THE EIGHTIES # 876: RHENE IMPERIAL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EFREN REYES, JR., ELSA AGANA, CONRAD POE, GEORGE ESTREGAN, PHILIP GAMBOA, MICHAEL MURRAY, NICK ROMANO IN "NINONG 2 (ESTEBAN JOSE)" (1986)

"Ninong 2 (Esteban Jose)" (1986)

Sapphire Films International

Release Date December 4, 1986

Cinematography JQ Monteloyola

Film Editor Tikboy Natividad

Associate Director Carlos Diaz

Written and Directed by Humilde 'Meek' Roxas

Cast Rhene Imperial (in the title role), Efren Reyes, Jr., Elsa Agana, Conrad Poe/ Also Starring George Estregan, Philip Gamboa, Michael Murray, Nick Romano, Rex Lapid, Robert Lee, Danny Riel, Dick Israel, Rudy Dominguez, Johnny Vicar, Erning Mariano, Richard King, Alex Vargas & Hero Bautista/ Introducing Ria Fernandez, Rosanna Abigael, Rhene 'King' Imperial, Jr.

THE EIGHTIES # 746: MANNY BOY QUIZON (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EDDIE GARCIA, PERLA BAUTISTA, MAILA GUMILA, JANICE JURADO IN "BOY TIPOS" (1985)

"Boy Tipos" (1985)

Circle A Productions

Release Date November 1, 1985

Screenplay Luciano B. Carlos

Director of Photography Zosimo Corpuz, Tony Pacheco

Film Editor Celing Navarro

Musical Director Emil Losenada

Assistant Directors Armando Herrera, Tony San Agustin

Direction Arturo 'Boy' San Agustin

Cast Manny Boy Quizon (in the title role), Eddie Garcia, Perla Bautista, Maila Gumila, Janice Jurado, Domingo Principe, Jun Rivas, Larry Silva, Renato del Prado, Amay Bisaya, Robert Talby, Rocco Montalban, Max Vera, Randy Pimentel, Randy Ronquillo, Rey Tomenez, Panchito Alba, Jr., Ador Reyes, Rene Tupaz, Bobby Angeles/ Special Participation- Tony Ferrer, Anthony Alonzo, Rhene Imperial, Roy Flores, Tony Bernal, Robert Lee, Bob Duran/ with Boots Anson Roa, Brenda del Rio, Arnold Mendoza

THE EIGHTIES # 738: RHENE IMPERIAL, RUEL VERNAL, DICK ISRAEL, ROBERT LEE, WITH THE SPECIAL PARTICIPATION OF RUDY FERNANDEZ AND LITO LAPID IN "CALAPAN JAILBREAK (LABINTATLONG ORAS)" (1985)

"Calapan Jailbreak (Labintatlong Oras)" (1985)

JG Films

An El Karlos Films Release

Release Date October 10, 1985

Screenplay Gene Camposano

Cinematography Rey Lapid

Film Editor Rene Tala

Associate Director Baby Alvarez

Direction Jun Gallardo

Cast Rhene Imperial, Ruel Vernal, Dick Israel, Robert Lee, Marissa del Mar, Janice Jurado/ with the special participation of Rudy Fernandez and Lito Lapid/ Also Starring Lucita Soriano, Ruben Rustia, Tony Carreon, Ester Chavez, Angelo Ventura, Bert Vivar, Richard King, Leon Labrador, Joel Lapira, Ernie Mariano, Larry Esguerra, Tony lao, Matt Fullozo

THE EIGHTIES # 720: ANTHONY ALONZO, RHENE IMPERIAL, REY MALONZO AND DANTE VARONA IN "ULO NG GANG-HO (VIONG NG SAMPALOC)" (1985)

"Ulo ng Gang-Ho (Viong ng Sampaloc)" (1985)

Bathala Productions

Release Date August 8, 1985

Story, Researched and Screenplay Pete Manansala, Rico Tariman

Film Editor Pat Ramos

Art Director Pete Villapana

Cinematography Apolinar Cuenco

Music Willy Yusi

Executive Producer Maty A. Almanza

Direction Wilfredo Milan

Cast Anthony ALonzo, Rhene Imperial, Rey Malonzo, Liz Alindogan, Raoul Aragonn, Daria Ramirez, Kristel Romero, Juan Rodrigo, Rommel Valdez and Dante Varona/ with Grego Gavino, Ruben Obligacion, Tom Olivar, Romy Nario, Bong Varona, Den Montero, Fred Moro/ Featurig Arwin Rogelio, Tanta Faye Almanza, Wexter Cruz, May Alindogan/ Special Appearance- Rene Jose

THE EIGHTIES # 688: BEMBOL ROCO, EFREN REYES, JR. AND RHENE IMPERIAL, WITH MARILOU BENDIGO, REZ CORTEZ, MICHAEL MURRAY IN "SIGUE-SIGUE BROTHERS

"Sigue-Sigue Brothers" (1985)

El Karlos Films

Release Date April 25, 1985

Story Fer Ramos

Cinematography Jun Rasca

Film Editor Oscar Dugtong

Music Gabby Castellano

Produced by Mrs. Pacita Espino

Associate Director Carlos Diaz

Direction Jun Gallardo

Cast Bembol Roco, Efren Reyes, Jr. and Rhene Imperial/ Also Starring Marilou Bendigo, Rez Cortez, Michael Murray, Trina Laurel, Pons de Guzman, Avel Morado, Jing Caparas, Danny Labra, Tony Blade, Peter King, Cris Tepepa, Leon 'Boots' Labrador, Ernie Brown/ Introducing Gina Delgado/ with the special participation of Tony Santos, Sr.

THE EIGHTIES # 637: RHENE IMPERIAL, CONRAD POE, GEORGE ESTREGAN, MICHAEL MURRAY, DONNA VILLA, MARISSA DEL MAR IN "GINTONG ARAW NI... BOY MADRIGAL?" (1984)

"Gintong Araw ni... Boy Madrigal?" (1984)

El Karlos Films

Release Date November 9, 1984

Cinematography Ricardo Herrera, Rudy Quijano

Film Editor Oscar Dugtong

Music Gabby Castellano

Direction Carlos Diaz

Cast Rhene Imperial, Canrad Poe, George Estregan, Michael Murray, Donna Villa, Marissan del Mar, Tanya Gomez, Johnny Madrid, Tintoy and Val Iglesia

 

THE EIGHTIES # 501: RHENE IMPERIAL, EFREN REYES, JR., CONNIE ANGELES, MARISSA DEL MAR, GEORGE ESTREGAN, PHILIP GAMBOA, NICK ROMANO, DICK ISRAEL IN "13 HUDAS" (1983)

"13 Hudas" (1983)

AP Films International 

Release Date October 7, 1983

Film Editor Abelardo Hulleza

Director of Photography Bel Lobo

Musical Director Rey Ramos

Written and Directed by Mike Relon Makiling

Cast Rhene Imperial,Efren Reyes, Jr., Connie Angeles, Marissa Del Mar, George Estregan, Philip Gamboa, Nick Romano, Dick Israel/ Also Starring Baldo Marro, Val Iglesia, Rey Sagum, Dave Brodett, Robert Miller, Larry Esguerra, Buchi Rosa, Roxan Recto and Danny Riel

THE EIGHTIES # 498: RHENE IMPERIAL, MARILOU BENDIGO, DONNA VILLA, GEORGE ESTREGAN, DICK ISRAEL, PHILIP GAMBOA AND MAX ALVARADO IN "TRIGGER NG MGA KUMANDER" (1983)

"Trigger ng mga Kumander" (1983)

JPM Productions, Inc

Release Date September 16, 1983

A True-to-Life story of Sgt Maximo Velayo

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast Rhene Imperial, Marilou Bendigo, Donna Villa, George Estregan, Dick Israel, Philip Gamboa, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Dencio Padilla and Max Alvarado/ Also Starring Renato del Prado, Nick Romano, Ruben Rustia

THE EIGHTIES # 459: EDDIE FERNANDEZ, LAARNI ENRIQUEZ, JANICE JURADO, PAQUITO DIAZ, DICK ISRAEL AND RHENE IMPERIAL IN "SANGGANG DIKIT" (1983)

"Sanggang Dikit" (1983)

Sinagtala Film Productions

Release Date May 19, 1983

Direction Ron Gallardo Pablo

Cast Eddie Fernandez, Laarni Enriquez, Janice Jurado, Paquito Diaz, Dick Israel and Rhene Imperial

THE EIGHTIES # 382: RHENE IMPERIAL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), EFREN REYES, JR., CHANDA ROMERO, ERNIE GARCIA, LIZ ALINDOGAN IN "MISSION: DAKPIN SI... BOGART" (1982)

"Mission: Dakpin si... Bogart" (1982)

Lea Productions

Release Date October 29, 1982

Direction Mike Relon Makiling

Cast Rhene Imperial (in the title role), Efren Reyes, Jr., Chanda Romero, Ernie Garcia, Liz Alindogan/ Also Starring Max Alvarado, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Ernie Ortega, Dick Israel/ featuring Danny Riel/ Introducing Ronnie Martinez

THE EIGHTIES # 345: RHENE IMPERIAL, ROLAND DANTES, GEORGE ESTREGAN, JANET BORDON, CARMI MARTIN, CARMEN RONDA IN "NINONG" (1982)

 

"Ninong" (1982)

Baby Pascual Films and Associates

Release Date July 16, 1982

Direction Efren C. Pinon

Cast Rhene Imperial, Roland Dantes, George Estregan, Janet Bordon, Carmi Martin, Carmen Ronda/ Also Starring Charlie Davao, Ramil Rodriguez, Nick Romano, Philip Gamboa, Michael Murray, Vic Diaz, Paquito Diaz, Allan Bautista, Greggy Liwag, Ruel Vernal, Dick Israel, Val Iglesia and Max Alvarado/ with Leopoldo Salcedo, Ike Lozada, Pugak & Tugak and Manny Luna

THE EIGHTIES # 243: RHENE IMPERIAL, CONRAD POE, WITH CARMEN RONDA, MARITESS DE JOYA, GEORGE ESTREGAN, CHARLIE DAVAO, NICK ROMANO, PHILIP GAMBOA IN "K-9 HUNTS TAKAS" (1981)

"K-9 Hunts Takas" (1981)

(Davao Penal Colony)

Transocean Films International

Release Date October 16, 1981

Story and Screenplay Eliseo Corcuera & Efren C. Pinon

Cinematography Nonong Rasca

Music Snafu Rigor

Direction Efren C. Pinon

Cast Rhene Imperial, Conrad Poe/ Also Starring Carmen Ronda, Maritess de Joya, George Estregan, Charlie Davao, Nick Romano, Philip Gamboa/ Special Participation- Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Roland Dantes and Anthony Alonzo

THE EIGHTIES # 217: RHENE IMPERIAL (IN THE TITLE ROLE), TETCHIE AGBAYANI, EDDIE GARCIA, GEORGE ESTREGAN, DEBORAH SUN IN "QUINTIN BILIBID" (1981)

"Quintin Bilibid" (1981)

Transocean Films International

Release Date August 14, 1981

Direction Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco

Cast Rhene Imperial (in the title role), Tetchie Agbayani, Eddie Garcia, George Estregan, Deborah Sun

THE EIGHTIES # 190: RUDY FERNANDEZ, RHENE IMPERIAL, ANTHONY ALONZO, WITH DARIA RAMIREZ, TRIXIA GOMEZ, TINA MONASTERIO IN "DEATH ROW" (1981)

"Death Row" (1981)

GP Films

Release Date June 18, 1981

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast Rudy Fernandez, Rhene Imperial, Anthony Alonzo/ with Daria Ramirez, Trixia Gomez, Tina Monasterio/  Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz, Ruel Vernal, Lito Anzures, Greg Lozano, Robert Talabis, Angelo Ventura, Jimmy Santos, Baldo Marro, Danny Riel, Rene Matias, Larry Esguerra/ Special Participation- Vic Vargas, Liza Lorena, George Estregan/ Guest Stars- Ann Villegas, Allan Valenzuela, Marissa del Mar

THE EIGHTIES # 172: TONY FERRER, RHENE IMPERIAL, WITH ROMY DIAZ, NICK ROMANO, VAL IGLESIA AND CHARLIE DAVAO IN "SHOOT THE KILLER!" (1981)

"Shoot the Killer!" (1981)

Margarita Productions

Release Date April 24, 1981

Direction Efren C. Pinon

Cast Tony Ferrer, Rhene Imperial/ Also Starring Romy Diaz, Nick Romano, Val Iglesia and Charlie Davao/ Co-starring Brenda del Rio, Yehlen Catral, Camille Raymond/ Guests- Myrna Castillo, Conrad Poe, Max Alvarado

THE EIGHTIES # 34: TONY FERRER, GEORGE ESTREGAN, REY MALONZO, RUTHER BATUIGAS, NICK ROMANO, REZ CORTEZ, VIC DIAZ AND RHENE IMPERIAL AS "BOY SINGKIT" (1980)

"Boy Singkit" (1980)

RAC Productions

Release Date May 1, 1980

Story and Screenplay Teddy P. Recio

Direction Joseph de Villamor and Teodoro P. Recio

Cast Tony Ferrer, George Estregan, Rey Malonzo, Ruther Batuigas and Rhene Imperial (in the title role)/ Also Starring Nick Romano, Rez Cortez, Vic Diaz, Carmen Ronda, Tina Monasterio, Brenda del Rio, Dexter Doria, Cynthia Gonzalez, Baby Jane

THE SEVENTIES # 1096: DARIA RAMIREZ, TINA MONASTERIO, CARMEN RONDA, KARINA MATIAS AND ALMA MORENO (IN A SPECIAL GUEST ROLE) IN "KAMI'Y MGA KALAPATING LIGAW" (1978)

"Kami'y Mga Kalapating Ligaw" (1978)

Cubao Cinema Films

An Aries Films Initial Presentation

Release Date March 30, 1978

Story Jay Aquino

Screenplay Ding Pascual

Editor Pat Ramos

Cinematography Armando Dulag

Music Lito Radaza

Direction Bien de Leon

Cast Daria Ramirez, Tina Monasterio, Carmen Ronda, Karina Matias and Alma Moreno (in a very special guest role)/ Also Starring Amay Bisaya, Lucita Soriano, Nona Herrera, Eva Linda, Bianca Valdez, Jennifer Javier, Lito Legaspi, Marco Antonio, Rodolfo (Boy) Garcia, Ricky Rogers, Lito Lapid, George Aznar/ with Darius Razon and Golay/ Guests- Rhene Imperial, Philip Gamboa

THE SEVENTIES # 1071: RHENE IMPERIAL & CARMEN RONDA, WITH ROSEMARIE GIL, JOSEPHINE GARCIA, RUBY ANA, ANDREA ANDRADA IN "SA IYO ANG ARAW, SA AKIN ANG GABI!" (1978)

"Sa Iyo ang Araw, Sa Akin ang Gabi!" (1978)

DAC Productions, Inc.

Its Initial Presentation

Release Date January 27, 1978

Director of Photography Rene Lopez

Film Editor Marcelino Navarro

Musical Arranger Renato Arahan

Produced by Danilo A. Chua

Story, Screenplay and Direction Agustin B. dela Cruz

Cast Rhene Imperial & Carmen Ronda/ Also Starring Rosemarie Gil, Josephine Garcia, Ruby Ana, Andrea Andrada/ Co-starring Greg Lozano, Johnny Vicar, Larry Esguerra, Freddie Yance and Tony Bernal

THE SEVENTIES # 998: GEORGE ESTREGAN, VIVIAN VELEZ, LAILA DEE, DANTE VARONA AND RHENE IMPERIAL IN" ALAS TRES NG HAPON... LUMUHOD ANG MATON" (1977)

"Alas Tres ng Hapon...Lumuhod ang Maton" (1977)

(Based on True-to-Life Story)

YLY Films

a R.A.C. Productions' Initial Offering

Release Date April 9, 1977

Cinematography Frank Sanchez

Music Demet Velasquez

Produced by R.A.C.

Story and Direction Teody P. Recio

Cast George Estregan,Vivian Velez, Laila Dee, Dante Varona and Rhene Imperial/ Also Starring Lito Legaspi, Ingrid Salas, Ricky Rogers, Yoyoy Villame, Burt Zamonte, Johnny Vicar, Rozza Diaz and Eddie Ilagan/ Featuring Lyn Mirasol, Rosemarie de Vera/ Special Participation- Anita Linda, Ruben Rustia, Patria Plata, Jose Villafranca, Ben Perez, Rocco Montalban, Rolly Lapid, Eddie Dizon, Rudy de la Pena, Precy de la Paz/ with Rosanna Marquez, Larry Esguerra/ Introducing Andro Robles, Rainier Cruz

ACE VERGEL, BEMBOL ROCO AND RHENE IMPERIAL: THE 80s ACTION STARS

The 8os saw the rise of several young and promising action movie stars. Ace Vergel and Bembol Roco both started their career in a high notes. Ace, the original 'Bad Boy' of Philippine Movies, was re-introduced in 1977 in Lino Brocka’s Inay. He started his career when he was four in 1956 in Taong Putik and in 1959 in Anak ng Bulkan with a screen name of Ace York. From Inay, he started doing some drama roles, after which he reinvented himself as an action star in the 80s.

Bembol Roco, on the other hand, was launched to full stardom in 1975 in his second movie, Brocka’s Maynila, Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag (his first movie was Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa ) where he won the FAMAS Best Actor. He turned in memorable performances in succeeding movies in Mario O’Hara’s Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos and Celso Ad Castillo’s Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak. In 1980, Roco, in a sudden shift of screen image, shaved his head for a role in Boy Pana, a role that perk up his sluggish and dull career.

Another actor who made a name in the 80s was Rhene Imperial, a Joseph Estrada copycat--- his looks, built and stance remind you of the former President. Though he had a brief movie career, he nevertheless made a good account and impression of himself.

ACE VERGEL

Left- Tatak Angustia (1980)- Stars Rudy Fernandez, Ace Vergel, George Estregan, Jennifer Cortez, Anita Linda, Conrad Poe, Dencio Padilla/ Directed by Jerry Tirazona

Right- Kamandag ng Rehas na Bakal (1981)- Stars Ace Vergel, Conrad Poe and Phillip Salvador/ with Dencio Padilla, Ann Villegas, Ameriza, Johnny Wilson/ Directed by Nilo Saez

Left- Hantingan (1981)- Stars Ace Vergel, Ruby Ana, Eddie Garcia, Azenith Briones/ Directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas

Right- Pieta (1983)- Stars Ace Vergel, Vivian Velez, Charito Solis, Luis Gonzales, Mario Montenegro, George Estregan, Deborah Sun/ Directed by Carlo J. Caparas

Huwag Kang Papatay! (1984)- Stars Ace Vergel, Rio Locsin, Johnny Delgado, Angela Perez/ Directed by Pepe Marcos

BEMBOL ROCO

Left- Boy Pana (1980)- Stars Bembol Roco, Chanda Romero, Rosanna Ortiz, Gina Alajar, Beth Bautista, Raul Aragon, Dick Israel and Gloria Sevilla/ Directed by Romy Suzara

Right- Kanto Boy (1980)- Stars Bembol Roco, Rio Locsin, Chanda Romero, Beth Bautista, Eddie Garcia, George Estregan, Philip Gamboa, / Directed by Mike Relon Makiling

Left- Bulldog (1981)- Stars Bembol Roco, Liz Alindogan, Carmi Martin, Ruel Vernal, Paquito Diaz, Arturo 'Bomber' Moran / Directed by Cesar Gallardo

Right- Asal Hayop (1981)- Stars Bembol Roco and Dante Varona, Michael De Mesa, Deeborah Sun, Chanda Romero/ with Pia Moran, Rosemarie Gil/ Directed by Bembol Roco

Left- Totoy Guwapo: Police Informer (1981)- Stars Bembol Roco and Tina Monasterio/ Directed by Joseph de Vilamor

Right- Over My Dead Body (1983)- Stars Tony Ferrer, Efren Reyes, Jr. and Bembol Roco/ with Raoul Aragon, Ana Marie Gutierrez, Lolita Marquez/ Directed by Arsenio Bautista

RHENE IMPERIAL

Quintin Bilibid (1981)- Stars Rhene Imperial, Techie Agbayani, Eddie Garcia, George Estregan, Deborah Sun/ Directed by Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco

Left- Gintong Araw... Ni Boy Madrigal? (1984)- Stars Rhene Imperial, Conrad Poe, George Estregan, Michael Murray, Donna Villa, Marissa del Mar, Tanya Gomez/ Directed by Carlos Diaz

Right- Miguel Cordero (1985)- Stars Rhene Imperial, Rex Lapid, Conrad Poe, Nick Romano/ Directed by Joseph de Villamor