THE FIFTIES # 666: ARMANDO GOYENA AND EVELYN VILLAR IN "TUNGKOD NI MOISES" (1952)

"Tungkod ni Moises" (1952)

LVN Pictures

Release Date November 11- 20, 1952/ Life

Serialized in Liwayway Magazine

Story Maximo Agustin

Music Quin Velasco

Direction Manuel Silos

Cast Armando Goyena, Evelyn Villar/ Also Starring Oscar Obligacion, Elena Acosta, Mario Roldan, Tony Dantes, Pepita Gonzalers, Anita Serrano, Pamboy, Carlos Rufo

THE SEVENTIES # 498: FERNANDO POE, JR., BOOTS ANSON-ROA, ALONA ALEGRE, PAQUITO DIAZ AND MAX ALVARADO IN "SANTO DOMINGO" (1972): A HIGH ADVENTURE MOVIE/ FPJ AT HIS FIGHTING BEST/ Re-posted

Santo Domingo was adjudged the top grosser in the 7th Manila Film Festival and child star Frankie Navaja, Jr. was awarded the festival's Best Child Performer. Based from a komiks serial created by Pablo S. Gomez, the movie starred Da king, Fernando Poe, Jr. under Celso Ad. Castillo direction.

"Santo Domingo" (1972)
FPJ Productions
7th Manila Film Festival Entry
Serialized in United Komiks
Story Pablo S. Gomez
Screenplay Fred Navarro
Cinematography Sergio Lobo
Music Restie Umali
Direction Celso Ad. Castillo
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Boots Anson-Roa, Alona Alegre, Paquito Diaz and Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Lito Anzures, Bruno Punzalan, Vic Varrion, Johnny Long, Robert Talby, Belo Borja, Luis Benedicto, Nonoy de Guzman and Frankie Navaja, Jr./ Featuring Jun Mariano



"Santo Domingo"
Nobela ni Pablo S. Gomez
Guhit ni Alex Nino
Serialized in United Komiks

Synopsis: A band of ruthless, marauding pirates led by Carbungco (Max Alvarado) and Tuta (Paquito Diaz) siege the monastery in the coastal town of Santo Domingo killing most of the priests except for three. The pirates temporarily took control of the place to cool off after a spate of killings and lootings.

Vener (Fernando Poe, Jr.), a fisherman in the nearby town, recovered a dead body of a slain priest and feared that something wrong was going on at the monastery. Vener had a score to settle with the pirates when his family and some of his town mates were brutally killed when he was young. He still vividly remembered the menacing face of Carbungco.

Vener sailed to Santo Domingo and was able to penetrate the island killing some of the pirates guarding the island. As he was hiding, he accidentally punched Loreta (Boots Anson-Roa) which he mistook her as one of the pirates. Loreta had a young brother named Punggi (Frankie Navaja, Jr.), a mischievous, wandering kid. Vener introduced himself to Loreta and Punggi and told them that the monastery was under siege.

Vener devised a plan on how to get inside the monastery. He needed the help of the town folks but with no guns and only bolos, he gave up the plan… and also help from the authority would take 5 days. He decided to do it alone.

Disguised as a priest, he entered the monastery. However, his plan backfired. He was nabbed and captured. Unknowingly, Punggi was in tow, and was able to enter the monastery in a secret passage. With Punggi’s help, Vener was able to escape. He held Carbungco hostage and freed the priests and the women hostages. With Carbungco as hostage, they were able to get out of the monastery unharmed. Tuta was pleased of the result as he was able to get rid of Carbungco and assumed power.

On the other hand, Loreta was kidnapped by Tuta’s men and when Vener learned about this, he went back to the monastery. Punggi showed him the secret passage.

This time, the town folks, all armed with bolos, stormed the monastery. Fights ensued as the town folks subdued the pirates. Vener, in turn, was able to save Loreta from Tuta’s hands. However, Carbungco, at this time escaped, but the avenging Vener was able to corner him in the coastline and killed him.

The band of pirates headed by Carbungco (Max Alvarado) and Tuta (Paquito Diaz) landed at the monastery of Santo Domingo.

Carbungco grilled the monks at the monastery

Carbungco's men

The town folks of Santo Domingo led by Loreta (Boots Anson-Roa) paid a visit at the monastery bringing with them foods and offerings.

Vener (Fernando Poe., Jr.) recalled how his family were brutally killed by Carbungco and his men.

Vener explained his mission to Loreta

Vener and Punggi (Frankie Navaja, Jr.)

Loreta concerned on Vener's safety

The monastery located near the coastline of Santo Domingo

Vener, disguised as priest, went to the monastery

Carbungco and his men dressed in monk's attires



Vener is surrounded and captured...



and Loreta, too...



The fight to the end between Vener and Carbungco

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THE SEVENTIES # 497: BOOTS ANSON- ROA, ROSEMARIE GIL AND BOB SOLER, WITH PABLO VIRTUOSO, DENCIO PADILLA IN "SARUNG BANGGI" (1972)

"Sarung Banggi" (1972)

Empire Pictures

Release Date July 2, 1972

Story Roberto Ycsiar

Cinematography Jess Labos

Music Tito Arevalo

Screenplay and Direction Armando A. Herrera

Cast Boots Anson-Roa, Rosemarie Gil and Bob Soler/ Also Starring Pablo Virtuoso, Dencio Padilla, Mary Walter, Joe Garcia, Tito Arevalo and a cast of hundreds/ Special Performance- Carlos Padilla, Jr., Miss Charina Zaragosa

THE SEVENTIES # 496: ROBERTO GONZALEZ, FRANCO RIVERO, DANNY ROJO, PABLO VIRTUOSO AND MAX ALVARADO IN "HARI NG SIMARON" (1972)

"Hari ng mga Simaron" (1972)

Liberty Pictures

Release Date June 29, 1972/ Center

Cinematography Temmie Onoleo

Music Carlos Rodriguez

Story and Direction Maning Songco

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Franco Rivero, Danny Rojo, Pablo Virtuoso and Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Lilian Ramos, Marilou Ver, Rocco Montalban, Emma Ruth/ Co-starring Jun Santos, Romy Luartes, Ruben Obligacion, Leo Longalong, Grego Gavino, Teody Baldomero, Fred Esplana, RG Boys, MM Commandos and the SOS Daredevils

THE FIFTIES # 665: JOSE PADILLA, JR., CELIA FLOR, WITH ALFONSO CARVAJAL, CARLOS SALAZAR IN "MARIA MERCEDES" (1953)

"Maria Mercedes" (1953)

LVN Pictures

Release Date January 15- 24, 1953/ Dalisay

Serialized in Liwayway Magazine

Story Angel Fernandez

Music Maj. Antonio Buenaventura

Direction Nemesio E. Caravana

Cast Jose Padilla, Jr., Celia Flor/ Also Starring Alfonso Carvajal, Carlos Salazar/ Also Starring Annie Sales, Patsy Mateo, Nora Linda, Minda Miranda, N.E. Caravana, Agnes Rey

THE FIFTIES # 664: ARMANDO GOYENA AND TESSIE QUINTANA, WITH TONY SANTOS, CARLOS SALAZAR, GIL DE LEON IN "PHILIPPINE NAVY" (1953)

"Philippine Navy" (1953)

LVN Pictures

Release Date January 5- 14, 1953/ Dalisay

Serialized in Magong Buhay Magazine

Music Josefino Cenizal

Direction Dr. Gregorio Fernandez

Cast Armando Goyena, Tessie Quintana/ Also Starring Tony Santos, Carlos Salazar, Gil de Leon/ Co-starring Frankie Gordon, Ben Medina, Arturo Adams, Natoy Katindig, Miniong Alvarez

See: Armando Goyena- Tessie Quintana Screen Tandem: Love Team of the 50s

THE SEVENTIES # 495: ROBIN ARISTORENAS AND STEVE HAWKES IN "TARZAN AND THE BROWN PRINCE" (1972)

"Tarzan and the Brown Prince" (1972)

Premiere Productions

7th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 18, 1972

Filmed in Bogota, South America

Cast Robin Aristorenas, Steve Hawkes/ Also Starring Peter Lee Lawrence, Kitty Swan, Agatha Fiore, Angel del Pozo, Ricardo Rodriguez

"IS SUSAN ROCES TRYING TO APE GLORIA ROMERO ?" / MOVIE CONFIDENTIAL/ DECEMBER 1956

Movie Confidential

December 1956

"IS SUSAN ROCES TRYING TO APE GLORIA ROMERO ROMERO?" 

by Rosita Duenas

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THE SEVENTIES # 494: NORA AUNOR, TIRSO CRUZ III, LUIS GONZALES, GERMAN MORENO IN "WINTER HOLIDAY" (1972)

"Winter Holiday" (1972)

Sampaguita- VP Pictures

7th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 18, 1972

Story Marichu Perez Maceda

Choreography German Moreno

Music Danny Holmsen

Screenplay and Direction Jose de Villa

Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz, III, Luis Gonzales, German Moreno/ Also Starring Romy Lapus, Matimtiman Cruz, Jose de Villa/ with Masao Fujimoto, Yumiko Sato, Sakura Dancers and the special appearance of Philippine Skiing Champions- Johnny Cipriano, Benjamin Nanasca

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THE SEVENTIES # 493: MANNY DE LEON, EDDIE PEREGRINA, RICKY SANTIAGO, WOODY CRUZ, IKE LOZADA AS THE "YOUNG COWBOYS" (1972)

"Young Cowboys" (1972)

Larry Santiago Productions

7th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 18, 1972/ Ever, Podmon

Story Dambuhalang DJ

Screenplay Ross Oracion

Choreography Jose Batac, Jr.

Music Pablo Vergara

Direction Lauro Pacheco

Cast Manny de Leon, Eddie Peregrina, Ricky Santiago, Woody Cruz, Ike Lozada/ Also Starring Connie Angeles, Eva Vivar, Janine Frias and Perla Adea/ Special performances- German Moreno, Vic Pacia, Helen Vela, Ben Perez and Johnny de Leon (with Ngongo)/ Featuring Lito Calzado Dancers

THE SEVENTIES # 492: DANTE RIVERO, BOOTS ANSON- ROA, HILDA KORONEL, WALTER NAVARRO, LOU SALVADOR, JR. IN LINO BROCKA'S "VILLA MIRANDA" (1972)

"Villa Miranda" (1972)

Lea Productions

7th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 18, 1972

Story Marty Gee Aragon

Screenplay Orlando R. Nadres

Cinematography Loreto U. Isleta

Music D'Amarillo

Direction Lino Brocka

Cast Dante Rivero, Boots Anson-Roa, Hilda Koronel,, Walter Navarro, Lou Salvador, Jr./ Also Starring Alicia Alonzo, Jose Padilla, Jr., Pedro Faustino, Estrella Kuenzler, Angie Ferro, Joonee Gamboa, Joe Gruta

THE SEVENTIES # 491: VIC VARGAS, BOOTS ANSON ROA, EDDIE GARCIA, MAX ALVARADO AND LEOPOLDO SALCEDO IN FRANCISCO V. COCHING'S "EL VIBORA" (1972)/ KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION

"El Vibora" (1972)

Topaz Film Productions

7th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 18, 1972

Serialized in Liwayway Magazine

Story Francisco V. Coching

Screenplay Manuel Pichel

Music Raul T. Silos

Executive Producer Jun Dominguez

Direction Ishmael Bernal

Cast Vic Vargas, Boots Anson Roa, Eddie Garcia, Max Alvarado and Leopoldo Salcedo/ Featuring Cristina Reyes and Roderick/ Also Starring Andres Centenera, Leon pajaron, Sancho Tesalona, Richard Upton, Wendy Green, Francisco Cruz, Raul Salvador, SOS Daredevils

"El Vibora"

Nobela ni Francisco V. Coching

Guhit ni Federico C. Javinal

Inilathala sa Liwayway Magazine

(komiks images- courtesy of Unang Labas)

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THE SIXTIES # 1442: AMALIA FUENTES (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ROMEO VASQUEZ, DANTE RIVERO, BOOTS ANSON-ROA IN MARS RAVELO'S "ROWENA" (1969)/ KOMIKS SERIAL AND MOVIE ADAPTATION/ Re-updated

"Rowena" (1969)

Lea Productions

Release Date October 14, 1969/ Ever

Serialized in Espesyal Komiks

Story Mars Ravelo

Screenplay Emmanuel Borlaza

Cinematography Conrado baltazar

Music Doming valdez

Direction Armando de Guzman

Cast Amalia Fuentes (in the title role), Romeo Vasquez, Dante Rivero, Boots Anson-Roa/ Also Starring Jose Padilla, Jr., Mary Walter, Vivian Lorrain, Eddie Mercado/ with Caridad Sanchez, Jose Corazon de Jesus, Jr. (in a cameo roles)/ Featuring Leo Buenafe, Annie Gonzales and Perla Bautista (in a very special participation)

"Rowena"

Nobela ni Mars Ravelo

Guhit ni Rico Rival  

Inilathala sa Espesyal Komiks/ 1968

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