THE PINOY GANGSTER MOVIES OF THE 60s #1: JOSEPH 'ERAP' ESTRADA (MOVIE ADS Circa 1961-63)

In 1961, Joseph 'Erap' Estrada was tapped to portray the true-to life story of Asiong Salonga, a notorious gang leader from Tondo. The movie was a big blockbuster hit during its theater run and eventually made Estrada an instant star. He zoomed to more greater heights appearing in a long list of so-called Pinoy Gangster movies extending to most part of the 60s portraying infamous and notorious underworld characters.

"Pantalan Trece" (1961)- Stars Jose Padilla, Jr., Ramon Revilla, Sr., Amado Cortez, Joseph Estrada and Mat Ranillo/ Directed by Felix Villar

"Asiong Salonga" (1961)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Jose Padilla, Jr., Yolanda Guevarra, Guia Gomez, Boy Francisco, Paquito Diaz, Vic Diaz/ Directed by Pablo Santiago

"Digmaan ng mga Maton" (1962)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Jose Padilla, Jr., Eddie Rodriguez, Pugak, Max Alvarado, Bert Olivar, Paquito Diaz, Ric Bustamante/ with Gloria Sevilla, Perla Bautista, Zeny Buena/ Directed by Felix Villar

"Tondo Boy" (1962)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Melinda Molina, Max Alvarado, Vicente Liwanag, Rafael Jimenez/ Directed by Armando Garces


"Kapit sa Patalim" (1962)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Aura Aurea, Editha Clomera, Gloria Sevilla and Carlos Padilla, Jr./ with Paquito Diaz, Vicente Liwanag, Ric Bustamante, Martin Marfil/ Directed by Felix Villar


"Ang Sangano at Colegiala" (1962)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Amalia Fuentes, Max Alvarado, Jess Lapid, Arnold Mendoza, Alberto Alonzo, Mila Montanez, Victor Bravo, Manolo Robles, Nort Nepomuceno and Pablo Virtuoso/ Directed by Efren Reyes


"Pulong Diablo" (1963)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Lilia Dizon, Van de Leon, Rodolfo Cristobal, Yolanda Guevarra, Bert Silva, Ben Perez, Paquito Diaz, Oscar Roncal, Tugak/ Directed by Pablo Santiago


"Istambay" (1963)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Jose Padilla, Jr., Paquito Diaz, Vicente Liwanag, Oscar Roncal, Tony Cruz, Jr., Vic Andaya. Boy Avvarez and introducing Maggie dela Riva/ Directed by Pablo Santiago


"Patapon" (1963)- Stars Joseph Estrada. Perla Bautista, Max Alvarado, Jess Lapid, Arnold Mendoza, Alberto Alonzo, Victor Bravo, Manolo Robles, jay Ilagan/ Directed by Armando Garces

"Tres Kantos" (1963)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Juancho Gutierrez, Perla Bautista, Carlos Padilla, Jr., Paquito Diaz, Vic Diaz, Jess Lapid, Lito Anzures/ Directed by Tony Cayado

"Kilabot sa Daang Bakal" (1963)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Maggie dela Riva, Paquito Diaz, Nello nayo, Pugak, Elena Mercado and Rodolfo Cristobal/ Directed Felix Villar

"Basagulero" (1963)- Stars Joseph Estrada, Perla bautista, Max Alvarado, Mila Montanez, Victor Bravo, Manolo Robles, Joaquin Fajardo, Nort Nepomuceno and Jess Lapid/ Directed by Armando Garces