THE SEVENTIES # 783: TONY FERRER, NANCY KWAN, WITH EDDIE GARCIA, CHANDA ROMERO, LOGAN CLARKE, MEL FRANCISCO AND FRED GALANG IN "FORTRESS IN THE SUN" (1975)

"Fortress in the Sun" (1975

Mirick Films International

Release Date April 24, 1975

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Produced by Jesse Chua

Story and Direction George Rowe

Cast Tony Ferrer, Nancy Kwan/ Also Starring Eddie Garcia, Chanda Romero, Logan Clarke, Mel Francisco and Fred Galang/ Co-starring Ruel Vernal, Johnny Vicar, Conrad Poe, Van Munoz, Roldan Rodrigo/ Introducing Dave Raymundo

 

THE SIXTIES # 1487: RIC RODRIGO, DINDO FERNANDO, LAURO DELGADO, JOHNNY MONTEIRO AND ZENY ZABALA AS "LUZVIMINDA (INANG PILIPINAS)" (1969)

"Luzviminda (Inang Pilipinas)" (1969)

NGI Movie Productions, Inc.

Release Date October 24, 1969

Music Prof. Felipe P. de Leon

Story, Screenplay and Direction Romy Villaflor

Cast Ric Rodrigo, Dindo Fernando, Lauro Delgado, Johnny Monteiro and Zeny Zabala (in the title role)/ Also Starring Rico Roman, Rubirosa, Ven Medina, Willie Dado and Jose Morelos/ Co-starring Cora Maceda, Tibo Legaspi, Edgar Garcia, Rolly Lapid, Dante Rivas/ with the special participation- Lani Gentica, Lila Luna, Angel Confiado/ Featuring Folklorico Dance Co., NGI Marikina Choir, NGI Santolan Band, TNT Commando

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THE SEVENTIES # 782: MENG FEI, UNICORN CHAN, ROMY MALLARI, CRISTINA REYES, DICK ISRAEL, ANNA MARIE CHEN IN "THE BLOOD HERO" (1975)

"The Blood Hero" (1975)

Mirick Productions

In Cooperation with Corn Brothers Film Company

Release Date April 18, 1975

Direction Chik Yiu Cheung, Danny Ochoa

Cast Meng Fei, Unicorn Chan, Romy Mallari, Cristina Reyes, Dick Israel, Anna Marie Chen/ Also Starring Ruben Ramos, Tito Aquino, Ernie Ortega, Mandy Bustamante, Jose Diamson, Gonzalo Salvo/ Featuring George Ting/ Special Participation of Geraldine

THE SEVENTIES # 781: RAMON REVILLA, EVA REYES, ROSANNA ORTIZ, ROSEMARIE GIL, MARLON BAUTISTA, MICHAEL MURRAY, LUCTA SORIANO, AURORA ORTIZ, APENG DALDAL AND RENATO ROBLES IN "PAGLAYA KO..." (1975)

"Paglaya Ko..." (1975)

Tower Productions

Release Date April 18, 1975

Story Jose Yandoc

Screenplay Felix Dalay, Larry de Mesa

Director of Photography Nonong Rasca

Music Tito Sotto

Produced by Victoria Villanueva

Direction Ave C. Caparas

Cast Ramon Revilla, Eva Reyes, Rosanna Ortiz, Rosemarie Gil, Marlon Bautista, Michael Murray, Lucita Soriano, Aurora Ortiz, Apeng Daldal and Renato Robles

THE SEVENTIES # 780: NORA AUNOR, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, GLORIA SEVILLA, JOHNNY DELGADO AND RONALDO VALDEZ IN GERRY DE LEON'S "BANAUE" (1975)/ RE-POSTED

"Banaue" (1975)

NV Productions

Release Date April 18, 1975

Story and Screenplay Gerardo de Leon and Toto Belano

Cinematogarphy Fermin Pagsisihan and Fredy Conde

Music Tito Arevalo

Direction Gerardo De Leon

Cast Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Gloria Sevilla, Johnny Delgado and Ronaldo Valdez/ Also Starring Andres Centenera, Ben Perez, Francisco Cruz, Belen Velasco, Linda Castro, Lope Policarpio, SOS daredevils/ Introducing Mercy Bartolome, Precy Marquez/ Featuring Eddie Villamayor and a Cast of Thousands

Banaue was one of Nora Aunor’s most expensive and ambitious movies. Nora shelled out an estimated P 1.6 million (a huge sum that time), excluding her talent fee. She mortgaged her house at Brg. Kapitolyo Pasig for P630,000 and secured a bank loan of P600,000. She even got an advance for her two upcoming movies (Hello, Goodnight, Goodbye and Lollipops and Roses and Burong Talangka). National Artist for Film Director Gerry de Leon, his last complete film, was given the free hand.

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"Banaue" was Christopher de Leon's second movie after "Tinimbang Ka't Nguni't Kulang" (1974)

After a long search, Banaue (Nora Aunor) and her tribe, the Ifugaos, make the lush mountains of the northern Philippines their new home. They begin to cultivate the land with their bare hands, carving the mountains into a stairway-like “rice field.”

While tending to the land, the parents of the courageous Sadek (Christopher de Leon) are crushed to death by a boulder. The tribe believes these deaths are a fitting sacrifice to their god Kabunian, who blessed them with fertile land. In gratitude, the Ifugaos declare that the rice terraces will be named after Sadek’s first child.
After years of toiling, the wondrous rice “stairway” is finished. But trouble comes to the Ifugaos when mountain nomads wander into their territory. For protection, they engage in a blood compact with the newcomers, who later agree to leave. Pugnoy (Johnny Delgado), a young warrior from the other tribe, becomes captivated by Banaue’s charms. But Banaue has eyes only for Sadek. The Ifugaos’ peace is marred when the other tribe, the notorious Kalingas headed by Aruk (Ronaldo Valdez) wages war against them. During a battle, Banaue’s father (Ben Perez) is decapitated, his head taken by the enemy as trophy. Banaue sets out to recover her father’s head. She is captured and after weeks of captivity, Aruk falls for Banaue. Smitten by her charm, Aruk decides to release her, on the condition that she return. Banaue goes home with her father’s head but is unable to go back to Aruk. Aruk returns and again declare war on the Ifugaos. He challenges Sadek on a one-on-one duel for Banaue's affection and the right to claim the promised land. 

Banaue is now available in DVD and can be purchased in all leading video stores.

THE SEVENTIES # 779: DOLPHY, NIDA BLANCA, WITH ROLLY QUIZON, DELY ATAYATAYAN, GEORGIE QUIZON, MARICEL SORIANO, MATUTINA AND PANCHITO IN JOHN & MARSHA SA AMERIKA (PART TWO)" (1975)

"John & Marsha sa Amerika (Part Two)" (1975)

RVQ Productions

Release Date April 12, 1975

Cinematography Manuel Bulotano

Music Dominic Salistiano

Story and Direction Ading Fernando

Cast Dolphy, Nida Blanca/ Also Starring Rolly Quizon, Dely Atay-Atayan, Georgie Quizon, Maricel Soriano, Matutina and Panchito/ Featuring Joey Hoffman, Ben Holmes, Betty Hamilton, Bird Johnson, Alfred Small, Sam Green, Robert Coleman and Jennie Berry/ Guests- eddie Mercado, Conde Ubaldo

THE SEVENTIES # 778: DOLPHY,JR., TINA REVILLA, PANCHITO, CONEY REYES, APENG DALDAL AND BAYANI CASIMIRO IN "ANG ANTING-ANTING NI OMPONG" (1975)

"Ang Anting-Anting ni Ompong" (1975)

Gerald Productions, Inc.

Release Date March 29, 1975

Screenplay Bert Duenas, Jr.

Cinematography Jose Tutanes

Fight Instructor Jay Grama

Direction Dan Inocencio

Cast Dolphy, Jr., Tina Revilla, Panchito, Coney Reyes, Apeng Daldal and Bayani Casimiro/ Also Starring Renato Robles, Georgie Quizon, Tintoy, Pongpong, Max Vera, Matutina, Panchito Alba, Jr., Arnold Yabut, S.O.S, P.I.S. and Rocco Montalban/ Featuring Rowena/ with Banda Hal-Ma, Bo. Batya, Boc.Bul./ Introducing Glen Theresa

THE SEVENTIES # 777: VIC VARGAS AND GLORIA DIAZ, WITH EDDIE GUTIERREZ, ROSANNA ORTIZ, DARIA RAMIREZ AND RAY MARCOS IN "AN AFFAIR IN TAHITI" (1975)

"An Affair in Tahiti" (1975)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date March 29, 1975

Story Rizal Esteban

Screenplay Armando Garces and Henry Cuino

Cinematography Ben Lobo

Music Carding Cruz

Direction Armando Garces

Cast Vic Vargas, Gloria Diaz/ Also Starring Eddie Gutierrez, Rosanna Ortiz, Daria Ramirez and Ray Marcos/ Co-starring Ruel Vernal, Ven Medina, Jun de Guzman, Leon Pajaron, Steve Alcarado, Elizabeth Vaughn, Delia Victorino and Boy Marco

THE SEVENTIES # 776: GLORIA ROMERO, GINA ALAJAR, RODEL NAVAL, ZENY ZABALA, BALOT, TANGE, ETANG DISCHER IN "THE WITCH" (1975)

"The Witch" (1975)

Solar Movie Enterprise Co.

Release Date March 22, 1975

Cinematography Wong Kuid Nam, Gener Buenaseda

Producer Lee Long Koan, Nellie Ybanez

Associate Producer Shen Chun

Direction Ngai Hoi Fung, Ben Feleo

Cast Gloria Romero, Gina Alajar, Rodel Naval, Zeny Zabala, Balot Tange, Etang Discher, Venchito Galvez, Angel Confiado, Nenita Jana

THE SEVENTIES # 775: WALTER NAVARRO, ROSEMARIE GIL, NICK ROMANO, ARNOLD MENDOZA, ALICIA ALONZO, MARK GIL, MICHAEL DE MESA AND PINKY (MONTILLA) IN "SANGRE MONTILLA" (1975)

"Sangre Montilla" (1975)

Prima Productions

Release Date March 21, 1975

Story and Screenplay Wilfred Schneider

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Music Demet Velasquez

Associate Director Joseph Villamor

Produced and Directed by Howard Petersen

Cast Walter Navarro, Rosemarie Gil, Nick Romano, Arnold Mendoza, Alicia Alonzo, Mark Gil, Michael de Mesa, Danny Rojo, Odette Khan, Enrico Villa, Romy lapuz and Pinky (Montilla)/ Also Starring Rodin 'Dolfake' Rodriguez, Johnny De Salva, Bambi Mendoza, Virgie Santos, Anna marie Marin, Rhey Salac, Pem Pantela, Jannette Herrera, Romy Blanco and D' Vultures/ Special Participation- Jack Lee Tam

THE SEVENTIES # 774: ROSEMARIE GIL, RODOLFO 'BOY' GARCIA, EVA DARREN, CHARLIE DAVAO, PERRY BALTAZAR AND AMANDA SUAREZ IN "ANG MGA KASALANAN NI EMMARUTH" (1975)

"Ang Mga Kasalanan ni Emmaruth" (1975)

Alvarez Productions

Release Date March 21, 1975

Serialized in Holiday Komiks

Story Ading Gonzales

Cinematography Rolly dela Rosa

Music Demet Velasquez

Produced by Luz Gancayco Alvarez

Direction Hermie 'Boy' Alvarez

Cast Rosemarie Gil, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Eva Darren, Charlie Davao, Perry Baltazar and Amanda Suarez/ Special Participation- Tintoy, Nog Nog, Lita Sandoval, Rudy dela Pena, ARuray, Marie Antonette/ Special Guest Star- Olive Alvarez/ Featuring Paul Alva

THE SEVENTIES # 773: RAMON ZAMORA, PILAR PILAPIL, POLLY PENSON, EDDIE GARCIA, ROMY DIAZ IN "THE MAGNIFICENT BRUTE" (1975)

"The Magnificent Brute" (1975)

RTG Productions

Release Date March 14, 1975

Story and Screenplay Jose Flores Sibal

Cinematography Ricardo Remiias

Music Ernani Cuenco

Produced by Atty. Ruben T. Gozon

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast RamonZamora, Pilar Pilapil, Polly Penson, Eddie Garcia, Romy Diaz/ Special Participation of Charlie Davao/ Also Starring Lito Anzures, Nello Nayo, Roldan Aquino, Renato Robles, Vic Varrion, Resty Sandel, Johnny Long, Loyd Garcia, Rod Francisco, Belo Borja, Bal Marro, Tony Villar, Johnny Thor an the SOS Daredevils

THE SEVENTIES # 772: AMALIA FUENTES, DANTE RIVERO, EDDIE GUTIERREZ AND ANNA-LISSA IN "BABAE... HINDI KA DAPAT NILALANG!" (1975)

"Babae... Hindi Ka Dapat Nilalang!" (1975)

AM Productions

Release Date March 14, 1975

Serialized in Sweethearts Komiks

Story Rio Oreta

Cinematography Hermo Santos

Music Danny Holmsen

Direction Fely Crisostomo

Cast Amalia Fuentes, Dante Rivero, Eddie Gutierrez and Anna-Lissa/ Also Starring Eddie Garcia, Rebecca Rocha, Virginia Montes and Raul Aragon

THE SEVENTIES # 771: SHOJI KARADA, EVANGELINE PASCUAL, CHANG LEE, EDDIE GARCIA IN "THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE" (1975)

"The Golden Triangle" (1975)

Jowell Films

Release Date March 7, 1975

Produced by Felicitas D. Uy

Direction Romeo N. Galang and Lo Ke

Cast Shoji Karada, Evangeline Pascual, Chang Lee, Eddie Garcia/ Introducing Jojo/ Also Starring Nympha Bonifacio, Joe Sison, Omar Kamar, Rey Sagum, Roberto Talabis, Greg Lozano, Hon Ying Kit, Samson Kai,Ko Keung, Val Iglesia

THE SEVENTIES # 770: JOSEPH ESTRADA, ZALDY ZSHORNACK, JUN ARISTORENAS, ELIZABETH OROPESA IN "HIT AND RUN" (1975)

"Hit and Run" (1975)

Roda Film Productions

Release Date March 7, 1975

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Music D' Amarillo

Produced by RTL

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Joseph Estrada, Zaldy Zshornack, Jun Aristorenas, Elizabeth Oropesa/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Van de Leon, Dencio Padilla, Jose Romulo, Roderick Paulate, Ding Salvador, Jose Vergara and the SOS Daredevils/ Featuring Trixia Gomez/ Introducing Malu de Leon

THE SEVENTIES # 769: CHIQUITO, JEANNE YOUNG, WITH RODOLFO 'BOY' GARCIA, EVA LINDA AND LEOPOLDO SALCEDO IN "CHIKITING GUBAT" (1975)

"Chikiting Gubat" (1975)

Lady Luck Productions

Released thru Archer Productions

Release Date March 7, 1975

Screenplay Ross Oracion

Cinematography Ramon Sanchez

Music Rudy Arevalo

Story and Direction A.V. P.

Cast Chiquito, Jeanne Young/ Also Starring Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Eva Linda and Leopoldo Salcedo/ Co-starring Pancho Pelagio, Jim de Leon, Cesar Villanueva, Delfin Ledda, Manuel Dagul and Nieves Manuel/ Plus an all supporting cast/ Special Guest Stars- Lucita Soriano, Renato del Prado and Tintoy/ Featuring Dee's Sexy Afro Dancers/ Special roles- Sylvio Ramiro, Jun Tanglao

THE SEVENTIES # 768: DANTE RIVERO, EDDIE GUTIERREZ, GINA PARENO, ROSANNA ORTIZ, ANTHONY ALONZO, ROMMELL VALDEZ AND ALONA ALEGRE IN "BAKIT MAY BILANGGO SA ANAK NI EBA?" (1975)

"Bakit May Bilanggo sa Anak ni Eba?" (1975)

MVN Cinema

Release Date March 7, 1975

Story and Screenplay R. Arthur Nicdao

Cinematography Freddie Conde

Music Totoy Nuke

Produced by Manuel Valdez Nieto III

Direction Maria Saret

Cast Dante Rivero, Eddie Gutierrez, Gina Pareno, Rosanna Ortiz, Anthony Alonzo, Rommell Valdez and Alona Alegre/ Also Starring Lorli Villanueva, Mona del Cielo, Greg Lozano and Rez Cortez/ with Josie Darang, Robert Lee, Aida Pedido, Jay Pineda/ Special Participation- Eva Linda, Gina Laforeteza, Ruel Vernal, Robert Rivera/ Featuring Angge and Fanny

THE SEVENTIES # 767: TONY FERRER, ROSANNA ORTIZ, LOTIS KEY AND ZALDY ZSHORNACK IN "WALANG DUWAG SA KAYUMANGGI" (1975)

"Walang Duwag sa Kayumanggi" (1975)

D' Camp Productions

A Laguna Productions Initial Offering

Release Date February 28, 1975

Screenplay Clem T. Santiago

Cinematography Totoy Jacinto

Music Tito Arevalo

Produced by Eddie B. Ocampo

Executive Producer Capt. Mike V. Palomique

Story and Direction Armando A. Herrera

Cast Tony Ferrer, Rosanna Ortiz, Lotis Key and Zaldy Zshormack/ Also Starring Vic Varrion, Ben Datu, Rey Sagum, Val Iglesia, Bernard Atienza, Joel; Muscat, Freddie Robles, Jimmy Moran, Ceasar de Villa, Allan Noble, Eddie Tuazon, Eric Samonte, Bayani Tobias, Naring Santiago, TNT Boys, Lita Sandoval, Danny Torrente and Conrad Poe/ Introducing Sandra Gallego/ Featuring  Lt. Col. Jose Jamora/ Special Participation of  Zandro Zamora, Lyn Madrigal, Jose Romulo, Jose Garcia, Rudy dela Pena and Protacio Dee

THE SEVENTIES # 766: GEORGE ESTREGAN, ANNA GONZALES, EDDIE GARCIA, PARALUMAN, VIC SILAYAN AND ELIZABETH OROPESA (IN HER FIRST STARRING ROLE) IN ISHMAEL BERNAL'S "HUWAG PAMARISAN! MISTER MO... LOVER BOY KO!" (1975)

"Huwag Pamarisan! Mister Mo... Lover Boy Ko!" (1975)

Crown Seven Film Productions

Release Date February 28, 1975

Serialized in Liwayway Magazine

Based on the novel by Efren Abueg

Screenplay Antonio S. Mortel and Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast George Estregan, Anna Gonzales, Eddie Gracia, Paraluman, Vic Silayan and Elizabeth Oropesa/ Also Starring Marian Samson, Ely Roque, Ernie Zarate

Film Review

by Cristina Pantoja- Hidalgo

The URIAN Anthology 1970-79

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ISABEL GRANADA, 41

Actress Isabel Granada passed away in the early evening (6 p.m.  or 11 p.m. Philippine time) of November 4, Saturday at Hamad General Hospital in Doha, Qatar. She was 41. Granada had been in coma for over week after suffering brain hemorrhage, indicating aneurysm. She was declared brain-dead by doctors on October 27 and never woke up from her coma.

Granada started her movie career at a young age in Aga Muhlach- Janice de Belen starrer "Bakit Madalas ang Tibok ng Puso" in 1985. She gained fame and prominence as a teen star when she joined the popular TV show "That's Entertainment." She had done numerous movies and appeared in countless TV shows. 

Granada won the FAMAS Best Supporting Actress Award in 1988 for the movie, "Ligaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin."

Details on Isabel Granada's passing, check this link--- 

http://entertainment.inquirer.net/249209/break-actress-isabel-granada-died-radio-report

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"Remember Me, Mama" (1987)

"1+1=12 Plus 1" (1987)

"Kambal Tuko" (1988)

"Penoy... Balut" (1988)

"Regal Shocker" (1989)

"Magic to Love" (1989)

"Isang Araw Walang Diyos" (1989)

"Huwag Kang Hahalik sa Diablo" (1989)

"Papa's Girl" (1990)

"Tora Tora, Bang Bang Bang" (1990)

"Shake, Rattle & Roll II" (1990)

"Anak ni Janice" (1991)

"Wanted: Bata Batuta" (1993)

"Gascon (Bala ang Katapat Mo!)" (1993)

"Boy Chico: Hulihin... si Ben Tumbling" (1997)

"Lagaya ang Itawag Mo sa Akin" (1997)

 (The Call me Joy)

"Hubad sa Ilalim ng Buwan" (1999)

"Eskort" (2000)

"Halik ng Sirena" (2001)

"Masikip ang Mundo Mo, Labrador" (2001)