides of Blood
1968
9.0No synopsis available yet.
5 Yugto ng Buhay
1961
8.0Was the woman her mother?
Ito Ba ang Aking Ina?
1961
9.0A 1961 Filipino drama starring Paraluman and Mario Montenegro.
Dalawang Kalbaryo ni Dr. Mendez
1961
7.0This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.
This Is a Filipino
1966
8.5War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
Manila, Open City
1968
8.0Two teenagers gatecrash a movie studio to see their idols who promised to choose them as their next leading lady.
The Big Broadcast
1962
An angry husband accidentally kills an old man while trying to find out where his wife and her Filipino lover are meeting. Because the old man had been trying to improve labor conditions for Filipino field workers, it is thought that the unsolved murder was politically motivated. This sparks labor riots.
The Passionate Strangers
1966
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ang Inyong Lingkod, Gloria Romero
1960
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Ang Asawa Kong Barat
1963
9.0An Igorot maiden falls in love with a man from the city. They insist on being married, in spite of the protests of the families.
Igorota
1968
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Pagpatak ng Ulan
1960
9.0The story of a barber from Tondo who led a pocket rebellion in Laguna against the American colonizers. To the ordinary people, the long-haired Sakay was some kind of folk hero, but to the American authorities he was a bandit, a murderer, a thief out to be captured and killed.
Alyas Sakay
1961
9.0An anthology of four stories that capture love and resilience. Featuring Sampaguita Pictures’ biggest stars.
Kuwintas ng Alaala
1960
1950s · 20 titles
NRThe forthcoming wedding of Norma and Armando, a young lawyer, was supposed to be a great and wonderful event for the two, but everything went haywire.
Correctional
1952
6.0Salome, a seductive and alluring daughter of Herodias and stepdaughter to King Herodes, discovers faith and Christianity through her love for a Roman centurion named Cornelius.
Banal o Makasalanan?
1955
8.0A 1959 Filipino action drama starring Mario Montenegro and Lolita Rodriguez.
Kilabot Sa Makiling
1959
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Siete Infantes de Lara
1950
NRUpon the advice of his heart, Arturo searches for the girl with whom he should settle down.
Pilipino Kostum No Touch!
1955
NRA man would receive an inheritance from his uncle but under one condition to stay away from music.
Luha at Musika
1953
NR“Pasiya ng Langit” is the 1954 remake of “Sawing Gantimpala” (1940), now lost.
Pasiya ng Langit
1954
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Higit sa Korona
1956
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Hiram Na Asawa
1954
NRFour masked men fighting against the evils of this world. A costume picture about a medieval swashbuckler who redeems his family's honor.
Four Aces
1950
NRA story about Teresita who grew up in an orphanage in the province and falls in love with Antonio a landowner from the metro.
Nasaan Ka Giliw?
1951
NRA son of a rich man gives his son an ultimatum to merry or be written out of his will. The son had a best friend who has a girlfriend so the three decides to fool the father by pretending his best friend's girlfriend to be his.
Hiram na Kasintahan
1954
6.5Lapu-Lapu who defeated Spanish invaders on then land of Mactan.
Lapu-Lapu
1955
7.0No synopsis available yet.
Casa Grande
1958
5.0Prince Teñoso who is exiled by his father, the king after freeing the pitiful giant from jail. In gratitude, the giant gives Teñoso a magic handkerchief that can tame animals and can give him his wishes. As a beggar, Teñoso is despised by the princes, the king's soon-to-be sons-in-law, but eventually is recognized as the hero responsible for curing the king's illness, and winning the king's battles against the moors.
Prinsipe Teñoso
1954
NRTatlong labuyo: Directed by Richard Abelardo. With Delia Razon, Mario Montenegro, Tony Santos, Alfonso Carvajal.
Tatlong Labuyo
1953
NRTwelve adventurers set out to seek the holy grail.
12 Pares
1954
7.0Simon sets out to avenge his bride's death at the hands of the bandit Martinico and by accident, he captures Martinico's bride-to-be Belen and uses her to find Martinico.
Venganza
1958
NRDedicated to the valiant Boholano hero Francisco Dagohoy, this film shows the real causes that impelled the Dagohoy Uprising.
Dagohoy
1953
10.0A battle starts with invasion of Turkey to the Castille. Queen Isabella of Castille and Lozano betray King Alfonso and decide to help Turkey. Attacked from the external and internal sides, King Alfonso and his loyal swordsman Rodrigo de Villa are arrested, while Lozano and Isabella become the king and queen of Castille.
Rodrigo de Villa
1952
