THE SIXTIES # 1392: LOLITA RODRIGUEZ, EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, MARLENE DAUDEN, WITH RENATO ROBLES, ALFONSO CARVAJAL, PATRICIA MIJARES, REBECCA GONZALES IN "IKAW !.." (1969)

"Ikaw!.." (1969)

Virgo Film Productions

Release Date June 15, 1969/ Odeon and Esquire

Story Louise de Mesa

Photography Ricardo Remias

Music Tony Maiquez

Screenplay and Direction Luis Enriquez

Cast Lolita Rodriguez, Eddie Rodriguez, Marlene Dauden/ Also Starring Renato Robles, Alfonso Carvajal, Patricia Mijares, Rebecca Gonzales, Maritess Quintana, Annabelle/ with Lauro Delgado and Joe Sison

THE SIXTIES # 1391: DOLPHY, PANCHITO, PILAR PILAPIL AND ROD NAVARRO, WITH MARTIN MARFIL, ROCCO MONTALBAN, JOAQUIN FAJARDO, BINO GARCIA IN "FACIFICA FALAYFAY" (1969)

"Facifica Falayfay" (1969)

RVQ Productions, Inc.

Release Date June 15, 1969/ Ever

Serialized in Pilipino Komiks

Story Mars Ravelo

Choreography Al Quinn

Music Restie Umali

Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast Dolphy, Panchito, Pilar Pilapil and Rod Navarro/ Also Starring Martin Marfil, Rocco Montalban, Joaquin Fajardo and Bino Garcia/ with Dely Atay-Atayan, Teroy de Guzman, Georgie Quizon, Metring David, Ben David, Menggay, Ike Fernando, Zony Quizon

THE SIXTIES # 1390: ROBERTO GONZALEZ, ELVIE GONZALES, MYRA LUNA, RODERICK PAULATE AND JULES KING IN "7 FANTASTIC JUDO KARATE BROTHERS" (1969)

"7 Fantastic Judo Karate Brothers" (1969)

JBC Productions

Release Date June 15, 1969/ Podmon

Story and Direction Solano Gaudite

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Elvie Gonzalez, Roderick Paulate, Myra Luna, Carmen Romasanta/ Also Starring Kang Yu, Guro Singh, Abdul Yusuf, Kentaro, Fao Ying and Jules King

The young Roderick Paulate in a fight scene

THE SIXTIES # 1389: BERT LEROY, JR., BLANCA GOMEZ, PEPITO RODRIGUEZ, NOVA VILLA, JACKIE BELMONTE AND JEANNE YOUNG IN "STOP, LOOK, LISTEN (1969)

"Stop, Look, Listen" (1969)

Sampaguita Pictures

Release Date June 15, 1969/ Maxim

Based on the ABS-CBN Noontime TV Show

Screenplay Consuelo P. Osorio

Music Doming Valdez

Story and Direction Mitos Villareal

Cast Bert LeRoy, Jr., Blanca Gomez, Pepito Rodriguez, Nova Villa, Jackie Belmonte and Jeanne Young/ Also Starring Eddie Miller, Elizabeth Bankhead, German Moreno, Ike Lozada, Tirso Cruz III/ Special Participation of Boots Anson-Roa/ Guest stars- Eddie mercado and Joey Lardizabal/ Co-starring Etang Discher, Ven Medina, Venchito Galvez, Lillian Laing, Naty Mallares, Ed Finlan/ Featuring Laura Danao and the Insiders, Manolo Brion and the Cavalcade Dancers, D' Crystals, Total Presence

THE SIXTIES # 1388: JUN ARISTORENAS (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROBIN ARISTORENAS, LEOPOLDO SALCEDO, CESAR RAMIREZ AND MAX ALVARADO IN "EL TIGRE" (1969)

"El Tigre" (1969)

Junar Productions

Release Date June 15, 1969/ Roxan

Story and Screenplay Greg Macabenta

Music Pete Aristorenas

Direction Junar

Cast Jun Aristorenas (in the title role), Robin Aristorenas, Leopoldo Salcedo, Cesar Ramirez and Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Alicja Basili, Lori Hunter and Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy and Max Alvarado

THE SIXTIES # 1387: ROSEMARIE (AS FLORA), RICKY BELMONTE (AS DAVID), WITH VERNA GASTON, BOY ALANO, MATIMTIMAN CRUZ, NENITA JANA AND JOSE DE VILLA IN MARS RAVELO'S "BITTER SWEET" (1969)/ KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION

In 1969, VP Pictures released Bitter Sweet, adapted from a popular komiks serial novel by Mars Ravelo. The movie starred Rosemarie and Ricky Belmonte, then the hottest love team in Philippine cinema.

"Bitter Sweet" 91969)

VP Pictures

Release Date June 15, 1969/ Avenue

Serialized in Pilipino komiks

Story Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Chito B. Tapawan

Music Restie Umali

Direction Tony Cayado

Cast Rosemarie, Ricky Belmonte/ Also Starring Verna Gaston, Boy Alano, Matimtiman Cruz, Nenita Jana and Jose de Villa

Here's one segment lifted from the pages of Pilipino Komiks.

"Bitter Sweet"

Nobela ni mars ravelo

Guhit ni Rico Rival

Inilathala sa Pilipino Komiks

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THE SIXTIES # 1386: JUN ARISTORENAS, MAX ALVARADO, JOHNNY WILSON, ROBIN ARISTORENAS, BESSIE BARREDO, ALICJA BASILI IN "3 PATAPON" (1969)

"3 Patapon" (1969)

Junar Productions

Release Date June 1969

Story and Screenplay Greg Macabenta

Music Pete Aristorenas

Direction Junar

Cast Jun Aristorenas, Max Alvarado, Johnny Wilson, Robin Aristorenas/ Also Starring Bessie Barredo, Alicja Basili, Larry Silva, Eddie Torrente, Joaquin Fajardo, Leon Pajaron, Eddie Gallegos, Lope Policarpio, Greg Lansang, Rudy Dominguez, Ben Bernal, Rudy Gamboa, Romy Nario, Prosping Pregonero and Tony Villar/ Featuring Aldo Cruz/ Gabby Ortiz (in a special role)

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THE SIXTIES # 1385: CHARITO SOLIS, FRED GALANG, EVA DARREN, GLORIA SEVILLA, ANITA LINDA, VERNA GASTON AND INTRODUCING MIGUELITO NEPOMUCENO IN "ANG PULUBI" (1969)

"Ang Pulubi" (1969)

Nepomuceno Productions

Release Date June 15, 1969/ Times

Cinematography Loreto Isleta

Film Editor Rudy Montecajon

Direction Luis Nepomuceno

Cast Charito Solis, Fred Galang, Eva Galang, Gloria Sevilla, Anita Linda, Verna Gaston, Elvira Manahan and an all-star cast/ Introducing Miguelito Nepomuceno

See: The 4th Manila Film Festival

(l-r) Fred Galang, Charito Solis, Miguelito Nepomuceno, Eva Darren

THE SIXTIES # 1384: DIVINA VALENCIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), BERNARD BELLEZA, VINCE LOPEZ, MILA MONTANEZ, VIC PACIA AND MAX ALVARADO IN "PUSSY CAT STRIKES AGAIN" (1969)

"Pussy Cat Strikes Again" (1969)

Vincent Film Exchange

Release Date June 12, 1969/ Gala

Music Demet Velasquez

Executive Producer Vicente S. Tan

Story and Direction Jose Miranda Cruz

Cast Divina Valencia (in the title role), Bernard Belleza, Vince Lopez and Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Mila Montanez, Vic Pacia/ Co-starring Nel dela Ysla, mar Quijano, Terry Medrano, Lito Cruz, Pablo Geronimo, Perry Liwanag, Al Santos, Sammy Panlaque, Joe nazareno, Virgilio Prinsipe, Rey Saquilabon, Bobby Araneta, Ranny Roxas, Jun Lazar/ Guest Stars- Bino Garcia, Bella Flores, Alicja Basili, Bessie Barredo, Leni Trinidad, Rhodora, Mila de Rosario, Betha Alan and SOS Daredevils, BG Talents/ Special roles- Silvio Ramiro, Jean Santos

THE SIXTIES # 1383: GINA PARENO, EDGAR SALCEDO, MYRNA DELGADO, TITO GALLA, BELLA FLORES AND CHARLIE DAVAO IN "DUGO NG VAMPIRA" (1969)

"Dugo ng Vampira" (1969)

VP Pictures

Release Date June 15, 1969/ Life

Serialized in Lagim Komiks

Story Rico Bello Omagap

Music Danny Holmsen

Screenplay and Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Gina Pareno, Edgar Salcedo, Myrna Delgado, Tito Galla, Bella Flores and Charlie Davao/ Also Starring Venchito Galvez, Ven Medina, Nenita Jana, Linda Martin, Aring Bautista, Glenn Bernardo

Image above, courtesy of James dela Rosa/ pelikula.blogspot.com

"ASSIGNMENT: FERNANDO POE, JR.!" BY REMIGIO UMEREZ/ THE MOVIE WORLD/ 1966

"Batang Maynila" (1962)- FPJ Productions' Initial Offering

(lobby card-courtesy of Ryan Tolentino)

THE SIXTIES # 1382: JOSEPH ESTRADA, AMALIA FUENTES, GLORIA SEVILLA, WITH DENCIO PADILLA, JOSE MORELOS, ROCCO MONTALBAN, RENATO ROBLES, MARY WALTER, PATRIA PLATA, VENCHITO GALVEZ IN "PAREHAS O' LABAN!" (1969)

 "Parehas O' Laban!" (1969)

AM Productions

Release Date June 8, 1969/ Globe and Dalisay

Story and Screenplay Carlos Empaynado

Music Danny Holmsen

Direction Cesar (Chat) Gallardo

Cast Joseph Estrada, Amalia Fuentes, Gloria Sevilla/ Also Starring Dencio Padilla, Jose Morelos, Avel Morado, Ben Dato, Blanco Santos, Leonell Cavestany, Bert Salvador, Angel Confiado and Rocco Montalban/ with Renato Robles, Mary Walter, Patria Plata, Venchito Galvez/ Special Participation of Liza Belmonte

THE SIXTIES # 1381: EDDIE FERNANDEZ, JOSEPHINE ESTRADA, VAN DE LEON, PAQUITO DIAZ, EVA MARIE IN FRANCISCO V. COCHING'S "PANAGUPA" (1969)

"Panagupa" (1969)

Larry Santiago Productions, Inc.

Release Date June 6, 19569/ Center

Serialized in Liwayway Magazine

Story Francisco V. Coching

Screenplay Ruben Rustia

Music Restie Umali

Direction Cirio H. Santiago

Cast Eddie Fernandez, Josephine Estrada/ Also Starring Van de Leon, Paquito Diaz, Eva Marie, Jose Garcia, Joaquin Fajardo, Steve Alcarado, Tiva Lava, Manding Rino and the SOS Daredevils

"Panagupa"

Nobela ni Francisco V. Coching

Guhit ni Federico Javinal

Inilathala sa Liwayway Magasin

THE SIXTIES # 1380: JOHNNY DELGADO, PILAR PILAPIL, PAQUITO DIAZ, JOHNNY MONTEIRO, ALVARO MUHLACH AND MAX ALVARADO IN "ONE-MAN ARMY" (1969)

"One-Man Army" (1969)

AM Productions

Release Date May 31, 1969/ Dalisay

Props and Effects Totoy Torrente

Music Danny Holmsen

Story and Direction Ben Feleo

Cast Johnny Delgado, Pilar Pilapil, Paquito Diaz, Johnny Monteiro, Alvaro Muhlach and Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Eddie Torrente, Venchito Galvez, Ernie White, Sancho Tesalona, Carlos Diaz, Eddie Nicart, Bernie Belleza, SOS Daredevils, TNT Stuntmen and Edgar Garcia/ Featuring Liza Belmonte, Lulu Brigida, Raquel Wells

THE SIXTIES # 1379: BERNARD BELLEZA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), BOOTS ANSON-ROA, IKE LOZADA, GIGI GOMEZ AND ROSANNA ORTIZ IN "ANG KAWATAN" (1969)

"Ang Kawatan" (1969)

Alvarez Productions, Inc.

Release Date May 27, 1969/ Life

Music Demet Velasquez

Producer Luz Gancayco Alvarez

Direction Hector C. Molina

Cast Bernard Belleza (in the title role), Boots Anson-Roa, Ike Lozada, Gigi Gomez and Rosanna Ortiz/ Guest Stars- Rebecca, Tirso Cruz III/ Also Starring Rocco Montalban, Mario Escudero, Martin Marfil, Angelo Ventura, Tacio Tangkad, Bernie Belleza, Angel Confiado, Pedro Faustino, Paul Alva, Quiel Mendoza, Rudy Dominguez, Alvin de Mesa, Robert Talby, Romy Nario, Dagul Se, Czar Bakal, Lito Cruz, Ding Nueva, Ponching Adriano, Bobby Banson, Rosanno del Rio, Rey Santos, Larry Angeles, Max Gancayco, Greg Lansang, SOS Daredevils and Sexy Girls in revealing roles/ Introducing Bernie de la Fuente

THE SIXTIES # 1378: CHIQUITO AND PILITA CORRALES, WITH CHICHAY, JERRY PONS, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA, IKE LOZADA, EDDIE MERCADO, NORA AUNOR AND CARIDAD SANCHEZ IN "PA-BANDYING-BANDYING!" (1969)

"Pa-Bandying-Bandying" (1969)

Lea Productions

Release Date May 17, 1969/ Globe

Screenplay Jose Flores Sibal

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Choreography Amelia Apolinario

Music D' Amarillo

Direction Jose (Pepe) Wenceslao

Cast Chiquito and Pilita Corrales/ Also Starring Chichay, Jerry Pons, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Ike Lozada, Eddie Mercado, Nora Aunor and Caridad Sanchez/ with Bobby Gonzales and Merci Molina/ Featuring D'Allegros, The Rolling Beats, The Robinss, The Dynamic Combos

THE SIXTIES # 1377: FERNANDO POE, JR., SUSAN ROCES, VIC VARGAS, WITH JOSE PADILLA, JR., CARLOS PADILLA, JR., RUBEN RUSTIA, JOSE VERGARA, BERT OLIVAR, PEDRO FAUSTINO IN "PERLAS NG SILANGAN" (1969)

"Perlas ng Silangan" (1969)

FPJ Productions

Release Date May 17, 1969/ Globe

Music Ariston Avelino

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Susan Roces, Vic Vargas/ Also Starring Jose Padilla, Jr., Carlos Padilla, Jr., Ruben Rustia, Jose Vergara, Bert Olivar, Pedro Faustino, Manolo Robles, Vic Varrion, Pablo Guevarra, Paquito Salcedo, Miguel Lopez, Andres Centenera, Johnny Long, Vic Ferandiz and Nita Carmona/ Guest stars- Van de Leon, Vic Silayan, Lito Anzures, Nello nayo, Bruno Punzalan, Letty Ojera, Zernan Manahan, Larry Dominguez, Tessie Velasco/ Featuring FEU Dance Troupe, SOS Daredevils

More on the movie, see link: http://susanroces.blogspot.com/2010/02/perlas-ng-silangan-1969.html

An Interview--- On the set of "Perlas ng Silangan---

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