THE SEVENTIES # 553: ROBERTO GONZALEZ AND RAMON ZAMORA IN "ANG BARBARO AT SI GENGHIS KHAN" (1973)

"Ang Barbaro at si Genghis Khan" (1973)

Cattleya Pictures

Release Date January 24, 1973/ Globe, Forum, Ace

Cinematography Zosimo Corpuz

Story and Screenplay Bert Mendoza

Music Demet Velasquez

Direction Danilo Cabreira

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Ramon Zamora/ Also Starring Carmina Perez, Renato del Prado, Ernie Ortega, Jun Santos, Rod Francisco, SOS Daredevils/ with the special participation of Alfonso Carvajal/ Featuring Dondon Nakar/ Introducing Ser Reyes, Jr.

THE SEVENTIES # 552: NORA AUNOR, JAY ILAGAN, RICO LOPEZ IN "CARMELA" (1973)

"Carmela" (1973)

NV Productions

For its Initial Offering

Release Date January 20, 1973

Direction Danny Holmsen

Cast Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Rico Lopez/ Also Starring Norma Blancaflor, Lolita Lopez, Monina Rojo, Freddie Robles and Matimtiman Cruz

More on Carmela, see link: PelikulaATBP

THE SEVENTIES # 551: TONY FERRER, EDDIE GARCIA, MAX ALVARADO, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA, DANNY ROJO, VICTOR BRAVO, JOAQUIN FAJARDO AND NICK ROMANO IN "THE ENEMY" (1973)

"The Enemy" (1973)

Bravo Film Productions

Release Date January 19, 1973/ Globe, Cubao Cinema

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Music Carlos Rodriguez

Produced by Dominguillo Bravo

Direction Romeo N. Galang

Cast Tony Ferrer, Eddie Garcia, Max Alvarado, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Danny Rojo, Victor Bravo, Joaquin Fajardo and Nick Romano/ Featuring Jun Bravo, Robert Talabis, Baby de Jesus, Eder Eloriaga, Virginia Montes, Linda Davidson/ Special Participation of Eddie Nicart, Sancho Tesalona, Chito Reyes, Willie Milan, Tiny Viray, Boy Flores, Efren Reboriano, Perlita Dolor and the SOS Daredevils

THE SEVENTIES # 550: MANNY DE LEON, PINKY (MONTILLA), IKE LOZADA, DARIUS RAZON, DESIREE DESTREZA IN "SOMEONE WHO CARES" (1973)

"Someone Who Cares" (1973)

Prima Productions

Release Date January 19, 1973/ Forum, Center

Cinematography Peping Pagsisihan

Music Joaquin C. Jake Solis

Story, Produced and Direction Howard Patersen

Cast Manny de Leon, Pinky (Montilla), Ike Lozada, Darius Razon, Desiree Destreza/ Also Starring Cloyd Robinson, Enrici Villa, Matimtiman Cruz, Dondon Nakar, Ser Reyes, Jim Camama/ Guests- Balot and Tange

THE SEVENTIES # 549: JUN ARISTORENAS, VIC VARGAS AND PILAR PILAPIL, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA AND EDDIE GARCIA IN "KAPWA KIDLAT" (1973)

"Kapwa Kidlat" (1973)

HPS Film Productions

Release Date January 9, 1973/ Capitol, Grand, Ultravista

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Music Demet Velasquez

Screenplay and Direction Armando Garces

Cast Jun Aristorenas, Vic Vargas and Pilar Pilapil/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia and Eddie Garcia/ Co-starring Rocco Montalban, Pancho Pelagio, Johnny Rio, Steve Alcarado, Leon Pajaron, Carlo Grande, Gaspar Hernandez, The TNT Boys/ In a very special role- Jose Padilla, Jr./ Featuring- Richard

THE SEVENTIES # 548: ROBERTO GONZALEZ, ROSEMARIE GIL, ROLANDO GONZALEZ, OMAR CAMAR IN "AKO, LABAN SA DAIGDIG" (1973)

"Ako, Laban sa Daigdig" (1973)

RG Productions, Inc.

Release Date January 5, 1973/ Center

Cinematography Zosimo Corpuz

Screenplay Cris Magdiwang

Music Demet Velasquez

Story and Direction Armando de Guzman

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Rosemarie Gil, Rolando Gonzalez, Omar Camar/ Also Starring Ernie Ortega, Jun Santos, Tino Aquino, Ruben Ramos, Mary Walter, Jun de Guzman, Ernie White, Pong Pong, Edgar Garcia and Rey Roldan/ with SOS Daredevils, MPS Commandos and the RG Blackbelters/ Introducing Grace Nazario/ Guest performances- Philip Gamboa, Vic Varrion

THE SEVENTIES # 547: ROBIN ARISTORENAS, FRANKIE NAVAJA, JR., MAX ALVARADO IN "SI BIMBO AT SI DODONG" (1972)

"Si Bimbo at si Dodong" (1972)

Juver Productions

Release Date December 28, 1972

Story and Screenplay Bert Mendoza

Music Rodgar

Direction Junar

Cast Robin Aristorenas, Frankie Navaja, Jr., Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Venchito Galvez, Andres Centenera, Angel Confiado and Palito/ in special role- Baby Maritess

THE SEVENTIES # 546: DANTE RIVERO, BOOTS ANSON ROA, PILAR PILAPIL IN "ISINILANG KO ANG ANAK NG IBANG BABAE" (1972)

"Isinilang Ko ang Anak ng Ibang Babae"

Rosas Productions

Christmas and New Year Presentation

Release Date December 25, 1972

Serialized in Pioneer and Aliwan Komiks

Story Elena Patron

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Photography Manuel Bulotano

Music Restie Umali

Direction Manuel Cinco

Cast Dante Rivero, Boots Anson Roa, Pilar Pilapil/ Also Starring Dencio Padilla, Nello Nayo, Resty Sandel/ with the special participation of Robert Jaworski, Carlos Padilla, Jr./Featuring Maricris, Randy

THE SEVENTIES # 545: VILMA SANTOS (IN A DUAL ROLE), EDGAR MORTIZ, FRED MONTILLA IN "DAMA DE NOCHE" (1972)

"Dama de Noche" (1972)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date October 15- 24, 1972/ Remar, Delta, Sampaguita

Story Quentin de Guia, Rico Bello Omagap

Screenplay Nestor Torre

Cinematography Ben Lobo

Music Danny Subido

Direction Emanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Vilma Santos (in a dual role), Edgar Mortiz, Fred Montilla/ Also Starring Lillian Laing, Matimtiman Cruz, Ruben Tizon, Jovie Barreto, Priscilla Ramirez, Danilo Jurado, Raffy Engle and Cloyd Robinson

See article: Will it Be Vi or Guy (in the QC Filmfest Awards Night)?

THE SEVENTIES # 544: NORA AUNOR AND TIRSO CRUZ III, WITH LUIS GONZALES, LUCITA SORIANO, ROSA MIA IN MARS RAVELO'S "AND GOD SMILED AT ME" (1972)

Winner of 8 major awards in the 3rd Quezon City Film Festival- Manuel L. Quezon Award for Best Picture; Best Actress (Nora Aunor); Best Actor (Tirso Cruz III); Best Supporting Actress (Lucita Soriano); Best Color Cinematography (Felipe Santiago); Best Sound (Flaviano Villaruel); Best Musical Score (Danny Holmsen); Top Grosser

"And God Smiled at Me" (1972)

Sampaguita-VP Pictures

Release Date October 15- 24, 1972/ New Frontier, Grand, Circle

Serialized in Teen World Magazine

Story Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Medy Tarnate and Manny Fernandez

Music Danny Holmsen

Direction Mar S. Torres and Danny Holmsen

Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Luis Gonzales, Lucita Soriano/ Also Starring Rosa Mia, Matimtiman Cruz, Naty Santiago, Nympha Bonifacio/ Introducing Monia Rojo/ Co-starring Ven Medina, Nenita Jana, Jose de Villa, Aring Bautista

See article: Will it be Vi or Guy (in the QC Filmfest Awards Night)?

THE SEVENTIES # 543: VILMA SANTOS, EDGAR MORTIZ, JAY ILAGAN, FLORENCE AGUILAR IN "LERON- LERON SINTA" (1972)

"Leron-Leron Sinta" (1972)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Christmas and New Year Offering

Release Date December 23, 1972

Story and Screenplay Nestor Torre, Jr.

Cinematography Benjamin Lobo

Music Danny Subido

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Jay Ilagan, Florence Aguilar/ Also Starring Lillian Laing, Beth Manlongat, Ruben Tizon/ Introducing Angelita/ Featuring The Family Birth Control Singing Group

THE SEVENTIES # 542: VILMA SANTOS, BARBARA PEREZ, WITH ROMEO RIVERA, RUEL VERNAL, DICK ISRAEL, ZENAIDA AMADOR AND ERNIE GARCIA IN "HATING-GABI NA, VILMA!" (1972)

"Hating-gabi na, Vilma!" (1972)

Sine Pilipino

Release Date November 8, 1972

Music Eric Torres

Story, Screenplay and Direction Joey Gosiengfiao

Cast Vilma Santos, Barbara Perez/ Also Starring Romeo Rivera, Ruel Vernal, Dick Israel, Zenaida Amador and Ernie garcia/ Co-starring Cloyd Robinson, Subas Herrero, Angie Ferro, Nanette Lizares and Rod Dasco/ with Jojo Simmons, Lito Trinidad, Marivic Cheng and the people of Natipuan, Batangas

THE SEVENTIES # 541: VILMA SANTOS, MISS RITA GOMEZ, PAQUITO DIAZ, MAX ALVARADO, ROMEO RIVERA IN TAKBO, VILMA, DALI!" (1972)

"Takbo, Vilma, Dali" (1972)

Sine Pilipino 

Release Date September 29, 1972

Screenplay and Direction Joey Gosiengfiao

Cast Vilma Santos, Miss Rita Gomez, Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Romeo Rivera

THE SEVENTIES # 540: ALONA ALEGRE (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ANDY POE, PAQUITO DIAZ, MAX ALVARADO, ROMY DIAZ, LITO ANZURES IN "DIWATA NG KAGUBATAN" (1972)

"Diwata ng Kagubatan " (1972)

AA Productions

Release Date 1972

Cinematography Louie Chiong

Music Levi Celerio

Direction Alex Sunga

Cast Alona Alegre (in the title role), Andy Poe, Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Romy Diaz, Lito Anzures/ Also Starring Pedro Faustino, Ross Oracion, SOS Daredevils

THE SEVENTIES # 539: TONY FERRER, RIZZA, MARILEN OJEDA AND JAY ILAGAN IN "DEADLINE" (1972)

"Deadline" (1972)

Pilipinas Film Productions

Release Date 1972

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera

Music Randy

Direction Artemio Marquez

Cast Tony Ferrer, Rizza, Marilen Ojeda and Jay Ilagan/ Also Starring Ben Rubio, Renato del Prado, Pancho Pelagio and Geraldine, SOS Daredevils/ with Nathasia, Ray Otey

THE SEVENTIES # 538: VIC VARGAS, RIZZA AND ROMY DIAZ WITH ALICIA ALONZO (IN A SPECIAL ROLE) IN "ISLA DE TORO" (1972)

"Isla de Toro" (1972)

FAB Productions

Release Date March 1972

Screenplay Johnny C. Pangilinan

Cinematography Fermin Pagsisihan

Music Carlos Rodriguez

Executive Producer Florentino A. Bautista

Story and Direction Felix Villar

Cast Vic Vargas, Rizza and Romy Diaz/ with Alicia Alonzo (in a special role)/ Also Starring Victor Bravo, Renato del Prado, Pancho Pelagio, Ramon de la Rosa, Romeo Blanco, Roger Saulog and larry Silva/ Featuring Bino Garcia/ Guest star- Silvio Ramiro/ Co-starring Francisco Cruz, Robert Talby, Belo Borja, Joe Canlas, Eddie Paje, Eddie Tagalog, Emil Gonzales, Boy Punzalan, Emy Rodes, Roman Romano and Tiger Lee

THE SEVENTIES # 537: NORA AUNOR AND TIRSO CRUZ III, WITH GINA ALAJAR IN "MY LITTLE BROWN GIRL" (1972)

"My Little Brown Girl" (1972)

Sampaguita-VP Pictures

Christmas and New Year Presentation

Release Date December 22, 1972

Serialized in TopStar

Story A.S. Tenorio

Screenplay Medy Tarnate

Cinematography Felipe Santiago

Music and Direction Danny Holmsen

Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Gina Alajar/ Also Starring Tita de Villa, Naty Santiago, Monina Rojo, Evelyn Bonifacio, Freddie Robles, Naty Mallares/ Guests- Tony Cayado, Viring Villa, Pons de Guzman

THE SEVENTIES # 536: TONY FERRER, JANET CLEMENTE AND MAJ. MELITON GERONIMO IN "THE PROFESSIONAL" (1972)

"The Professional" (1972)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date December 17, 1972/ Forum, Globe, Cubao Cinema

Story and Screenplay Mireille S. Salas

Cinematography Fortunato B. Bernardo

Music Tito Arevalo

Direction Pierre L. Salas

Cast Tony Ferrer, Janet Clemente and Maj. Meliton Geronimo/ Also Starring Victor Bravo, Protacio Dee, Manolo Noble, Ariston Bautista, Rey Sagum, Fao Ying, Gason Garcia, Robert Miller and Romy Luartes/ Featuring Elizabeth Vaughn

THE SEVENTIES # 535: DOLPHY, BOOTS ANSON-ROA, WALTER NAVARRO, PINKY DE LEON IN "ITIK-ITIK" (1972)

"Itik-Itik" (1972)

Lea Productions

Release Date December 7, 1972

Cinematography Loreto Isleta

Choreography Amelia Apolinario

Music Restie Umali

Story, Screenplay and Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Dolphy, Boots Anson-Roa, Walter Navarro, Pinky de Leon/ Also Starring Edwin O'Hara, SOS Daredevils, Joe Gruta, Cherith Casipe, Gig Valdez

THE SEVENTIES # 534: ROBERTO GONZALEZ AND NIDA BLANCA, WITH MARTIN MARFIL, OMAR CAMAR, ROBERT RIVERA IN "MAGINOONG KARATISTA" (1972)

"Maginoong Karatista" (1972)

RG Productions 

A Sikatuna Films Maiden Offering

Release Date December 7, 1972

Cinematography Zosimo Corpuz

Screenplay Cris Magdiwang

Music Demet Velasquez

Direction Sol Gaudite

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Nida Blanca/ Also Starring Martin Marfil, Omar Camar, Robert Rivera/ Co-starring Jun Santos, Francisco Cruz, Angel Confiado, Tony Pomuceno, Jaime de Vera, Lito Hermosa, Santy Hermosa, Willy Harris and Rey Sagum/ with SOS Daredevils, MPS Commandos, RG Blackbelters/ Featuring Ernie White, Boyet Mercado, Nonong Palomar

THE SEVENTIES # 533: FERNANDO POE, JR., PILAR PILAPIL, PAQUITO DIAZ, ROMY DIAZ, FRANKIE NAVAJA, JR. AND JOSE PADILLA, JR. IN "ANG ALAMAT" (1972)

"Ang Alamat" (1972)

FPJ Productions

Release Date December 7, 1972

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Music Restie Umali

Direction Celso Ad. Castillo

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Pilar Pilapil, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Frankie Navaja, Jr. and Jose Padilla, Jr./ Also Starring Lito Anzures, Nello Nayo, Vic Varrion, Robert Talby, Johnny Long, Belo Borja, Nonoy de Guzman, Chito Guerrero and SOS Daredevils

THE SEVENTIES # 532: VILMA SANTOS, WALTER NAVARRO, PERLA ADEA, ROMY MALLARI IN "DALAGANG NAYON" (1972)

"Dalagang Nayon" (1972)

Mirick Productions, Inc.

Release Date December 3, 1972

Photography Fehzardo Banen

Screenplay Johnny C. Pangilinan

Music Danny Subido

Story and Direction Maning Subido

Cast Vilma Santos, Walter Navarro, Perla Adea, Romy Mallari/ Also Starring Chichay, Arnold Mendoza, Raquel Monteza/ Featuring Ace York/ Co-starring Bert (Tawa) Marcelo, Kiti-Kiti, Freddie Robles, Rudy San Jose, Bernardine Escolar and Lito Calzado and His Dancers

THE SEVENTIES # 531: JUN ARISTORENAS, VIRGINIA, PANCHITO ALBA IN "BUHAY MAYNILA" (1972)

"Buhay Maynila" (1972)

Juver Productions

Release Date November 30, 1972

Story and Screenplay Greg B. Macabenta

Music Rodgar

Direction Junar

Cast Jun Aristorenas, Virginia, Panchito Alba/ Also Starring Barbara Monteiro, Joaquin Fajardo, Angel Confiado, Alex Flores, Greg Lansang

THE SEVENTIES # 530: CHIQUITO, PILAR PILAPIL, WITH YOYOY VILLAME, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA, JOE DE CASTRO IN "ISLA LIMASAWA" (1972)

"Isla Limasawa" (1972)

Archer Productions

Its Initial Presentation

Released thru Sotang Bastos Productions, Inc.

Release Date November 29, 1972

Cinematography Alfonso Alvarez

Props and Effects Totoy Torrente

Music Rudy Arevalo

Associate Director Danny Ochoa

Direction Archie

Cast Chiquito, Pilar Pilapil/ Also Starring Yoyoy Villame, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Joe de Castro, Renato del Prado, Nieves Manuel, manuel Dgul and Pancho Pelagio/ Featuring Tintoy/ Special role- Silvio Ramiro, Phil. Festival Dancers

THE SEVENTIES # 529: NORA AUNOR, WALTER NAVARRO, WITH PERLA BAUTISTA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA IN "DITO SA AKING PUSO" (1972)

"Dito sa Aking Puso" (1972)

Lea Productions

Release Date November 29, 1972

Cinematography Loreto Isleta

Music Jose Mari Chan

Story, Screenplay and Direction Orlando R. Nadres

Cast Nora Aunor, Walter Navarro/ Also Starring Perla Bautista, Caridad Sanchez, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia/ Co-starring Angie Ferro, Eddie Mercado, Adul de Leon and Pinky de Leon

THE SEVENTIES # 528: EDDIE GUTIERREZ, MARITESS REVILLA, TINA REVILLA IN MARS RAVELO'S "THE SISTERS" (1972)

"The Sisters" (1972)

Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.

Release Date November 26, 1972

Serialized in Bulaklak Magazine

Story Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Remy Navales

Music Danny Holmsen

Direction Mar S. Torres

Cast Eddie Gutierrez, Maritess Revilla, Tina Revilla/ Also Starring Norma Blancaflor, Matimtiman Cruz, Eddie Miller, Ven Medina, Jigger Roces

(l-r) Maritess Revilla, Eddie Gutierrez, Tina Revilla

THE SEVENTIES # 527: JUN ARISTORENAS, ALONA ALEGRE, MAX ALVARADO IN "BATAS, BILIS AT BABAE" (1972)

"Batas, Bilis at Babae" (1972)

Topaz Film Productions

Release Date November 25, 1972/ Regency, Capitol, Grand

Story and Screenplay Bert Mendoza

Cinematography Jojo Sangco

Music Demet Velasquez

Produced by Jun Dominguez

Direction Jun Gallardo

Cast Jun Aristorenas, Alona Alegre, Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Rocco Montalban, Andres Centenera, Joaquin Fajardo, Leon Pajaron, Sancho Tesalona, Edgar garcia, Roger Saulog and Larry Silva/ Featuring Robert Rivera, Raul Salvador and Jose Garcia/ In a special roles- Omar Camar and Jess Vargas/ Guest Star- Carmina Perez

THE SEVENTIES # 526: VIRGINIA, PAQUITO DIAZ AND MAX ALVARADO, WITH OMAR KAMAR, ANGELITA ORTIZ, REY BIG BOY, SOFIA MORAN IN "BANDOLERA" (1972)

"Bandolera" (1972)

Juver Productions

Release Date November 19, 1972

Story and Screenplay Greg B. Macabenta and A. G. Volante

Cinematography Max dela Pena

Music Rodgar

Direction Cesar Gallardo

Cast Virginia, Paquito Diaz and Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Sofia Moran, Leopoldo Salcedo, Omar Kamar, Angelita Ortiz, Rey Big Boy, Rudy Rollada, Ernie David, Dante Javier