THE SEVENTIES # 472: DOLPHY, ROSANNA ORTIZ, WITH PANCHITO, JOSE PADILLA, JR., JOE DE CASTRO IN "ANTHONY AT CLEOPATRA" (1972)

"Anthony at Cleopatra" (1972)

RVQ Productions

A Rodzon Film Organization

Release Date May 17, 1972

Story Dan Quizon

Screenplay Bert Mendoza

Cinematography Manuel Bulotano

Music Nestor Robles

Direction Dan Inocencio

Cast Dolphy, Rosanna Ortiz/ Also Starring Panchito, Jose Padilla, Jr., Joe de Castro, Rocco Montalban, Joaquin Fajardo, Er 'Canton' Salazar, Chito Varon, Nestor Rueda and Carlos Diaz/ Featuring Elvie Escaro/ with the special participation of Ruben Rustia

THE SEVENTIES # 471: FERNANDO POE, JR. AND SUSAN ROCES, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, CHICHAY, PABLO VIRTUOSO, DENCIO PADILLA IN "SALAGINTO'T SALAGUBANG" (1972)

"Salaginto't Salagubang" (1972)

FPJ  Productions

Release Date May 14, 1972/ Ideal, Globe, Opera, Ultravista

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Music Restie Umali

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Susan Roces/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Chichay, Pablo Virtuoso, Dencio Padilla, Lito Anzures, Nello Nayo, Vic Varrion and Bella Flores

Image above courtesy of susanroces.blogspot.com (James dela Rosa)

POST-WAR TAGALOG MOVIES # 127: ROGELIO DE LA ROSA AND ANITA LINDA IN "BANDILANG BASAHAN" (1949)

"Bandilang Basahan" (1949)

Premiere Productions

Release Date March 21-31, 1949/ Life

Direction Eduardo de Castro

Cast Rogelio de la Rosa, Anita Linda, Pedro Faustino, Frankie Gordon, Bob Padilla, Enrico Pimentel, Tor Reyes, Luis San Juan, Ding Tello, Totoy Torrente

THE SEVENTIES # 470: NORA AUNOR AND TIRSO CRUZ III, WITH WOODY CRUZ, GERMAN MORENO IN "KUNG MAY GUSOT, MAY LUSOT" (1972)

"Kung May Gusot, May Lusot" (1972)

Sampaguita- VP Pictures

Release Date May 12, 1972/ Life, Forum

Story Ludy Mariano

Screenplay Maning Siongco and Medy Tarnate

Music Danny Holmsen

Direction Jose de Villa

Cast Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz, III/ Also Starring Woody Cruz, German Moreno/ Co-Starring Bella Flores, Romy Lapus, Raquel Montesa, Freddie Robles, Sim Jorge and Matimtiman Cruz/ Featuring Lucky-12

THE SEVENTIES # 469: RAMON ZAMORA, VINA MORENA, JANE LAUREL AND MANDY BUSTAMANTE IN "THE PIG BOSS" (1972)

"The Pig Boss" 91972)

Luis San Juan Productions

A DAJ Bros. Films Initial Offering

Release Date May 11, 1972/ Center

Cinematography Susing M. Corpuz

Music Pablo Vergara

Story, Screenplay and Direction Luis San Juan

Cast Ramon Zamora, Vina Morena, Jane Laurel and Mandy Bustamante/ Also Starring Ben Perez, Soraya, Vic Gaza, Pabo, Tange, Balot, Pepot, Penggot, Golay and Menggay/ Co-starring Larry Esguerra, Rudy Evangelista, Joann Griffith, Nella Llave, Jess Santos, Nelson Esparza and the SOS Daredevils/ Introducing Menchie Palma, Monina Rojo/ Special Participation- Rose Javier/ Special guest star- Amanda Suarez

THE SEVENTIES # 468: ZALDY ZSHORNACK, CARMEN ARGENCIANO, GINA LAFORTEZA, RICKIE RICHARDSON, JOSE ROMULO IN "RIO TIGRE" (1972)

"Rio Tigre" (1972)

Roda Film Productions

A CHS Productions

Release Date May 10, 1972

Story Jonnathan Demme

Cinematography Felipe Sacdalan

Music Restie Umali

Direction Joe Viola

Cast Zaldy Zshornack, Carmen Argenciano, Gina Laforteza, Rickie Richardson, Jose Romulo/ Also Starring Rocco Montalban, Charlie Dierkop, Andrea Cagen, Carmen Barredo, Laurie Rose and Ramon D' Salva

THE SEVENTIES # 467: VIC VARGAS, ALONA ALEGRE, EVA LINDA IN "MAY LIHIM ANG GABI" (1972)

"May Lihim ang Gabi" (1972)

Magnolia Film Productions

Released thru Prudential Films

Release Date May 1, 1972/ Crown, Cubao Cinema

Cinematography Fortunato B. Bernardo

Music Ernani Cuenco

Story, Screenplay and Direction Armando Garces

Cast Vic Vargas, Alona Alegre, Eva Linda/ Also Starring Joaquin Fajardo, Leon Pajaron, Steve Alcarado, Manding Rinio, Carlo Grande, Buddy Salvador, Nap Tort, Jimmy dela Fuente, Ronald Gomez, Armie Soriano, Francisco Cruz, Justina David

THE SEVENTIES # 466: ROSEMARIE, RICKY BELMONTE, BERT LEROY, JR. IN "LOVE ETERNAL" (1972)

"Love Eternal" (1972)

Rosas Productions

Release Date May 1, 1972/ Life, Cubao Cinema, Ace

Serialized in Sweethearts Komiks

Story Rio Oreta

Music Restie Umali

Direction Consuelo P. Osorio

Cast Rosemarie, Ricky Belmonte, Bert LeRoy, Jr./ Also Starring Pablo Virtuoso, Dencio Padilla, Jose Garcia, Ven Medina, Dely Villanueva, Pedro Faustino, Rosa Santos/ with the special participation of Roderick Paulate, Jingle and Frankie Navaja, Jr.

THE SEVENTIES # 465: JUN ARISTORENAS, VIRGINIA, REX LAPID, ROMY NARIO IN "APAT NA BAGWIS" (1972)

"Apat na Bagwis" (1972)

Juver Productions

Release Date April 30, 1972/ Globe

Story and Screenplay Greg Macabenta

Direction Junar

Cast Jun Aristorenas, Virginia, Rex Lapid, Romy Nario/ Also Staring Johnny Monteiro, Tony Villar, Rey Big Boy, Alex Flores, Bert Garon, Jimmy Reyes and Aldo Cruz/ Introducing Angelina Ortiz, Anita Lopez

THE SEVENTIES # 464: EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, BOOT ANSON ROA, SNOOKY IN "MAHALIN MO SANA AKO..." (1972)

"Mahalin Mo Sana Ako..." (1972)

Virgo Film Productions

Release Date April 29, 1972

Story Louise de Mesa

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Music Manuel Franco

Screenplay and Direction Luis Enriquez

Cast Eddie Rodriguez, Boots Anson Roa, Snooky/ Also Starring Connie Angeles, Renato Robles, Diana Dean, Martin Marfil, Arturo Añas

THE SEVENTIES # 463: CHIQUITO, NIDA BLANCA, WITH APENG DALDAL, BERT (TAWA) MARCELO, PUGAK IN "ALADDIN AT ANG MAHIWAGANG LAMPARA" (1972)

"Aladdin at ang Mahiwagang Lampara" (1972)

Avic Productions

Release Date April 27, 1972/ Center, Ace, Cubao Cinema

Cinematography Frank Sanchez

Music Pete Benitez

Screenplay and Direction Teodoro P. Recio

Cast Chiquito, Nida Blanca/ Also Starring Apeng Daldal, Bert (Tawa) Marcelo, Pugak, Pepot, Boyet, Prospero Luna/ Co-starring Lina Crisostomo, Feling Cudia, Romy Blanco, Dan Rivera, maida Gomez/ Introducing Eleanor A. Jurado/ Guests- Rocco Montalban, Bruno Punzalan, Greg dayao, Gary Gallardo, Eddie Villa

THE SEVENTIES # 462: ROBERTO GONZALEZ, ROLDAN RODRIGO, RENATO DEL PRADO, MARIO MONTALBAN, ROLAN MONTES, MARILOU VER, ROLANDO GONZALEZ, ROCCO MONTALBAN, TONY POBLETE IN "JUNGLE FIGHTERS (THE WILL TO SURVIVE)" (1972)

"Jungle Fighters (The Will to Survive)" (1972)

Liberty Pictures

Release Date April 22, 1972/ Lider

Screenplay Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cameraman Temmie Ongleo

Music Demet Velasquez

Story and Screenplay Nick C. Cacas

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Roldan Rodrigo, Renato del Prado, Mario Montalban, Rolan Montes, Marilou Ver, Rolando Gonzalez, Rocco Montalban, Tony Poblete, Rommel Valdez, Rene Roque, Ben 'Boyet' Mercado, Gerry Gamboa, Rey Reyes, Roger Saulog, Pong-Pong, George Tormida, Lito Ferrer/ Also Starring Chip Shafer, Rich Graham, Ben Reyona, Jorge Sahagnan, Andy Murray, Ron nelson, Michael Mazzela, Eddie Pamintuan, Max Rojo, Jun Santos, Bernadette, Cora Santos, Fao Ying, Angel Goshi and Dindo 

THE SEVENTIES # 461: VICTOR WOOD, DARIUS RAZON, RHODORA SILVA, EVA VIVAR IN "RETURN TO ME" (1972)

"Return to Me" (1972)

Mirick Productions, Inc.

Release Date April 21, 1972/ Life

Choreography Amelia Apolinario, The Alegro Dancers

Cinematography Felizardo Bailen

Screenplay and Direction Romy Villaflor

Cast Victor Wood, Darius Razon, Rhodora Silva, Eva Vivar/ Also Starring Ricky Valencia, Imelda Alonzo, Rene Ordonez, Lirio Vital, Kiti-Kiti/ Featuring Raymond Dabao, Florence Aguilar/ Introducing Gene Barretto

THE SEVENTIES # 460: NORA AUNOR AND TIRSO CRUZ III IN "NORA, MAHAL KITA..." (1972)

"Nora, Mahal Kita..." (1972)

Lea Productions

Release Date April 21, 1972

Cinematography Steve Perez

Lyrics Levi Celerio

Music Doming Valdez

Story, Screenplay and Direction Orlando Nadres

Cast Nora Aunor and Tirso Cruz III/ Also Starring Caridad Sanchez, Eddie Garcia (in a guest role), Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia, Priscilla Ramirez and Angie Ferro/ Featuring Juano Juarez, Carmen Cortez, Dante Balois and Loida Paulate

THE SEVENTIES # 459: VIC VARGAS, ALONA ALEGRE, PAQUITO DIAZ, REX LAPID, LARRY SILVA IN "ALAS NA OROS" (1972)

"Alas na Oros" (1972)

Northern Star Productions

Release Date April 20, 1972/ Center

Serialized in Pinoy Komiks

Story Marcial Buanno

Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.

Music Pablo Vergara

Produced by Victorina

Executive Producer Jerry Singson

Screenplay and Direction Armando A. Herrera

Cast Vic Vargas, Alona Alegre, Paquito Diaz, Rex Lapid, Larry Silva/ Also Starring Vic Varrion, Ross Rival, Bert Olivar, Angel Confiado, Jack Montes, Carlo Grande and Ruel Vernal/ Featuring Liza Robles, Sionie Silva, Pinky Lapid/ In a very special role- Gina Alonzo

Movie Time Magazine/ April 15, 1972 issue

THE SEVENTIES # 458: FERNANDO POE, JR., JOSEPH ESTRADA, ROSANNA ORTIZ AND JEANNE YOUNG IN "MAGITING AT PUSAKAL" (1972)

"Magiting at Pusakal" (1972)

JE Productions

Release Date April 15, 1972

Cinematography Fermin Pagsisihan

Music Ernani Cuenco

Story and Direction Augusto Buenaventura

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Joseph Estrada, Rosanna Ortiz and Jeanne Young/ Also Starring Ruben Rustia, Angelo Ventura, Jesse Lee, Jun Mariano, Ruel Vernal, Avel Morado

THE SEVENTIES # 457: CHIQUITO, MANNY DE LEON AND INTRODUCING GISELLE IN "MY LITTLE ONE (THE LOVABLE IMP)" (1972)

"My Little One (The Lovable Imp)" (1972)

Prima Productions

Release Date April 14, 1972/ Center

Story Tito Howard

Screenplay A. D. Cruz

Cinematography Fermin Pagsisihan

Associate Director Agustin de la Cruz

Direction Howard Petersen

Cast Chiquito, Manny de Leon/ Introducing Giselle/ Also Starring Cloyd Robinson, Medy Valdez, Enrico Villa and Desiree Destreza/ Co-starring Dondon Nakar, Odette Khan, Romeo Blanco, Rey Cordero and Miss Vana Banana/ Special Participation- Mike Lapid Lozano/ Guest- Peachy/ The kids- Gi, Didi, May, Mac, Loida, Luis

THE SEVENTIES # 456: ROSANNA ORTIZ, RONALDO VALDEZ, ROSEMARIE GIL AND CHARLIE DAVAO IN "ROULETTE" (1972)

"Roulette" (1972)

Velarde & Associates Productions, Inc.

Release Date April 11, 1972/ Forum

Cinematography Amado de Guzman

Music Tito Arevalo

Producer Mariano (Mike) Z. Velarde

Direction Ding M. de Jesus

Cast Rosanna Ortiz, Ronaldo Valdez, Rosemarie Gil and Charlie Davao

THE SEVENTIES # 455: MAX ALVARADO, RIZZA, PUGAK, JOHNNY MONTEIRO, PABO, RIC BUSTAMANTE, BRUNO PUNZALAN AND ROLDAN RODRIGO IN "JAIL BREAK" (1972)

"Jail Break" (1972)

CC Ferrer Productions

Release Date April 9, 1972/ Center

Story and Screenplay Ric Bustamante

Cinematography Jose Austria

Executive Producer Carlos Ferrer

Associate Producers Bernardo Gonzalez, Roberto Arnaldo

Direction Efren Pinon

Cast Max Alvarado, Rizza, Pugak, Johnny Monteiro, Pabo, Ric Bustamante, Bruno Punzalan, Carlos Diaz and Roldan Aquino/ Also Starring Leo Ferrer, Narlina Robles, Joan Griffith, Precy Alvarez, Ben Castillo and the SOS Daredevils