THE SEVENTIES # 1220: RUDY FERNANDEZ, BEMBOL ROCO, LITO LAPID, WITH TINA MONASTERIO, GINA ALAJAR, JOSEPHINE MANUEL IN "ANG LEON, ANG TIGRE AT ANG ALAMID" (1979)

"Ang Leon, ang Tigre at ang Alamid" (1979)

Regal Films, Inc.

Release Date November 2, 1979

Story and Screenplay Tony Mortel

Cinematography Rey Lapid

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Music Rudy Rivero

Direction Cesar 'Chat' Gallardo

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Bembol Roco, Lito Lapid/ Also Starring Tina Monasterio, Gina Alajar, Josephine Manuel, Paquito Diaz, Johnny Wilson

THE SEVENTIES # 1196: TONY FERRER AND LITO LAPID, WITH CHARLIE DAVAO, ANN VILLEGAS, JOSEPHINE MANUEL, DINAH DOMINGUEZ, VAL IGLESIA AND NICK ROMANO IN "BACK TO BACK" (1979)

"Back to Back" (1979)

Lea Productions

Release Date July 20, 1979

Story and Screenplay Antonio S. Mortel

Film Editor Edgardo Vinarao

Cameraman Rey Lapid

Music Rey Ramos

Direction Jerry O. Tirazona

Cast Tony Ferrer and  Lito Lapid/ Also Starring Charlie Davao, Ann Villegas, Josephine Manuel, Dinah Dominguez, Val Iglesia and Nick Romano

THE SEVENTIES # 1190: LITO LAPID (IN THE TITLE ROLE), CELIA RODRIGUEZ, GEORGE ESTREGAN, SUZANNE GONZALES, ALLAN VALENZUELA AND ANNA MARIN IN "TOM CAT" (1979)

"Tom Cat" (1979)

Mirick Films International

Release Date June 22, 1979

Serialized in Liwayway Magazine

Story Bienvenido Ramos

Direction Jun Gallardo

Cast Lito Lapid (in the title role), Celia Rodriguez, George Estregan, Suzanne Gonzales, Allan Valenzuela and Anna Marin/ Also Starring Dick Israel, Renato Robles, J. Antonio Carreon, Joy Navarro/ Featuring Bongchi/ Special participation of Ike Lozada

THE SEVENTIES # 1155: LITO LAPID (IN THE TITLE ROLE), GEORGE ESTREGAN, TRIXIA GOMEZ, TINA MONASTERIO AND BETH BAUTISTA IN "THE JESS LAPID STORY" (1978)

From his humble beginning as a stuntman, Lito Lapid rose to become one of the country's top action movie stars. His first big movie was in 1978 when he was tapped to do the true-to-life story of the 60s top action star, Jess Lapid, his uncle. The movie, The Jess Lapid Story, was Mirick Films’entry in that year’s 4th Metro Manila Film Festival. It was an instant hit and paved the way for Lapid’s phenomenal rise to stardom. 

"The Jess Lapid Story" (1978)

Mirick Films International

Release Date December 25, 1978

The 4th Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Story Mrs. Bella Vda. de Lapid

Screenplay Tony Mortel and Diego Cagahastian

Cinematography Rey Lapid

Direction Jun Gallardo

Cast Lito Lapid (in the title role), George Estregan, Trixia Gomez, Tina Monasterio and Beth Bautista/ Featuring Romnick (Sarmenta)/ Also Starring Dencio Padilla, Ruben Rustia, Jonee Gamboa, Mitos del Mundo

THE SEVENTIES # 1104: ALMA MORENO, BARBARA LUNA, CELIA RODRIGUEZ AND MAT RANILLO III IN "ABC NG PAG-IBIG (TEEN-AGE LOVE)" (1978)

"ABC ng Pag-ibig (Teen-age Love)" (1978)

Film Entertainment Exponents, Inc.

Release Date April 28, 1978

Screenplay Allan Jaime Rabaya

Cinematography Rey de Leon

Film Editor Rogelio Salvador

Musical Director Clemente Soriano, Jr.

Direction Emmanuel Borlaza

Cast Alma Moreno, Barbara Luna, Celia Rodriguez and Mat Ranillo III/ Also Starring Eddie Garcia, Rosemarie Gil, Amado Cortez, Dexter Doria, Romeo Rivera, Greg Lozano, Ruffy Engle, J. Antonio Carrion, Lito Lapid

THE SEVENTIES # 1096: DARIA RAMIREZ, TINA MONASTERIO, CARMEN RONDA, KARINA MATIAS AND ALMA MORENO (IN A SPECIAL GUEST ROLE) IN "KAMI'Y MGA KALAPATING LIGAW" (1978)

"Kami'y Mga Kalapating Ligaw" (1978)

Cubao Cinema Films

An Aries Films Initial Presentation

Release Date March 30, 1978

Story Jay Aquino

Screenplay Ding Pascual

Editor Pat Ramos

Cinematography Armando Dulag

Music Lito Radaza

Direction Bien de Leon

Cast Daria Ramirez, Tina Monasterio, Carmen Ronda, Karina Matias and Alma Moreno (in a very special guest role)/ Also Starring Amay Bisaya, Lucita Soriano, Nona Herrera, Eva Linda, Bianca Valdez, Jennifer Javier, Lito Legaspi, Marco Antonio, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Ricky Rogers, Lito Lapid, George Aznar/ with Darius Razon and Golay/ Guests- Rhene Imperial, Philip Gamboa

THE SEVENTIES # 951: ROSANNA ORTIZ, ERNIE GARCIA, CARMEN RONDA AND GINA ALAJAR (IN HER FIRST DARING ROLE) IN "MAG-INGAT KAYO... PLAYBOY AKO!" (1976)

"Mag-ingat Kayo... Playboy Ako!" (1976)

JPM Productions

Release Date October 15, 1976

Story Fernando Toquero

Screenplay Emmanuel Borlaza and Anthony Taylor

Cinematography Oscar Querijero

Film Editing Abelardo Hulleza

Music Carlos Rodriguez

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Rosanna Ortiz, Ernie Garcia, Carmen Ronda and Gina Alajar (in her first daring role)/ Also Starring Bella Flores, Romeo Rivera, Allan Valenzuela, Lito Lapid, Albert Moran, Erick Chandler, Efren Vasquez

TRUE-TO-LIFE POLICE STORIES AND BIO-FILMS #2 (Circa 1992- 2000)

"Lakay" (1992)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Charo Santos, Rina Reyes and Efren Reyes, Jr.,/ with Jose Romulo, Philip Gamboa, Romy Diaz, Rommel Valdez, Luctta Soriano, Marithez Samson, Odette Khan, nanding Fernadez, Johny Vicar, Michael Murray, Vic Varrion, Rene Hawkins, Ernie Ortega/ Directed by Nilo Saez

Left- "Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati" (1992)- Stars Jestoni Alarcon, Sheryl Cruz, Bembol Roco, George Estregan, Jr., Rina Reyes and Johnny Delgado/ with Dick Israel, Mike Castillo, Eddie Arenas, Don Pepot/ Directed by Dante Javier

Right- "Pat. Omar Abdulah: Pulis Probinsiya" (1992)- Stars Phillip Salvador, Eddie Gutierrez, Vic Vargas, Donita Rose, Rachel Lobangco, Fortunato 'Atoy' Co, Willie Revillame, Dindo Arroyo, Renato del Prado, Rene Hawkins/ Directed by Joe Balagtas

Left- "Leon ng Maynila" (1992)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Ricky Davao, Michael de Mesa, Lara de Leon, Paquito Diaz, Emily Loren, Baldo Marro, Shr Valdez, King Gutierrez, Philip Gamboa, Nick Romano, Bomber Moran, Edwin Reyez, Subas Herrero and George Estregan, Jr./ Introducing Precious Tongco/ Directed by Joey del Rosario

Right- "Doring Dorobo: Hagupit ng Batas" (1993)/ Stars Eddie Garcia, Eddie Gutierrez, Boots Anson-Roa and Sharmaine Arnaiz/ with Paquito Diaz, Rey 'PJ' Abellana, Ali Sotto, Dick Israel, Vivian Foz/ Directed by Augusto Salvador

Left- "Gascon: Bala ang Katapat Mo!" (1993)- Stars Lito Lapid, Ruffa Gutierrez, Tirso Cruz, III, Jess Lapid, Jr., Bob Soler, Janine Barredo, Max Laurel, Isabel Granada/ Directed by Rogelio Salvador

Right- "Mancao" (1993)- Stars Phillip Salvador, Snooky Serna, Edgar Mortiz, Lito Legaspi, Ramon Christopher, Zandro Zamora, Jonjon Hernandez, Roldan Aquino/ with Romy Diaz, Don Umali, Edwin Reyes, Fred Moro, Bernard Fabiosa, Mike Magat & Honey Policarpio/ Special Participation of Amado Cortes and Luz Valdez/ Directed by Felix F. Dalay

Left- "SPO4 Santiago: Sharpshooter" (1996)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Ina Raymundo, Dindi Gallardo, Raymond Bagatsing, King Gutierrez, Richard Bonnin, Atoy Co and Tonton Gutierrez/ Directed by Pepe Marcos

Right- "Ping Lacson: Super Cop" (2000)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Lorna Tolentino, Ricky Davao, Glydel Mercado, Ace Espinosa, Trubador Ramos, Levi Ignacio and Herbert Bautista/ Directed by Toto Natividad

TRUE-TO-LIFE POLICE STORIES AND BIO-FILMS #1 (Circa 1988- 91)

Movie producers tend to glamorize infamous underworld characters and notorious criminals in their movies since it would easily fetch millions of pesos in revenues in box-office receipts. Films like Asiong Salonga, Nardong Putik, Tiagong Akyat, Kapitan Eddie Set... broke records in the tills.

In the latter part of the 80s, the trend was reversed... true-to-life stories of our men in uniform were accorded due recognition in various movies made in their honor... movies like Afuang: The Bounty Hunter, Jose Pring: Homicide, Manila Police, Target... Police General (The Alfredo S. Lim Story) and many more...

Left- "Afuang: Bounty Hunter" (1988)- Stars Phillip Salvador, Eddie Garcia, Mark Gil, Marianne dela Riva, Charlie Davao, Zandro Zamora, Ruel Vernal, Mon Godiz, Lucita Soriano, Ros Olgado, Narding Fernandez/ Directed by Mike Relon Makiling

Right- "Target...Maganto" (1988)- Stars Ronnie Ricketts, Charlie Davao, Monica Herrera, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Nick Romano, Renato del Prado/ Directed by Leonardo Garcia

Left- "Tadtarin ng Bala si Madelo" (1989)- Stars Lito Lapid, Melissa Mendes, Amanda Amores, Charlie Davao, Philip Gamboa, Romy Diaz and Monica Herrera/ Directed by Arturo San Agustin

Right- "Joe Pring: Homicide, Manila Police" (1989)- Stars Phillip Salvador, Johnny Delgado, Aurora Sevilla, Paquito Diaz, Maila Gumila, Dencio Padilla, Conrad Poe, Ruel Vernal, Robert Talabis, Bing Davao, Ernie Forte/ Featuring Symon Soler/ Directed by Augusto Salvador

"Target...Police Genral (Maj. Gen. Alfredo S. Lim Story)" / 1989- Stars Ramon Revilla, Alma Moreno, Conrado Poe, Fred Moro, Patrick dela Rosa, Renato del Prado, Romy Diaz, Raoul Aragon, Lucita Soriano/ Directed by Pepe Marcos

Left- "Alyas Pogi: Tirador ng Nueva Ecija" (1990)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Janice de Belen, Edu Manzano, George Estregan, Jr., Tommy Abuel, Johnny Delgado and Bernard Bonnin/ Directed by Joey Del Rosario

Right- "Sgt. Miguel Carpio: Multiple Murder" (1990)- Stars Jess Lapid, Jr., Charlie Davao, Nick Romano, Dinah Dominguez, Marithez Samson, Maita Sanchez/ Directed by Jerry O. Tirazona

Left- "Boyong Manalac: Hoodlum Terminator" (1991)- Stars Eddie Garcia, Edu Manzano, Roi Vinzon, John Regala, Maita Soriano, Mayleen Zapanta and Pinky de Leon/ Directed by Eddie Rodriguez

Right- "Capt. Jaylo: Batas sa Batas" (1991)- Stars Ramon 'Bong' Revilla, Jr., Edu Manzano, Monica Herrera, Maritoni Fernandez & Rina Reyez/ with Baldo Marro, George Estregan, Jr., Robert Arevalo, Raoul Aragonn, Conrad Poe, Rez Cortez, King Gutierrez, Manjo del Mundo, Zandro Zamora/ Directed by Pepe Marcos

LITO LAPID IN "ANAK NG TULISAN" (1981-82): KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION

"Anak ng Tulisan" (1982)- Stars Lito Lapid, Elizabeth Oropesa, Marianne dela Riva, Mario Montenegro, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Anita Linda and Leopoldo Salcedo/ Directed by Artemio Marquez

"Anak ng Tulisan"
Liwayway Magazine/ 1981
Nobela ni Amado C. Yasona
Guhit ni Federico Javinal

---Unang Labas---

From the Collection of Steve Santos/
Unang Labas Blog

LITO LAPID AND JESS LAPID, JR. IN "IKAW O... AKO"(1981)

Two Lapids, cousins Lito and Jess, Jr., son of the legendary Jess Lapid, made their mark in the 80s in many 'cowboy' movies, what probably be the revival of Pinoy western movies popularized in the 60s. The two appeared together in the 1981 movie' "Ikaw O... Ako."

"Ikaw O...Ako" (1981)- Stars Lito Lapid, Jess Lapid, Jr., Anna Marin, Paquito Diaz, George Estregan, Bomber Moran/ Introducing Elsa Estrada/ with Val Iglesia, Rey Sagum, Vic Varrion, Joaquin Fajardo, Avel Morado, Sancho Tesalona, Leon Pajaron/ Directed by Jerry Tirazona

MARCH 13, 1981: THE DEATH OF "BEN TUMBLING"; RECREATED IN FILM STARRING LITO LAPID

"Ben Tumbling: A People's Journal Story" (1985)- Stars Lito Lapid, Vivian Velez, Chralie Davao, George Estregan, Raoul Aragonn, Deborah Sun/ with Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Bomber Moran, Dick Israel, Suzanne Gpnzales, Lucita Soriano, Philip Gamboa, Romy Diaz, Renato Del Prado, Amay Bisaya/ Directed by Diego Cagahastian

Benjamin Garcia or Ben Tumbling (1957-81) was only 23 when he was shot and killed in an ambush set up by police operatives led by Intelligence Chief Vicente Vinarao.

Ben Tumbling, who hails from Malabon, derived his nickname from his earlier job as a movie stuntman. An expert in karate, he was said to have incredible acrobatic abilities, a talent helped him make quick getaways from arresting policemen.

It was said that Ben’s hatred with police started with a traumatic brutallity he experienced. He was heavily tortured by arresting policemen as a juvenile delinquent. His head was hit hard by a chair, dunked in toilet bowl and his genitals electrocuted. Reports said that all this torture might have forgiven by Ben but what drove him for really hatting policemen of Malabon was when some of them raped his young wife.

He was later involved in robberies, car jacking and drug trafficking. In a matter of months, 7 policemen were shot dead, their guns taken from them. Because of this attacks, Ben Tumbling was now high up on the police’s “Most Wanted” list.

Malabon Police were now afraid of him.

Ben’s friends and neighbors received gifts from him. Those in dire needs suddenly received cash from him. It is easy to see why poor communities of Malabon saw Ben Tumbling as a hero, not as a criminal. When he was shot dead by policemen on Friday the 13th of March 1981, poor people of Malabon wept openly.

Source: http://matibay-thewayilookatit.blogspot.com/

Malabon Cemetery

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THE LAPIDS AS "ZIGOMAR"

"Zigomar," the masked fictional character in the mold of legendary "Zorro" popularized by 60s action star Jess Lapid in 1964, was also remade 20 years later in 1984 by another Lapid, Lito, Jess's nephew.

see: The Lapids as "Leon Guerrero"

Zigomar (1964)-Stars Jess Lapid, Divina Valencia, Eddie Garcia, Max ALvarado, Rod Navarro, Gina Laforteza/ Directed by Armando Garces

Zigomar (1984)- Stars Lito Lapid, Marianne dela Riva, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Victor Bravo, Bomber Moran, VicVarrion/ Directed by Eddie Nicart

LITO LAPID, THE ACTION STAR (MOVIE ADS Circa 1978-85)

Lito Lapid's First Starring Role/ 1978

Manuel Mercado Lapid popularly known as Lito Lapid is a Filipino actor, politician and Senator of the Republic of the Philippines.

Born on October 25, 1955 in Porac, Pampanga, he was fifth of nine children by Jose Lapid and Eleuteria Mercado. He completed his elementary education at Porac Central School in 1968, and secondary education at St. Catherine Academy of Porac, Pampanga in 1972. Lapid did not enroll for his tertiary education.

From his humble beginning as a stuntman, Lito Lapid rose to become one of the country's top action movie stars. His first big movie was in 1978 when he was tapped to do the true-to-life story of the 60s top action star, Jess Lapid, his uncle. The movie, The Jess Lapid Story, was Mirick Films’entry in that year’s 4th Metro Manila Film Festival. It was an instant hit and paved the way for Lapid’s phenomenal rise to stardom. He was one of the busiest and bankable stars during his time. Among his memorable movies are Kalibre .45 with FPJ, Kastilyong Buhangin with Nora Aunor, Yakapin Mo ko Lalaking Matapang with Vilma Santos, Pedro Tunasan, the true-to life story of Jess Lapid and Ben Tumbling and the legendary Zigomar and Leon Guerrero. Most of his movies were blockbuster and he was cited as one of the top rated action movie stars that time which include Fernando Poe Jr., Joseph Estrada, Rudy Fernandez and Ramon Revilla Sr.

Left- The Jess Lapid Story (1978)- Stars Lito Lapid, George Estregan,Trixia Gomez, Tina Monasterio and Beth Bautista/ Directed by Gallardo/

Right- Back to Back (1979)- Stars Tony Ferrer and Lito lapid/ with Charlie Davao, Ann Villegas, Josephine Manuel, Dinah Dominguez, Val Iglesias and Nick Romano/ Directed by Gallardo/ Lito Lapid's First Movie

Left- Tom Cat (1979)- Stars Lito lapid, Celia Rodriguez, George Estregan, Suzanne Gonzales, Allan Valenzuela and Anna Marin/ Directed by Jun Gallardo

Right- Chopstick Kid (1979)- Stars Lito lapid, Anna Marin, Paquito Diaz, Ingrid Salas, Yoyoy Villame, Teroy de Guzman/ Directed by Gallardo

Kalibre .45 (1980)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Lito lapid, Jennifer Cortez, Bambi Arambulo, Paquito Diaz, Dencio Padilla, Romeo Rivera, Dick Israel & Mary walter/ Directed by Nilo Saez

Left- Yakapin Mo 'Ko, Lalaking Matapang (1980)- Stars Vilma Santos and Lito lapid/ with Chichay, Ike Lozada/ Directed by Emmanuel Borlaza

Right- Kastilyong Buhangin (1980)- Stars Nora Aunor and Lito lapid/ Directed by Mario O'Hara

Viva Santiago (1981)- Stars Lito lapid, Melanie Marquez, George Estregan, Mitos Del Mundo, Anita Linda, Joseph de Cordova/ Directed by Artemio Marquez

Left- San Basilio (1981)- Stars Lito lapid, Perla Bautista, Lito Anzures, Joonee Gamboa, Paquito Diaz, Bomber Moran Vic Varrion and Johnny Delgado/ Directed by Tony Cruz and Joey del Rosario

Right- Brusko (1981)- Stars Lito lapid, Eddie Garcia, Bomber Moran, Maritess De Joya, Panchito, Boy Fernandez and Max Alvarado/ Directed by Leonardo Pascual

Geronimo (1981)- Stars Lito lapid, Isabel Rivas, Eddie Garcia, Gerorge Estregan, Bomber Moran, Jose Romulo, Rex Lapid, Rey Lapid, Rolly Lapid/ Directed by Joey del Rosario and Tony Cruz

Left- Kamaong Asero (1981)- Stars Alma Moreno and Lito lapid/ with Jennifer Cortez, Paquito Diaz, Tintoy, Ruben Rustia, Maritess De Joya/ Directed by Bobby Santiago

Right- Alamat ni Leon Guerrero (1982)- Stars Lito lapid/ Directed by Eddie Nicart

Left- Gunfighter (1983)- Stars Lito lapid, Connie Angeles, Chuck Biller/ Directed by Romy Suzara

Right- Pedro Tunasan (1983)- Stars Lito lapid, Tina Revilla, Imelda Ilanan, Anna Marie Gutierrez, Charlie Davao, Paquito Diaz, Tony Santos, Sr. and George Estregan/ Directed by Celso Ad Castillo

Left- Lukas (1984)- Stars Lito lapid, Romy Diaz, Angelo Ventura, Ruben Rustia, Anita Linda, Ingrid Salas, Perry Baltazar, Dave Brodett, Ernie Zarate/ Directed byManuel Lapid

Right- Julian Vaquero (1984)- Stars Lito lapid, Herbert Bautista, Marithez Samson, Hero Bautista, Eric Fructuoso and TomTom/ Directed by Bebong Osorio

Left- Zigomar (1984)- Stars Lito lapid, Marianne de la Riva, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Victor Bravo, Bomber Moran, Vic Varrion/ Directed by Eddie Nicart

Right- Hari ng Gatilyo (1985)- Stars Lito lapid/Directed by Manuel Lapid and Eddie Nicart