Tuesday, February 28, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 553: ROBERTO GONZALEZ AND RAMON ZAMORA IN "ANG BARBARO AT SI GENGHIS KHAN" (1973)


"Ang Barbaro at si Genghis Khan" (1973)
Cattleya Pictures
Release Date January 24, 1973/ Globe, Forum, Ace
Cinematography Zosimo Corpuz
Story and Screenplay Bert Mendoza
Music Demet Velasquez
Direction Danilo Cabreira
Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Ramon Zamora/ Also Starring Carmina Perez, Renato del Prado, Ernie Ortega, Jun Santos, Rod Francisco, SOS Daredevils/ with the special participation of Alfonso Carvajal/ Featuring Dondon Nakar/ Introducing Ser Reyes, Jr.

Monday, February 27, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 552: NORA AUNOR, JAY ILAGAN, RICO LOPEZ IN "CARMELA" (1973)


"Carmela" (1973)
NV Productions
For its Initial Offering
Release Date January 20, 1973
Direction Danny Holmsen
Cast Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Rico Lopez/ Also Starring Norma Blancaflor, Lolita Lopez, Monina Rojo, Freddie Robles and Matimtiman Cruz

More on Carmela, see link: PelikulaATBP

Sunday, February 26, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 551: TONY FERRER, EDDIE GARCIA, MAX ALVARADO, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA, DANNY ROJO, VICTOR BRAVO, JOAQUIN FAJARDO AND NICK ROMANO IN "THE ENEMY" (1973)


"The Enemy" (1973)
Bravo Film Productions
Release Date January 19, 1973/ Globe, Cubao Cinema
Cinematography Ricardo Herrera
Music Carlos Rodriguez
Produced by Dominguillo Bravo
Direction Romeo N. Galang
Cast Tony Ferrer, Eddie Garcia, Max Alvarado, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Danny Rojo, Victor Bravo, Joaquin Fajardo and Nick Romano/ Featuring Jun Bravo, Robert Talabis, Baby de Jesus, Eder Eloriaga, Virginia Montes, Linda Davidson/ Special Participation of Eddie Nicart, Sancho Tesalona, Chito Reyes, Willie Milan, Tiny Viray, Boy Flores, Efren Reboriano, Perlita Dolor and the SOS Daredevils

Saturday, February 25, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 550: MANNY DE LEON, PINKY (MONTILLA), IKE LOZADA, DARIUS RAZON, DESIREE DESTREZA IN "SOMEONE WHO CARES" (1973)


"Someone Who Cares" (1973)
Prima Productions
Release Date January 19, 1973/ Forum, Center
Cinematography Peping Pagsisihan
Music Joaquin C. Jake Solis
Story, Produced and Direction Howard Patersen
Cast Manny de Leon, Pinky (Montilla), Ike Lozada, Darius Razon, Desiree Destreza/ Also Starring Cloyd Robinson, Enrici Villa, Matimtiman Cruz, Dondon Nakar, Ser Reyes, Jim Camama/ Guests- Balot and Tange

Friday, February 24, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 549: JUN ARISTORENAS, VIC VARGAS AND PILAR PILAPIL, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA AND EDDIE GARCIA IN "KAPWA KIDLAT" (1973)


"Kapwa Kidlat" (1973)
HPS Film Productions
Release Date January 9, 1973/ Capitol, Grand, Ultravista
Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.
Music Demet Velasquez
Screenplay and Direction Armando Garces
Cast Jun Aristorenas, Vic Vargas and Pilar Pilapil/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia and Eddie Garcia/ Co-starring Rocco Montalban, Pancho Pelagio, Johnny Rio, Steve Alcarado, Leon Pajaron, Carlo Grande, Gaspar Hernandez, The TNT Boys/ In a very special role- Jose Padilla, Jr./ Featuring- Richard


Thursday, February 23, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 548: ROBERTO GONZALEZ, ROSEMARIE GIL, ROLANDO GONZALEZ, OMAR CAMAR IN "AKO, LABAN SA DAIGDIG" (1973)


"Ako, Laban sa Daigdig" (1973)
RG Productions, Inc.
Release Date January 5, 1973/ Center
Cinematography Zosimo Corpuz
Screenplay Cris Magdiwang
Music Demet Velasquez
Story and Direction Armando de Guzman
Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Rosemarie Gil, Rolando Gonzalez, Omar Camar/ Also Starring Ernie Ortega, Jun Santos, Tino Aquino, Ruben Ramos, Mary Walter, Jun de Guzman, Ernie White, Pong Pong, Edgar Garcia and Rey Roldan/ with SOS Daredevils, MPS Commandos and the RG Blackbelters/ Introducing Grace Nazario/ Guest performances- Philip Gamboa, Vic Varrion

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 547: ROBIN ARISTORENAS, FRANKIE NAVAJA, JR., MAX ALVARADO IN "SI BIMBO AT SI DODONG" (1972)


"Si Bimbo at si Dodong" (1972)
Juver Productions
Release Date December 28, 1972
Story and Screenplay Bert Mendoza
Music Rodgar
Direction Junar
Cast Robin Aristorenas, Frankie Navaja, Jr., Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Venchito Galvez, Andres Centenera, Angel Confiado and Palito/ in special role- Baby Maritess

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 546: DANTE RIVERO, BOOTS ANSON ROA, PILAR PILAPIL IN "ISINILANG KO ANG ANAK NG IBANG BABAE" (1972)


"Isinilang Ko ang Anak ng Ibang Babae"
Rosas Productions
Christmas and New Year Presentation
Release Date December 25, 1972
Serialized in Pioneer and Aliwan Komiks
Story Elena Patron
Screenplay Fred Navarro
Photography Manuel Bulotano
Music Restie Umali
Direction Manuel Cinco
Cast Dante Rivero, Boots Anson Roa, Pilar Pilapil/ Also Starring Dencio Padilla, Nello Nayo, Resty Sandel/ with the special participation of Robert Jaworski, Carlos Padilla, Jr./Featuring Maricris, Randy

Monday, February 20, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 545: VILMA SANTOS (IN A DUAL ROLE), EDGAR MORTIZ, FRED MONTILLA IN "DAMA DE NOCHE" (1972)


"Dama de Noche" (1972)
Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Release Date October 15- 24, 1972/ Remar, Delta, Sampaguita
Story Quentin de Guia, Rico Bello Omagap
Screenplay Nestor Torre
Cinematography Ben Lobo
Music Danny Subido
Direction Emanuel H. Borlaza
Cast Vilma Santos (in a dual role), Edgar Mortiz, Fred Montilla/ Also Starring Lillian Laing, Matimtiman Cruz, Ruben Tizon, Jovie Barreto, Priscilla Ramirez, Danilo Jurado, Raffy Engle and Cloyd Robinson

Sunday, February 19, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 544: NORA AUNOR AND TIRSO CRUZ III, WITH LUIS GONZALES, LUCITA SORIANO, ROSA MIA IN MARS RAVELO'S "AND GOD SMILED AT ME" (1972)

Winner of 8 major awards in the 3rd Quezon City Film Festival- Manuel L. Quezon Award for Best Picture; Best Actress (Nora Aunor); Best Actor (Tirso Cruz III); Best Supporting Actress (Lucita Soriano); Best Color Cinematography (Felipe Santiago); Best Sound (Flaviano Villaruel); Best Musical Score (Danny Holmsen); Top Grosser




"And God Smiled at Me" (1972)
Sampaguita-VP Pictures
Release Date October 15- 24, 1972/ New Frontier, Grand, Circle
Serialized in Teen World Magazine
Story Mars Ravelo
Screenplay Medy Tarnate and Manny Fernandez
Music Danny Holmsen
Direction Mar S. Torres and Danny Holmsen
Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Luis Gonzales, Lucita Soriano/ Also Starring Rosa Mia, Matimtiman Cruz, Naty Santiago, Nympha Bonifacio/ Introducing Monia Rojo/ Co-starring Ven Medina, Nenita Jana, Jose de Villa, Aring Bautista



Saturday, February 18, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 543: VILMA SANTOS, EDGAR MORTIZ, JAY ILAGAN, FLORENCE AGUILAR IN "LERON- LERON SINTA" (1972)


"Leron-Leron Sinta" (1972)
Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Christmas and New Year Offering
Release Date December 23, 1972
Story and Screenplay Nestor Torre, Jr.
Cinematography Benjamin Lobo
Music Danny Subido
Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza
Cast Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Jay Ilagan, Florence Aguilar/ Also Starring Lillian Laing, Beth Manlongat, Ruben Tizon/ Introducing Angelita/ Featuring The Family Birth Control Singing Group

Friday, February 17, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 542: VILMA SANTOS, BARBARA PEREZ, WITH ROMEO RIVERA, RUEL VERNAL, DICK ISRAEL, ZENAIDA AMADOR AND ERNIE GARCIA IN "HATING-GABI NA, VILMA!" (1972)


"Hating-gabi na, Vilma!" (1972)
Sine Pilipino
Release Date November 8, 1972
Music Eric Torres
Story, Screenplay and Direction Joey Gosiengfiao
Cast Vilma Santos, Barbara Perez/ Also Starring Romeo Rivera, Ruel Vernal, Dick Israel, Zenaida Amador and Ernie garcia/ Co-starring Cloyd Robinson, Subas Herrero, Angie Ferro, Nanette Lizares and Rod Dasco/ with Jojo Simmons, Lito Trinidad, Marivic Cheng and the people of Natipuan, Batangas


Thursday, February 16, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 541: VILMA SANTOS, MISS RITA GOMEZ, PAQUITO DIAZ, MAX ALVARADO, ROMEO RIVERA IN TAKBO, VILMA, DALI!" (1972)


"Takbo, Vilma, Dali" (1972)
Sine Pilipino 
Release Date September 29, 1972
Screenplay and Direction Joey Gosiengfiao
Cast Vilma Santos, Miss Rita Gomez, Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Romeo Rivera

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 540: ALONA ALEGRE (IN THE TITLE ROLE), ANDY POE, PAQUITO DIAZ, MAX ALVARADO, ROMY DIAZ, LITO ANZURES IN "DIWATA NG KAGUBATAN" (1972)


"Diwata ng Kagubatan " (1972)
AA Productions
Release Date 1972
Cinematography Louie Chiong
Music Levi Celerio
Direction Alex Sunga
Cast Alona Alegre (in the title role), Andy Poe, Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Romy Diaz, Lito Anzures/ Also Starring Pedro Faustino, Ross Oracion, SOS Daredevils

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 539: TONY FERRER, RIZZA, MARILEN OJEDA AND JAY ILAGAN IN "DEADLINE" (1972)


"Deadline" (1972)
Pilipinas Film Productions
Release Date 1972
Cinematography Ricardo Herrera
Music Randy
Direction Artemio Marquez
Cast Tony Ferrer, Rizza, Marilen Ojeda and Jay Ilagan/ Also Starring Ben Rubio, Renato del Prado, Pancho Pelagio and Geraldine, SOS Daredevils/ with Nathasia, Ray Otey

Monday, February 13, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 538: VIC VARGAS, RIZZA AND ROMY DIAZ WITH ALICIA ALONZO (IN A SPECIAL ROLE) IN "ISLA DE TORO" (1972)


"Isla de Toro" (1972)
FAB Productions
Release Date March 1972
Screenplay Johnny C. Pangilinan
Cinematography Fermin Pagsisihan
Music Carlos Rodriguez
Executive Producer Florentino A. Bautista
Story and Direction Felix Villar
Cast Vic Vargas, Rizza and Romy Diaz/ with Alicia Alonzo (in a special role)/ Also Starring Victor Bravo, Renato del Prado, Pancho Pelagio, Ramon de la Rosa, Romeo Blanco, Roger Saulog and larry Silva/ Featuring Bino Garcia/ Guest star- Silvio Ramiro/ Co-starring Francisco Cruz, Robert Talby, Belo Borja, Joe Canlas, Eddie Paje, Eddie Tagalog, Emil Gonzales, Boy Punzalan, Emy Rodes, Roman Romano and Tiger Lee

Sunday, February 12, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 537: NORA AUNOR AND TIRSO CRUZ III, WITH GINA ALAJAR IN "MY LITTLE BROWN GIRL" (1972)


"My Little Brown Girl" (1972)
Sampaguita-VP Pictures
Christmas and New Year Presentation
Release Date December 22, 1972
Serialized in TopStar
Story A.S. Tenorio
Screenplay Medy Tarnate
Cinematography Felipe Santiago
Music and Direction Danny Holmsen
Cast Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Gina Alajar/ Also Starring Tita de Villa, Naty Santiago, Monina Rojo, Evelyn Bonifacio, Freddie Robles, Naty Mallares/ Guests- Tony Cayado, Viring Villa, Pons de Guzman

Saturday, February 11, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 536: TONY FERRER, JANET CLEMENTE AND MAJ. MELITON GERONIMO IN "THE PROFESSIONAL" (1972)


"The Professional" (1972)
Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
Release Date December 17, 1972/ Forum, Globe, Cubao Cinema
Story and Screenplay Mireille S. Salas
Cinematography Fortunato B. Bernardo
Music Tito Arevalo
Direction Pierre L. Salas
Cast Tony Ferrer, Janet Clemente and Maj. Meliton Geronimo/ Also Starring Victor Bravo, Protacio Dee, Manolo Noble, Ariston Bautista, Rey Sagum, Fao Ying, Gason Garcia, Robert Miller and Romy Luartes/ Featuring Elizabeth Vaughn

Friday, February 10, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 535: DOLPHY, BOOTS ANSON-ROA, WALTER NAVARRO, PINKY DE LEON IN "ITIK-ITIK" (1972)


"Itik-Itik" (1972)
Lea Productions
Release Date December 7, 1972
Cinematography Loreto Isleta
Choreography Amelia Apolinario
Music Restie Umali
Story, Screenplay and Direction Ben Feleo
Cast Dolphy, Boots Anson-Roa, Walter Navarro, Pinky de Leon/ Also Starring Edwin O'Hara, SOS Daredevils, Joe Gruta, Cherith Casipe, Gig Valdez

Thursday, February 9, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 534: ROBERTO GONZALEZ AND NIDA BLANCA, WITH MARTIN MARFIL, OMAR CAMAR, ROBERT RIVERA IN "MAGINOONG KARATISTA" (1972)


"Maginoong Karatista" (1972)
RG Productions 
A Sikatuna Films Maiden Offering
Release Date December 7, 1972
Cinematography Zosimo Corpuz
Screenplay Cris Magdiwang
Music Demet Velasquez
Direction Sol Gaudite
Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Nida Blanca/ Also Starring Martin Marfil, Omar Camar, Robert Rivera/ Co-starring Jun Santos, Francisco Cruz, Angel Confiado, Tony Pomuceno, Jaime de Vera, Lito Hermosa, Santy Hermosa, Willy Harris and Rey Sagum/ with SOS Daredevils, MPS Commandos, RG Blackbelters/ Featuring Ernie White, Boyet Mercado, Nonong Palomar

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 533: FERNANDO POE, JR., PILAR PILAPIL, PAQUITO DIAZ, ROMY DIAZ, FRANKIE NAVAJA, JR. AND JOSE PADILLA, JR. IN "ANG ALAMAT" (1972)


"Ang Alamat" (1972)
FPJ Productions
Release Date December 7, 1972
Cinematography Sergio Lobo
Screenplay Fred Navarro
Music Restie Umali
Direction Celso Ad. Castillo
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Pilar Pilapil, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Frankie Navaja, Jr. and Jose Padilla, Jr./ Also Starring Lito Anzures, Nello Nayo, Vic Varrion, Robert Talby, Johnny Long, Belo Borja, Nonoy de Guzman, Chito Guerrero and SOS Daredevils




Tuesday, February 7, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 532: VILMA SANTOS, WALTER NAVARRO, PERLA ADEA, ROMY MALLARI IN "DALAGANG NAYON" (1972)


"Dalagang Nayon" (1972)
Mirick Productions, Inc.
Release Date December 3, 1972
Photography Fehzardo Banen
Screenplay Johnny C. Pangilinan
Music Danny Subido
Story and Direction Maning Subido
Cast Vilma Santos, Walter Navarro, Perla Adea, Romy Mallari/ Also Starring Chichay, Arnold Mendoza, Raquel Monteza/ Featuring Ace York/ Co-starring Bert (Tawa) Marcelo, Kiti-Kiti, Freddie Robles, Rudy San Jose, Bernardine Escolar and Lito Calzado and His Dancers

Monday, February 6, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 531: JUN ARISTORENAS, VIRGINIA, PANCHITO ALBA IN "BUHAY MAYNILA" (1972)


"Buhay Maynila" (1972)
Juver Productions
Release Date November 30, 1972
Story and Screenplay Greg B. Macabenta
Music Rodgar
Direction Junar
Cast Jun Aristorenas, Virginia, Panchito Alba/ Also Starring Barbara Monteiro, Joaquin Fajardo, Angel Confiado, Alex Flores, Greg Lansang

Sunday, February 5, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 530: CHIQUITO, PILAR PILAPIL, WITH YOYOY VILLAME, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA, JOE DE CASTRO IN "ISLA LIMASAWA" (1972)


"Isla Limasawa" (1972)
Archer Productions
Its Initial Presentation
Released thru Sotang Bastos Productions, Inc.
Release Date November 29, 1972
Cinematography Alfonso Alvarez
Props and Effects Totoy Torrente
Music Rudy Arevalo
Associate Director Danny Ochoa
Direction Archie
Cast Chiquito, Pilar Pilapil/ Also Starring Yoyoy Villame, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Joe de Castro, Renato del Prado, Nieves Manuel, manuel Dgul and Pancho Pelagio/ Featuring Tintoy/ Special role- Silvio Ramiro, Phil. Festival Dancers

Saturday, February 4, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 529: NORA AUNOR, WALTER NAVARRO, WITH PERLA BAUTISTA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, RODOLFO (BOY) GARCIA IN "DITO SA AKING PUSO" (1972)


"Dito sa Aking Puso" (1972)
Lea Productions
Release Date November 29, 1972
Cinematography Loreto Isleta
Music Jose Mari Chan
Story, Screenplay and Direction Orlando R. Nadres
Cast Nora Aunor, Walter Navarro/ Also Starring Perla Bautista, Caridad Sanchez, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia/ Co-starring Angie Ferro, Eddie Mercado, Adul de Leon and Pinky de Leon

Friday, February 3, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 528: EDDIE GUTIERREZ, MARITESS REVILLA, TINA REVILLA IN MARS RAVELO'S "THE SISTERS" (1972)


"The Sisters" (1972)
Sampaguita Pictures, Inc.
Release Date November 26, 1972
Serialized in Bulaklak Magazine
Story Mars Ravelo
Screenplay Remy Navales
Music Danny Holmsen
Direction Mar S. Torres
Cast Eddie Gutierrez, Maritess Revilla, Tina Revilla/ Also Starring Norma Blancaflor, Matimtiman Cruz, Eddie Miller, Ven Medina, Jigger Roces



(l-r) Maritess Revilla, Eddie Gutierrez, Tina Revilla

Thursday, February 2, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 527: JUN ARISTORENAS, ALONA ALEGRE, MAX ALVARADO IN "BATAS, BILIS AT BABAE" (1972)


"Batas, Bilis at Babae" (1972)
Topaz Film Productions
Release Date November 25, 1972/ Regency, Capitol, Grand
Story and Screenplay Bert Mendoza
Cinematography Jojo Sangco
Music Demet Velasquez
Produced by Jun Dominguez
Direction Jun Gallardo
Cast Jun Aristorenas, Alona Alegre, Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Rocco Montalban, Andres Centenera, Joaquin Fajardo, Leon Pajaron, Sancho Tesalona, Edgar garcia, Roger Saulog and Larry Silva/ Featuring Robert Rivera, Raul Salvador and Jose Garcia/ In a special roles- Omar Camar and Jess Vargas/ Guest Star- Carmina Perez

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

THE SEVENTIES # 526: VIRGINIA, PAQUITO DIAZ AND MAX ALVARADO, WITH OMAR KAMAR, ANGELITA ORTIZ, REY BIG BOY, SOFIA MORAN IN "BANDOLERA" (1972)


"Bandolera" (1972)
Juver Productions
Release Date November 19, 1972
Story and Screenplay Greg B. Macabenta and A. G. Volante
Cinematography Max dela Pena
Music Rodgar
Direction Cesar Gallardo
Cast Virginia, Paquito Diaz and Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Sofia Moran, Leopoldo Salcedo, Omar Kamar, Angelita Ortiz, Rey Big Boy, Rudy Rollada, Ernie David, Dante Javier