THE SEVENTIES # 159: DOLPHY (IN THE TITLE ROLE), PANCHITO, ROD NAVARRO, KATY DELA CRUZ AND INTRODUCING CITA AVECILLA, JEAN YAZMIN IN "RODOLFO VALENTINO" (1970)

"Rodolfo Valentino" (1970)

RVQ Productions, Inc.

Release Date November 21, 1970/ Roxan

Story Dan Quizon

Music Restie Umali

Screenplay and Direction Luciano B. Carlos

Cast Dolphy (in the title role), Panchito and Rod Navarro/ Introducing Cita Avecilla, Jean Yazmin/ Also Starring Katy dela Cruz, Lou Salvador, Sr., Teroy de Guzman, Pugak, Balot and Paul Boleyn/ Co-starring Jimmy Javier, Angel Ventura, Angel Casaje, Jaime Ladiana/ Guests- Gina Laforteza, Jessette Prospero, Tessa Morales and Cora Varona/ Special Participation of  Jose Vergara

THE SEVENTIES # 158: JEANNE YOUNG, VICTOR WOOD AND IKE LOZADA IN "MY DEAREST MAMA" (1970)

"My Dearest Mama" (1970)

Tower Productions

Release Date November 21, 1970/ Center

Music Manuel Franco

Producer Victoria Villanueva

Screenplay and Direction Joe (Pepe) Wenceslao

Cast Jeanne Yong, Victor Wood and Ike Lozada/ Also Starring Anita Linda, Renato del Prado, May Villarica, Angge and Mary joyce/ Featuring Angel Confiado, Tiger Ramon dela Rosa, Er canton Salazar, Amado Gazmin, Sound Syndicate Combo/ Special Guest Stars- Boy Alano, Cherry Gonzales

THE SEVENTIES # 157: MONA LISSA (IN THE TITLE ROLE) AND MICHAEL MURRAY IN CELSO AD CASTILLO'S "ROMANTIKA" (1970)

"Romantika" (1970)

Black Jack Productions

Release Date November 15, 1970/ Republic

Music Carlos Rodriguez

Direction Celso Ad. Castillo

Cast Mona Lissa (in the title role), and Michael Murray/ Also Starring Lito Anzures, Angelo Ventura, Mario Escudero, Dolly Fuentes, Tuko and Roberto Talabis/ Featuring Ruel Vernal/ Introducing Gloria Wong, Neneng Caparas/ Special guest star- Eva Darren

THE SEVENTIES # 156: MISS RITA GOMEZ, RICO ROMAN, LINDA MARTIN, JOE DE CASTRO IN "LUPANG BUHAY" (1970)

"Lupang Buhay" (1970)

Pyramid Film Productions, Inc.

Release Date November 14, 1970

Serialized in Planet Komiks

Story  and Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Music Manuel Franco

Produced by Zedoma

Direction Jun Gallardo

Cast Miss Rita Gomez, Rico Roman, Linda Martin, Joe de Castro, Eva Darren

THE SEVENTIES # 155: FERNANDO POE, JR., BOOTS ANSON-ROA, HILDA KORONEL AND DANTE RIVERO, WITH JAY ILAGAN, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, MARY WALTER, RUBEN RUSTA IN LINO BROCKA'S "SANTIAGO!" (1970)

A guerrilla (Fernando Poe, Jr.) inadvertently bombs a schoolhouse in which the Japanese garrisoned over a hundred civilians. He becomes conscience-stricken when he finds out and defects from the army. He languishes in a neighboring town and is branded a coward. (Source: Lino Brocka: The Artist and his Times)

"Santiago!" (1970)

Lea Productions

Release Date November 13, 1970/ Life

Cinematography Conrado Baltazar

Music Doming Valdez

Screenplay and Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Boots Anson-Roa, Hilda Koronel and Dante Rivero/ Also Starring Jay Ilagan, Caridad Sanchez, Mildred Ortega, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia, Joonee Gamboa, Angie Ferro, Lorli Villanueva and the SOS Daredevils/ Featuring Mario O'Hara and Mildred Ortega (in a cameo role)

THE SEVENTIES # 154: SNOOKY AND FRANKIE NAVAJA, JR., WITH AMADO CORTEZ, VON SERNA, MILA OCAMPO IN "LITTLE ROMEO AND JULIET" (1970)

"Little Romeo and Juliet" (1970)

MG Productions

Release Date November 11, 1970/ Dalisay

Cinematography Jojo Sangco

Music Danny Holmsen

Producer Mrs. Matias K. Ranillo, Jr.

Direction Florentino (Tino) Garcia

Cast Snooky and Frankie Navaja, Jr./ Also Starring Amado Cortez, Von Serna, Mila Ocampo, Tita de Villa, Banong Cruz and Ding Salvador/ Special Participation of Romy Lapuz/ Guest Stars- Doro de los Ojos, Annie Rama, Mario Montalban, Val Dalton, Amparo Carolino, Dandin & Jolo

THE SEVENTIES # 153: ROSSANA MARQUEZ, DAISY ROMUALDEZ, EDGAR SALCEDO AND RAY MARCOS IN "CASA FUEGO (MAAPOY NA PAGNANASA)" (1970)

"Casa Fuego (Maapoy na Pagnanasa)" (1970)

Lunepo Productions, Inc.

Release Date November 9, 1970/ Center

Story Orlando Nadres

Music Danny Holmsen

Executive Producer Sid Nepomuceno

Screenplay and Direction Emmanuel Borlaza

Cast Rossana Marquez, Daisy Romualdez, Edgar Salcedo and Ray Marcos/ Also Starring Anita Linda, Norma Blancaflor, Dely Atay-Atayan and Dick Velasco/ Co-Starring Karlo Romano, Randy Robledo, Dick Israel, Frank Purple and Jerry Bailey

THE SEVENTIES # 152: VIC VARGAS, BERT LEROY, JR., PHILIP GAMBOA AND MERLE FERNANDEZ AS "BUSOG" (1970)

"Busog" (1970)

Ruby Productions, Inc.

Its Initial Presentation

Release Date November 8, 1970/ Globe

Music Nestor Robles

Story and Direction Omar Serqlf

Cast Vic Vargas, Bert Leroy, Jr., Philip Gamboa and Merle Fernandez

THE SEVENTIES # 151: MARCO ANTONIO AND YVONNE IN "NAKED IN THE DARK" (1970)

"Naked in the Dark" (1970)

Balatbat Productions

a CB Initial Presentation

Release Date November 7, 1970/ Premiere

Story and Screenplay Bert R. Duenas, Jr.

Cinematography Jose Austria

Music Danny Holmsen

Produced by CB

Direction Charlie Ordonez

Cast Marco Antonio, Yvonne/ Also Starring Lilian Ramos, Joe de Castro, Vic Varrion, Joe Garcia, Willie Dado and Rocco Montalban/ with Robert Rivera, Frankie Mateo, Romie Villa/ Introducing Cristy Aragon/ Featuring Pongpong (Casili)/ Guest Stars- Cherry Gonzales, Susanne Carrol

THE SEVENTIES # 150: DANTE RIVERO, LIZA LORENA AND RIC RODRIGO IN "INAGAWAN AKO NG AKING AMA!" (1970)

"Inagawan Ako ng Aking Ama!" (1970)

VP Pictures

Release Date November 6, 1970/ Life

Serialized in Tagalog Klasiks

Story Nerissa Cabral

Screenplay Chito B. Tapawan

Music Restie Umali

Direction Conrado Conde

Cast Dante Rivero, Liza Lorena and Ric Rodrigo/ Also Starring Tessie 'Tata' Agana, Jr., Matimtiman Cruz, Venchito Galvez, Ven Medina, Nenita Jana, Naty Mallares, Aring Bautista

THE SEVENTIES # 149: MISS RITA GOMEZ, ROSANNA ORTIZ AND TITO GALLA IN "LAMAN SA LAMAN" (1970)

"Laman sa Laman" (1970)

Larry Santiago Productions, Inc.

Release Date November 1, 1970/ Center

Serialized in Holiday Komiks

Story Gilda Moravia

Screenplay Jose F. Sibal

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr.

Music Pablo Vergara

Direction Lauro Pacheco

Cast Miss Rita Gomez, Rosanna Ortiz and Tito Galla/ Also Starring Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Ruben Rustia and Bert Silva

THE SEVENTIES # 148: NOVO BONO, JR. AND SAHLEE QUIZON IN "IF YOU GO AWAY" (1970)

"If You Go Away" (1970)

RVQ Productions, Inc.

Release Date November 1- 10, 1970/ Dalisay and World

Story Dan Quizon

Screenplay Ading Fernando

Music and Direction Raul T. Silos

Cast Novo Bono, Jr., Sahlee Quizon/ Also Starring Carina Afable, Rebecca Gonzales, Georgie Quizon, Alfonso Carvajal, Metring david, babalu and Mercy Oria/ with max Vera, Frank Gray, Jr., Boy Nicolas, Joe Cifra/ Featuring Dell Martin

THE SEVENTIES # 147: TONY FERRER, NICK ROMANO AND MERLE FERNANDEZ IN "BIYAK NA BATO" (1970)

"Biyak na Bato" (1970)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

A Cypress Productions' Initial Presentation

Release Date November 1, 1970/ Globe

Story Pablo S. Gomez

Cinematography Fortunato Bernardo

Music Restie Umali

Screenplay and Direction Armando de Guzman

Cast Tony Ferrer, Nick Romano and Merle Fernandez/ Also Starring Rebecca Rocha, Letty Ojera, Mary Walter, Nela Alvarez, Armando de Guzman, Jr., Boie Lalic/ Featuring Ruben Tizon, Dan Manlapaz, Dolores Pobre/ Introducing Mia Esmeralda/ Special Participation- Georgina Fairy

THE SEVENTIES # 146: FRED GALANG AND ROD NAVARRO IN "THE MANHUNT" (1970)

"The Manhunt" (1970)

A Jacros-RJR Bros. Presentation

Release Date October 31, 1970/ Majestic

Music Joseph Mendoza

Direction R.A.G.

Cast Fred Galang, Rod Navarro/ Also Starring Miss Joy Dee, Danilo Roman, Dante Javier, Jim Barredo and Bert Samonte/ Introducing Roldan Rodrigo, Suzanne Carrol/ Special Guests- Aida Carino, Bruno Punzalan, Tony Liao and Rocco Montalban/ Special Performances- Ben Perez, Carlos Padilla, Jr.

THE SEVENTIES # 145: TITO GALLA, LITO LEGASPI, STELLA SUAREZ AND ROSANNA ORTIZ IN "HAYOK" (1970)

"Hayok" (1970)

Adroit Productions

Release Date October 24, 1970/ Lider

Story Deo Villegas

Screenplay D.G. Dumaraos

Producer and Direction Ruben S. Abalos

Cast Tito Galla, Lito Legaspi, Stella Suarez and Rosanna Ortiz/ Also Starring Etang Discher, Annabelle

More on the movie, see link: PelikulaATBP

THE SEVENTIES # 144: CHARLIE DAVAO, ARISTON BAUTISTA, MARGOT LIM, VIC SILAYAN, EDDIE GARCIA, LAURO DELGADO, RUBEN RUSTIA, JOSE MARI AVELLANA IN "CODE NAME: APOLLO" (1970)

"Code Name: Apollo" (1970)

CVD Productions

Presented by Regina Productions

An ABC-CBN Channel 2 TV Series

Release Date October 24, 1970/ Center

Story and Screenplay Ruben Rustia

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Music Jimmy Navarro

Direction George Rowe

Cast Charlie Davao (as Apollo), Ariston Bautista (as Kidlat), Margot Lim (as Cat Woman), Vic Silayan, Eddie Garcia, Lauro Delgado, Ruben Rustia, Jose Mari Avellana/ Introducing Jo Pena/ Co-starring Luis Florentino, Lope Policarpio, Tiva Lava, Jimmy Milallos, Mandy Bustamante, Armando Arce, Teddy Baldomaro, Ben Rivera, Jacinto Grama, Jolly Jugueta, Fred Kahulugan, Mar Jamito, Billy dela Cruz, SOS Daredevils, SOS Amazons/ Featuring Carina Kawalski, Melinda Margot, Myrna de Vera/ Guest Stars- Jack Davis, Sancho Tesalona, Joe Cunanan

THE SEVENTIES # 143: HELEN GAMBOA, PANCHITO, RODERICK IN "SI PONSO, SI ELENA AT SI BOY" (1970)

"Si Ponso, si Elena at si Boy" (1970)

Topaz Film Productions

Release Date October 22, 1970/ Dalisay

Screenplay Ading Fernando

Direction Armando Garces

Cast Helen Gamboa, Panchito, Roderick / Also Starring Ponga, Babalu and an all-star supporting cast

THE SEVENTIES # 142: MERLE FERNANDEZ (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ALLAN PAYNE, RENATO ROBLES, VERONICA PALILEO, RENATO DEL PRADO, BRUNO PUNZALAN, CHERRY GONZALES AND VIOLETA ABALOS IN "DIABOLIKA" (1970)

"Diabolika" (1970)

Tower Productions

Release Date October 17, 1970/ Lider

Story Justo C. Justo

Screenplay Carlos Empaynado

Music Manuel Franco

Producer Victoria Villanueva

Direction Cesar (Jun) Gallardo

Cast Merle Fernandez (in the title role)/ Introducing Allan Payne/ Also Starring Renato Robles, Veronica Palileo, Renato del Prado, Bruno Punzalan, Cherry Gonzales and Violeta Abalos

THE SEVENTIES # 141: MISS RITA GOMEZ, LIZA LORENA, SOFIA MORAN AND FRED CORTES, JR. AS "BLUE BOY" (1970)/ A FILM BY ELWOOD PEREZ

"Blue Boy" (1970)

Joy Productions

Release Date October 16, 1970/ Center

TSS Magazine/Novel  Robert Bornay

In-charge of Production Popoy Santos

Music Bits and Pieces

Producer Juanita S. Proximo

Screenplay and Direction Elwood Mendoza Perez

Cast Miss Rita Gomez, Liza Lorena, Sofia Moran and Fred Cortes, Jr./ with the special participation of Eddie Garcia, Anita Linda, Eddie Infante and Bella Flores/ with Glenn Bernardo, Bino Garcia, Sancho Tesalona, Edgar Opida, Bobby Revilla, Karlo Romano, Elizabeth Ebrada/ Featuring movie, stage and fashion personalities/ Sofia Moran's songs by Jesse Saclo on Dyna Parlophone Records/ Edgar Opida's Blue Boy on Neon Records/ Blue Boy Theme written by Pete Lacaba and composed by Split Seconds

THE SEVENTIES # 140: JESSICA, VAN DE LEON, PHILIP GAMBOA AND ROSANNA ORTIZ AS "NATALIA" (1970)

"Natalia" (1970)

Ben Sor Productions

Release Date October 14, 1970/ Gala

Producer Ben Soriano

Direction Romy T. Espiritu

Cast Jessica, Van de Leon, Philip Gamboa and Rosanna Ortiz (in the title role)

THE SEVENTIES # 139: STELLA SUAREZ, ROSANNA ORTIZ, EVA MARIE, GINA STUART AND VIC VARGAS IN "APOY NG KALIGAYAHAN" (1970)

"Apoy ng Kaligayahan" (1970)

Larry Santiago Productions, Inc.

Release Date October 10, 1970/ Lider

Story Lauro Pacheco

Music Pablo Vergara

Direction Jose F. Sibal

Cast Stella Suarez, Rosanna Ortiz, Eva Marie, Gina Stuart and Vic Vargas/ Special Performance of Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Ruben Rustia, Bert Silva

THE SEVENTIES # 138: EDDIE PEREGRINA, VILMA SANTOS, ROSA MIA IN "MOTHER SONG" (1970)

"Mother Song" (1970)

EdVper Productions

Release Date October 7, 1970/ Center

Story and Screenplay Ernesto Navoa

Cinematography Enrique Rosales

Music Danny Holmsen

Direction Jose de Villa 

Cast Eddie Peregrina, Vilma Santos, Rosa Mia/ with Scarlet, Ernie White, Boots Plata, Nick Aladdin/  Also Starring Patria Plata, Jose de Villa, Joseph de Cordova, Ven Medina, Sabas San Juan, Joe Andrade, Eddie Tagalog, Leny Santos, Carlos Punzalang, Virgie Franco/ Featuring Michael Mortiz, Maritess Santos/ Guest Singers Millie Mercado, Blinkers (Oscar, Buddy, Boy, Cas, Chito) and the special participation of surprise guest stars

THE SEVENTIES # 137: EDDIE MESA, RICKY BELMONTE, LIZA LORENA, JEANNE YOUNG IN "ZOOM ZOOM" (1970)

"Zoom Zoom" (1970)

Gold Leaf Film Productions

Release Date October 4, 1970/ Globe

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast  Eddie Mesa, Ricky Belmonte, Liza Lorena, Jeanne Young

THE SEVENTIES # 136: ROBERTO GONZALEZ, THELMA KENNEDY, ROLANDO GONZALEZ, RENATO ROBLES AND LITO GARCIA IN "PAGLAYA KO... LAGOT KAYO!" (1970)

"Paglaya Ko... Lagot Kayo!" (1970)

RG Productions

Release Date October 2, 1970/ Dalisay

Story O. B. Pangilinan

Cinematography R. Dino

Screenplay Nilo Saez and O. B. Pangilinan

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Thelma Kennedy, Rolando Gonzalez, Renato Robles and Lito Garcia/ Also Starring Omar 'Boy' Camar, Ernie Ortega, Bert Samonte, Tito Aquino, Jun Santos, Mike Lapid, Max Poblete, Alex Flores, Robert Rivera, Tony Villar, RG Boys, SOS Daredevils/ Featuring Cherry Gonzales/ In a very special role- Silvio Ramiro, Lou Salvador, Sr., Angel Confiado, Nonong & Mario/ Guest- Jun Esguerra

THE SEVENTIES # 135: NORA AUNOR, MANNY DE LEON, ROLLY VILLA IN "THE GOLDEN VOICE" (1970)

"The Golden Voice" (1970)

Tower Productions

The First Quezon City Filmfest Entry

Release Date October 4, 1970/ Nation

Music Manuel Franco

Producer Victoria Villanueva

Direction Artemio Marquez

Cast Nora Aunor, Manny de Leon, Rolly Villa

THE SEVENTIES # 134: TONY FERRER, BOOTS ANSON-ROA, VILMA SANTOS, EDGAR MORTIZ, GINA ALAJAR, SNOOKY IN "SAPAGKAT SILA'Y AMING MGA ANAK" (1970)

"Sapagkat Sila'y Aming Mga Anak" (1970)

Tagalog Ilang- Ilang Productions

A Quezon City Filmfest Entry

Release Date October 4, 1970/ Diamond

Direction Armando de Guzman

Cast Tony Ferrer, Boots Anson-Roa, Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Gina Alajar, Snooky

THE SEVENTIES # 133: GLORIA ROMERO, LUIS GONZALES, ROSEMARIE, PEPITO RODRIGUEZ AND TIRSO CRUZ III & INTRODUCING RUDY FERNANDEZ IN "FOR YOU, MAMA" (1970)

"For You, Mama" (1970)

Sampaguita-VP Pictures

First Quezon City Filmfest Entry

Release Date October 4, 1970/ New Frontier

Story and Music Danny Holmsen

Screenplay Medy Tarnate

Direction Mar S. Torres

Cast Gloria Romero, Luis Gonzales, Rosemarie, Pepito Rodriguez, Marifi, Aurora Salve, Tessie 'Tata' Agana, Jr., German Moreno and Tirso Cruz III/ Introducing Maritesse Gutierrez and Rudy Fernandez/ Also Starring Matimtiman Cruz, Romy Lapis, Bingbing Molina, Cristy Lahora, Cookie de Guzman, Erwin Maceda/ Guest stars- Ven Medina, Glenn Bernardo, Naty Mallares

THE SEVENTIES # 132: ANDY POE, PAQUITO DIAZ, EDDIE GARCIA AND MERLE FERNANDEZ IN PABLO S. GOMEZ'S "DURANDO" (1970)/ KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION

"Durando" (1970)

Estrella Pictures

Initial Presentation

Release Date October 3, 1970/ Lider

Serialized in United Komiks

Story Pablo S. Gomez

Music Ernani Cuenco

Producer Augusto Salvador

Direction Leroy Salvador

Cast Andy Poe, Paquito Diaz, Eddie Garcia and Merle Fernandez/ Also Starring Ding Salvador, Ruel Vernal/ Special Participation- Rosa Aguirre, Lolita Lopez, Mitos Gallardo/ Introducing Daria Ramirez

"Durando"

Nobela ni Pablo S. Gomez

Guhit ni Hal Santiago

Inilathala sa United Komiks/ 1970

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THE SEVENTIES # 131: PANCHITO (IN FIRST STARRING ROLE), IKE LOZADA, ALDO CRUZ, MELISSA MENDEZ, CHICHAY, GEORGIE QUIZON IN "HIPIPOTAMUS" (1970)

"Hipipotamus" (1970)

Junar Productions

Release Date September 30, 1970/ Center, Ace

Story and Screenplay Bert R. Mendoza
Cinematography Max dela Pena
Music Juver

Direction Junar

Cast Panchito (in his first solo role), Ike Lozada, Aldo Cruz, Melissa Mendez, Chichay, Georgie Quizon, Rose Javier, Sally Reyes, Josephine Trinidad, Angel Confiado, Tony Villar and Rey Javier/ Co-starring Bert Olivar, Joaquin Fajardo, Steve Alcarado, Leon Pajaron, Rudy Dominguez, Greg Lansang, Bert Garon, Jing gaerlan, Ernesto Rivera and Jess Vargas/ Featuring Rey Cordero, Ricky Frias & the Dynamites/ Guest- Elizabeth de Leon

THE SEVENTIES # 130: VILMA SANTOS AND EDGAR MORTIZ IN "EDGAR LOVES VILMA" (1970)

"Edgar Loves Vilma" (1970)

Jela Productions

Release Date September 27, 1970/ Globe

Story and Screenplay Rico Bello Omagap

Music Eddie Mataranas

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz/ Also Starring Perla Bautista, Nello Nayo, Nick Aladdin, Mary Walter, Metring David, Yazmin Romero, Dell martin and Ben David/ Featuring Jess Lapid, Jr., Joji Mercado, Bernadine Escolar, Wilma Landicho, Cherry Lachica, Noly Ong, Marissa Magadia, Rico Villa, Chito Liwanag, Romy Brieding

THE SEVENTIES # 129: TIRSO CRUZ III, AURORA SALVE AND GLORIA SEVILLA IN "WITH THESE HANDS" (1970)

"With These Hands" (1970)

VP Pictures

Release Date September 26, 1970/ Life

Story German Moreno

Screenplay Pablo S. Gomez

Music Doming Valdes

Direction Jose de Villa

Cast Tirso Cruz III, Aurora Salve and Gloria Sevilla/ Also Starring Dely Atay-Atayan, Jose Yap, Tita Aunor,  Bobet Torres, Jun Soler, Romy lapus, Tita de Villa, Nenita Jana, Letty Trinidad, Maribel Aunor/ Special Guest Star- Amado Cortez/ Special Participation of Elizabeth Bankhead, Eddie Miller