THE SEVENTIES # 618: ZALDY ZSHORNACK, VIC VARGAS, EVA REYES, EDDIE GARCIA, PAQUITO DIAZ IN "NUEVA VIZCAYA" (1973)

"Nueva Vizcaya" (1973)

Roda Film Productions

8th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 17, 1973

Screenplay Armando de Guzman

Cinematography Jose Batac, Jr., Jose Pagsisihan

Music Tito Arevalo

Produced by R.T.L.

Direction Pablo Santiago

Cast Zaldy Zshornack, Vic Vargas, Eva Reyes/ Also Starring Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz, Ben Perez, Lito Anzures, Rocco Montalban, Angel Confiado, Joaquin Fajardo/ Co-starring Ding Salvador, Ben Datu, Er Salazar, Ruben Ramos, Alex Flores, TNT Boys and a cast of thousands/ Featuring Elizabeth Oropesa, Lydia Galvez, Lilian Madrigal

See: The 1973 8th Manila Film Festival Winners
The 1973 FAMAS Awards Winners

THE SEVENTIES # 617: DANTE RIVERO, HILDA KORONEL, WALTER NAVARRO, PINKY DE LEON, WITH EDDIE GARCIA, CARIDAD SANCHEZ, ALICIA ALONZO, RAUL ARAGON IN "LUPANG HINIRANG" (1973)

"Lupang Hinirang" (1973)

Lea Productions

8th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 17, 1973

Cinematography Jose Constantino, Jr.

Music Restie Umali

Story, Screenplay and Direction Orlando R. Nadres

Cast Dante Rivero, Hilda Koronel, Walter Navarro, Pinky de Leon/ Also Staring Eddie Garcia, Caridad Sanchez, Alicia Alonzo, Raul Aragon/ Co-starring Eddie Mercado, Ruben Rustia, Joonee Gamboa, Lorli Villanueva, Socrates Topacio, Robert Miller, SOS Daredevils, TNTs

THE SEVENTIES # 616: JUN ARISTORENAS, ROBIN ARISTORENAS, VIRGINIA, MERLE FERNANDEZ AND FREDDIE WEBB IN "JOHNNY JOKER" (1973)

"Johnny Joker" (1973)

Juver Productions

8th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 17, 1973

Story Greg Macabenta

Screenplay Bert Mendoza

Music Rodgar

Direction Junar

Cast Jun Aristorenas, Robin Aristorenas, Virginia, Merle Fernandez and Freddie Webb/ Also Starring Cesar Ramirez, Johnny Monteiro, Larry Silva, Rey Big Boy and Palito/ Co-starring Steve Alcarado, Leon Pajaron, Charlie Mendez, Greg Lansang, Ernie David and Rudy Rolloda

THE SEVENTIES # 615: CHIQUITO, PILAR PILAPIL, WITH NOVA VILLA, JOE ALVAREZ, JOE GARCIA, EDDIE SAN JOSE IN "INDAY NG BUHAY KO" (1973)

"Inday ng Buhay Ko" (1973)

HPS Film Productions

8th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 17, 1973

Cinematography Alfonso Alvarez

Music Amado Trivino

Story and Direction F.H. Constantino

Cast Chiquito, Pilar Pilapil/ Also Starring Nova Villa, Joe Alvarez, Joe Garcia, Eddie San Jose 

THE SEVENTIES # 614: VILMA SANTOS (IN THE TITLE ROLE), DIVINA VALENCIA, MINA ARAGON, ROSSANA MARQUEZ, EVA LINDA, MILDRED ORTEGA, DESIREE DESTREZA, WITH IKE LOZADA, GERMAN MORENO, ROMEO MIRANDA IN "DYESEBEL AT ANG MAHIWAGANG KABIBE" (1973)

"Dyesebel at ang Mahiwagang Kabibe" (1973)

Taghalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

8th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 17, 1973

Story Mars Ravelo

Cinematography Ben Lobo, Tommy Marcelino

Music Tito Arevalo

Direction Emmanuel H. Borlaza

Cast Vilma Santos (in the title role), Divina Valencia, Mina Aragon, Rossana Marquez, Eva Linda, Midred Ortega, Desiree Destreza, Cristina Reyes, Geena Zablan, Janet Clemente and Ike Lozada, German Moreno, Romeo Miranda (in his first starring role)/ Also Starring Chanda Romero, Joseph Sytangco, Elizabeth Vaughn, Patria Plata, Lito Calzado, Romy Luartes, Doming Viray, Ricky Valencia, Greg Lozano, Dave Esguerra, Chito Enerio, SOS Daredevils and surprise Big Stars

THE SEVENTIES # 613: DOLPHY, PUGO, MARITESS REVILLA, PANCHITO, MARISSA DELGADO, ROD NAVARRO, BABALU IN "DRAKULA GOES TO R.P." (1973)

"Drakula Goes to R.P." (1973)

RVQ Productions

8th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 17, 1973

Screenplay Ading Fernando

Cinematography Manuel Bulotano

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Tony Cayado

Cast Dolphy, Pugo, Maritess Revilla, Panchito, Marissa Delgado, Rod Navarro, Babalu/ Also Starring Virginia Montes, Teroy de Guzman, Georgie Quizon, Andres Centenera/ Guests- Bayani Casimiro, Manny Tibayan at anim na magagandang biktima

THE SEVENTIES # 612: FERNANDO POE, JR., JOSEPH ESTRADA, BOOTS ANSON ROA, MARISSA DELGADO, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, ROMY DIAZ AND MAX ALVARADO IN "ANG AGILA AT ANG ARAW" (1973)

"Ang Agila at ang Araw" (1973)

FPJ Productions

8th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 17, 1973

Screenplay Prudencio Mariano and Fred Navarro

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Music Restie Umali

Direction Ronwaldo Reyes

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Joseph Estrada, Boots Anson Roa, Marissa Delgado/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz and Max Alvarado/ Co-starring Lito Anzures, Dencio Padilla, Ruel Vernal, Nello Nayo, Vic Varrion, Resty Sandel, Paquito Salcedo

 FPJ and Boots Anson Roa

(l-r) Joseph Estrada, Boots Anson Roa, FPJ

THE SEVENTIES # 611: RAMON ZAMORA, JEANNE YOUNG, LOTIS KEY, EDDIE GARCIA, PANCHITO ALBA, JINGLE IN CELSO AD. CASTILLO'S "ANG MAHIWAGANG DAIGDIG NI PEDRO PENDUKO" (1973)

"Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko" (1973)

Topaz Film Production
8th Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date June 17, 1973

Cinematography Loreto U. Isleta

Music Ernai Cuenco

Producer Jun Dominguez

Direction Celso Ad. Castillo

Cast Ramon Zamora, Jeanny Young, Lotis Key, Eddie Garcia, Panchito Alba, Jingle/ Also Starring Roberto Talabis, Vic Varrion, Mario Escudero, Belo Borja, Subas Herrero, Cris Buddha Cruz, Tony Gozalves, Dan Zaragoza, Rod Francisco, Dolores Pobre/ Co-starring Johnny Ramirez, Edgar Garcia, Mary Martin, Juanita Rodriguez, Boy Caoile, Teody Baldomaro and Lorna Locsin

THE SEVENTIES # 610: ROBERTO GONZALEZ, GINA PARENO, WITH JULES KING, ROMY DIAZ, PHILIP GAMBOA, ALICIA ALONZO AND EDGAR SALCEDO IN "DIGMAAN SA PARAISO" (1973)

"Digmaan sa Paraiso" (1973)

R.G. Productions

Release Date June 9, 1973

Cinematography Enrique Rosales

Music Demet Velasquez

Associate Producer Johnny Capistrano

Story and Direction Sol Gaudite

Cast Robert Gonzalez, Gina Pareno, Jules King, Philip Gamboa, Romy Diaz, Alicia Alonzo and Edgar Salcedo/ Alos Starring Omar Camar, Ernie Ortega, Jun Santos, Tito Aquino, Ruben Obligacion, Ruben Ramos, Alex Flores and Mike Lapid/ Featuring Liberty Gaudite, Terry Medrano, Flor Cristobal, Vic Romero and Boy Gaudite/ Guest- Robert Rivera

THE SEVENTIES # 609: FRANCO RIVERO, DANNY ROJO, REY MALONZO, MANDY BUSTAMANTE, TONY BERNAL AND JANE LAUREL IN "THE PRODIGAL SONS" (1973)

"The Prodigal Sons" (1973)

Luis San Juan Productions

Release Date June 9, 1973

Cinematography Zosimo M. Corpuz

Music Pablo Vergara

Story and Direction Luis San Juan

Cast Franco Rivero, Danny Rojo, Rey Malonzo, Mandy Bustamante, Tony Bernal, Pugak, Balot, Penggot, JayJay, Rudy Evangelista, Angie Crisol and Jane Laurel/ Also Starring Ben Perez, Matimtiman Cruz, Lita Rodriguez, Arthur Cervantez, Shodokan Karate Club and the SOS Daredevils/ Guest stars- Anita Linda, Jose Padilla, Jr., Burt Samonte, Louie St. John and Louie Florentino/ Featuring the Tres Rosas/ Introducing Beth Perez, Beth Padilla, Ricky Mansueto and Lily Duran

THE SEVENTIES # 608: CHIQUITO, BOOTS ANSON ROA, LIZA LORENA IN "BAHAG-HARI" (1973)

"Bahag-Hari" (1973)

Archer Productions

Released thru Sotang Bastos, Inc.

Release Date June 9, 1973

Screenplay Jerry O. Torazona

Cinematography Ramon Sanchez

Music Rudy Arevalo

Story and Direction A.V.P.

Cast Chiquito, Boots Anson Roa, Liza Lorena/ Also Starring Lucita Soriano, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Joe de Castro, Medy Valdez/ Featuring Tintoy

THE SEVENTIES # 607: RAMON ZAMORA, MARITESS REVILLA, PAQUITO DIAZ, CRISTINA REYES IN "ALAMAT NI LIMAHONG" (1973)

"Alamat ni Limahong" (1973)

Dynasty Films Organization, Inc.

Release Date June 6, 1973

Story Idea Jett C. Espiritu

Screenplay Mauro V. Cabuhat

Music Doming Amarillo

Direction Dan Inocencio

Cast Ramon Zamora, Maritess Revilla, Paquito Diaz, Cristina Reyes/ Also Starring Roderick Paulate, Teroy de Guzman, Balot, Tange, Golay, Rocco Montalban, Bino Garcia, Joaquin Fajardo, carlos Diaz, Sancho Tesalona/ Introducing Raymond

THE SEVENTIES # 606: VICTOR WOOD, NORMA LEDESMA, DARIUS RAZON, LIRIO VITAL IN "BITUING MARIKIT" (1973)

"Bituing Marikit" (1973)

A-S Productions, Inc.

Release Date June 3, 1973

Story Rico Bello Omagap

Cinematography R, Herrera

Music Tito Arevalo

Direction Leonardo Garcia

Cast Victor Wood, Norma Ledesma, Darius Razon, Lirio Vital/ Also Starring Bayani casimiro, Ely Roque, Greg Lozano, Raymond Davao, Tessie de Mesa, Jimmy Victorino and Romy Luartes

THE SEVENTIES # 605: ROMY DIAZ, LUCITA SORIANO, EVA DARREN AND RAMIL RODRIGUEZ IN "DEATH: BY INSTALLMENT" (1973)

"Death: By Installment" (1973)

M.F. Pictures

Release Date June 1, 1973

Story Minerva Garcia

Screenplay Estrella Alfon

Cinematography Nestor Orense

Music Jake Solis

Produced by Wendelina E. Felix

Direction Ferval

Cast Romy Diaz, Lucita Soriano, Eva Darren and Ramil Rodriguez/ Also Starring Leo San Diego, Ernie Solis, Greg Cordova/ Introducing Luz Celeste/  Special Participation- Eddie Infante, Tony Villar, Pancho Pelagio, Vic Varrion and Nympha Bonifacio

THE SEVENTIES # 604: EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, LIZA LORENA, ROSEMARIE GIL IN "SINO SA KANILA?" (1973)

"Sino sa Kanila?" (1973)

Gemini Films

A Reygon Film Productions Release

Release Date May 24, 1973

Cinematography Ricardo Remias

Music Demet Velasquez

Direction Dino Figueroa

Cast Eddie Rodriguez, Liza Lorna, Rosemarie Gi;/ Also Starring Renato Robles, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Omar Camar, Nello nayo, Larry Silva, Ric Bustamante, Pat Salvador, Dely Villanueva/ Guest stars- Daisy Romualdez, Joe Garcia

THE SEVENTIES # 603: ROSEMARIE, DINDO FERNANDO, RONALDO VALDEZ AND DIVINA VALENCIA IN "BINHI" (1973)

"Binhi" (1973)
Larry Santiago Productions
Release Date May 25, 1973
Screenplay Manuel Songco
Cinematography Joe Batac, Jr.
Music Tito Arevalo
Direction Peque Gallaga and Antonio Perez
Cast Rosemarie, Dindo Fernando, Ronaldo Valdez and Divina Valencia/ with Cristina Reyes, Van de Leon, Dondon Nakar, Virginia Montes/ Introducing Gary Robledo

THE SEVENTIES # 602: ROBERTO GONZALEZ, BENTOT, PUGAK, JERRY PONS, NGONGO, PONGPONG AND TINTOY IN "FIST TO FACE" (1973)

"Fist to Face" (1973)

ESA Productions

Release Date May 20, 1973

Story and Screenplay Jerry O. Tirazona

Cinematography Jose Tutanes

Music Geyju

Direction Charlie Ordonez

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Bentot, Pugak, Jerry Pons, Ngongo, Pongpong and Tintoy/ Also Starring Joe de Castro, Vivian, Renato del Prado, Baby Chit and Rommel Valdez/ Guest stars- Pancho Pelagio, Cris Santos, Pepe Cruz, Alice Sison, Damiana, Jun Escueta, Edwin Rico, Rene Matias, Cleto Divino, PMP Commandos and SOS Daredevils

THE SEVENTIES # 601: FERNANDO POE, JR., SUSAN ROCES, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, MAX ALAVARDO, CHICHAY, LITO ANZURES, DENCIO PADILLA AND FRANKIE NAVAJA, JR. IN "KARNABAL" (1973)

"Karnabal" (1973)

FPJ Productions

Release Date May 11, 1973

Story Ronwaldo Reyes

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Music Restie Umali

Direction Manuel Cinco

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Susan Roces/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Chichay, Lito Anzures, Dencio Padilla and Frankie Navaja, Jr./ Co-starring Johnny Long, Robert Talby, Nonoy de Guzman, Dagul Se

THE SEVENTIES # 600: DINDO FERNANDO, GINA PARENO, AURORA SALVE, ZANDO ZAMORA, GINA ALAJAR IN "CONTESSA" (1973)

"Contessa" (1973)

VP Pictures

Release Date May 11, 1973/ Life, Cubao Cinema

Serialized in Superstar Komiks

Story Carlo J. Caparas

Screenplay Mely Tarnate

Music and Direction Danny Holmsen

Cast Dindo Fernando, Gina Pareno, Aurora Salve, Zandro Zamora, Gina Alajar/ Also Starring Lucita Soriano, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Jun Mariano, Aring Bautista, Lolita Lopez, Willie dado/ Special Participation- Jose de Villa, Ven Medina/ Introducing Billy Acuna, Liza Valdez

THE SEVENTIES # 599: AMALIA FUENTES, EDDIE RODRIGUEZ, ROSANNA ORTIZ IN "ITO ANG AMING KASUNDUAN" (1973)

"Ito ang Aming Kasunduan" (1973)

AM Productions

Release Date May 5, 1973

Story Idea Amalia Fuentes

Screenplay Ric Torres, D.G. Dumaraos

Cinematography Hermo U. Santos

Direction Fely Crisostomo

Cast Amalia Fuentes, Eddie Rodriguez, Rosanna Ortiz/ Also Starring Mary Walter, Jose Garcia and Nela Alvarez/ Introducing Albertito

THE SEVENTIES # 598: DOLPHY, ROSANNA ORTIZ, PANCHITO, BABALU AND ROD NAVARRO IN "FEFITA FOFONGGAY VIUDA DE FALAYFAY" (1973)

"Fefita Fofonggay Viuda de Falayfay" (1973)

RVQ Productions

Release Date May 5, 1973

Based on the character created by R.R. Marcelino

Cinematography Manuel Bulotano

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Armando Garces

Cast Dolphy, Rosanna Ortiz, Pancito, Babalu and Rod Navarro/ Also Starring Jingle, Beth Manlongat, Randy Santos, Jon Jon Salvador, Teresita Serrano/ with Teroy de Guzman, Georgie Quizon, Max Vera, Babalina

THE SEVENTIES # 597: VILMA SANTOS, MANNY DE LEON, YOYOY VILLAME, CHANDA ROMERO IN "CARIÑOSA" (1973)

"Cariñosa" (1973)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date May 5, 1973/ Boulevard, Forum, Twin, Cubao Cinema

Story and Screenplay Nestor Torre, Jr.

Cinematography Benjamin Lobo

Music Tito Arevalo

Direction Romy Suzara

Cast Vilma Santos, Manny De Leon, Yoyoy Villame, Chanda Romero/ Also Starring Virginia Montes, Patria Plata, Ven Medina and Tito Arevalo/ Introducing Ruth Fariñas/ Featuring Romeo Miranda, Elizabeth Vaughn/ Co-starring Doming Viray, Romy Luartes, Pons de Guzman and Greg Lozano/ with the Bordon Sisters/ Special Participation- Beth Manlongat and Angelita

THE SEVENTIES # 596: VICTOR WOOD, RHODORA SILVA, WITH CHANDA ROMERO, BAYANI CASIMIRO, TONY SANTOS, JR. IN "THE SUPER SINGER" (1973)

"The Super Singer" (1973)

Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions

Release Date April 29, 1973/ Globe, Forum

Story and Screenplay Nestor Torre, Jr.

Music Danny Subido

Direction Leonardo L. Garcia

Cast Victor Wood, Rhodora Silva/ Also Starring Chanda Romero, bayani Casimiro and Tony Santos, Jr./ with Mary Walter, Chito Guerrero

THE SEVENTIES # 595: VIRGINIA (IN THE TITLE ROLE), FRED GALANG, ROLANDO GONZALEZ, TEROY DE GUZMAN, ERNIE ORTEGA IN "BUHAWI" (1973)

"Buhawi" (1973)

Juver Productions

Release Date April 27, 1973

Story and Screenplay Greg Macabenta

Music Rodgar

Direction Junar

Cast Virginia (in the title role), Fred Galang, Rolando Gonzalez, Teroy de Guzman, Ernie Ortega, Ariston Bautista, Ruben Ramos and Tony Villar/ with Palito, Greg Lansang, Charlie Mendez, Ernie Perez, Manny Tibayan and Rudy Rolloda