Himself
An intimate and often heartbreaking portrait of one of the Philippines' most beloved screen icons.
Original Film Writer
The movie is inspired by the 1979 classic sexy-comedy film Salawahan directed by Ishmael Bernal whom originally stars Rita Gomez, Mat Ranillo, Jay Ilagan, Rio Locsin, Sandy Andolong, and Bonching Miraflor.
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This is a sober and impartial study of homosexuality through the story of a middle-aged gay couturier and his attempts at keeping his dignity amidst the dilemmas and problems brought upon by his homosexuality.
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In a demolished nightclub, Tata (Gil), the owner, shares a sentimental conversation with his nephew Marty (Fernandez), a reporter. Tata talks about the club's heydeys, it's famous clients and especially it's dancehall girls-belyas.
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Paolo Guerrero is a former criminal who is trying to live a peaceful life in Mindanao. He gets entangled again in a web of crime when he comes back to Manila.
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Paolo Guerrero is a former criminal who is trying to live a peaceful life in Mindanao. He gets entangled again in a web of crime when he comes back to Manila.
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Used to living in poverty, it seemed impossible for Cass and Cary to have a comfortable and bountiful life until Doña Gracia comes to bring them into her home.
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A 2002 Filipino social drama starring Sunshine Dizon, Joko Diaz, Bobby Andrews, and Paquito Diaz.
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A 2002 Filipino social drama starring Sunshine Dizon, Joko Diaz, Bobby Andrews, and Paquito Diaz.
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Dario is a disgruntled ex-cop who gets discharged from his job two years ago when he obeys the order of his superior, Superintendent Villa to take the syndicate master, Johnny Estrella to a safe-house instead on the police station. Superintendent Villa is under orders of Johnny. The crook escapes. Now Dario lives as an informal security man in a bar he frequented during his officer days. Marian is a young novice who is taking month long break from the convent. She finds out that her older sister Mabel has been taken by the people of Johnny and Sonny Estrella powerful leaders of a syndicate operating illegal drug business and white slavery in Alupihan Island.
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Paula (Piel) lives under a curse that any man who will marry her will die on her wedding day. She grew up with three childhood friends: Steve, a businessman; Jason, a police reporter; and Norman, a police detective. She married all of them and they all died. Now she is offered another wedding proposal
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A quest in this earth.
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Two sisters are bonded by a strong relationship but it turns hateful after the youngest sister discovers that her big sister works as a call girl. In a tragic incident, the true nature of their relationship will be revealed.
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The movie chronicles the life of a young woman caught in the middle of an ugly war between her fiance and his father.
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The movie chronicles the life of a young woman caught in the middle of an ugly war between her fiance and his father.
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Her name is Angela and she’s a woman of the world. Daring and defiant, she works as a stripper in a night club to support her family. Her work, she thinks, has made her indiffirent to love. But the day comes when she meets the guy who makes her frigid heart beat again.
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Two warring crime syndicate families fight bitterly for dominance to the last of their descendants. Obedient and respectful, Daniel Sorilla gives up his sweetheart Blanca to his father who wants to marry her. Though Daniel fights his father's war and kills Don Claro, he chooses to pay for his crime in prison. Daniel lets his father raise and train his son Ramoncito to take his place in the war which Daniel finds repulsive. But now Daniel cannot anymore avoid the hostilities when his son's safety is at stake.
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Two warring crime syndicate families fight bitterly for dominance to the last of their descendants. Obedient and respectful, Daniel Sorilla gives up his sweetheart Blanca to his father who wants to marry her. Though Daniel fights his father's war and kills Don Claro, he chooses to pay for his crime in prison. Daniel lets his father raise and train his son Ramoncito to take his place in the war which Daniel finds repulsive. But now Daniel cannot anymore avoid the hostilities when his son's safety is at stake.
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An Filipino action police film directed by Francis Posadas .
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Carlos is to put to jail for several years because a young boy named Boying witnessed him fatally stab Totoy, his attacker and the brother of his girlfriends Ellen. After ten years in prison, Carlos has been freed and is now ready to start anew. He also befriends Boying who helps him defend their weak neighborhood. All is well until Boying’s father gets killed by a group of corrupt policemen. Boying finds a friend in Carlos who teams up with him to hunt his father’s killers. As they learn to let go of their bitter experiences in life, they will also develop a new friendship stronger than blood ties.
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Carlos is to put to jail for several years because a young boy named Boying witnessed him fatally stab Totoy, his attacker and the brother of his girlfriends Ellen. After ten years in prison, Carlos has been freed and is now ready to start anew. He also befriends Boying who helps him defend their weak neighborhood. All is well until Boying’s father gets killed by a group of corrupt policemen. Boying finds a friend in Carlos who teams up with him to hunt his father’s killers. As they learn to let go of their bitter experiences in life, they will also develop a new friendship stronger than blood ties.
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One of the most admired directors of the NBI (National Bureau of Investigation) spearheaded its quest to solve baffling cases and to curb corruption among its ranks.
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Filipino action star Eddie "Lagalag" Fernandez is convicted and jailed for his role in a homicide.
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Bobby, a doctor based in Manila, leaves his profession to go back in his hometown San Roque, when his father Mayor Roman Guerrero gets wounded on crossfire against the illegal loggers headed by one of the congressman’s sons Edmond Velez, who gets killed on the said fire encounter. The clan of the Velez’s keeps on attempting to ambush and kill Mayor Guerrero. The situation gets a lot trickier when Bobby’s ex-girlfriend Noemi becomes Rico Velez’ wife. The rivalry becomes more personal. As the Guererro’s fight for the illegal logging of the trees they will also have to protect their lives against their political rival. Bobby will head the troop of his father to bring back the peace and order in their town while striving to subdue the evil tyrants destroying their forest for their personal gain.
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This melodrama revolves around the relationships of the four main characters -- a deaf-mute named Janet, her aunt Gilda, a cousin, and a mechanic with a mysterious past.
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This melodrama revolves around the relationships of the four main characters -- a deaf-mute named Janet, her aunt Gilda, a cousin, and a mechanic with a mysterious past.
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The life story of Waway, a notorious mad killer during the 1970s.
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A true-to-life story of P/Col Juanito Lagasca.
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Two brothers are in love with the same girl -- their conflicts, trials, and tribulations.
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Two brothers are in love with the same girl -- their conflicts, trials, and tribulations.
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Valentin Zapanta (Eddie Garcia) was know as "Ninong" ("Godfather") by the whole of Tondo. Because of his large territory, many tried to usurp his hold on Tondo. And when the time came, it was the least of his expectations that his closest "friend," whom he treated as his own son, would be the one to betray him.
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Valentin Zapanta (Eddie Garcia) was know as "Ninong" ("Godfather") by the whole of Tondo. Because of his large territory, many tried to usurp his hold on Tondo. And when the time came, it was the least of his expectations that his closest "friend," whom he treated as his own son, would be the one to betray him.
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A 1991 Filipino crime-action film starring Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr.
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The story of the notorious Tondo gang leader Asiong Salonga.
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Daniel is a hired assassin of Roman who is the leader of a criminal group. Daniel is torn between choosing to start a new life with Dolores or returning Roman's favors.
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This is a true-to-life story of Turoy Delima, the fugitive leader of Cebu City's dreaded sea pirate gang that carries his name.
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Eight cops are organized into an anti-vice squad. They risk their lives and test their brotherhood in every mission they accomplish.
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Eight cops are organized into an anti-vice squad. They risk their lives and test their brotherhood in every mission they accomplish.
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Romance and fantasy mix in this comedy that shows how a heaven-sent cupid tries to seal the romances between two pairs of young lovers.
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In 1985, jeepney driver Ulysses "Boboy" Alega loses his vehicle just as he needed money to pay his rent and buy medications for his child. After he accidentally shoots and kills a person during a fight, Boboy is then imprisoned and tortured by the police. With his release from prison, Boboy eventually joins a group involved in arms smuggling, and after some time its members come to consider him as their leader.
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A 1988 Filipino action film starring Ramon Revilla Jr.
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Siamese twins are born to a simple couple and they bring both luck and misfortune to their doting parents.
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This is a true-to-life story of Arsenio Cayanan,an Amerasian whose difficulties as a youth led him to a life of crime.
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Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1986 directed by Dante Varona and starred Dante Varona, Melissa Mendez, Paquito Diaz, Millicent Bautista, Aurora Sevilla, Fred Moro, Usman Hassim, Rocco Montalban and Joko Diaz.
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In the heart of Manila, a rookie pickpocket crosses paths with Baldo, the so-called "king of pickpockets".
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Elias goes home to his province for the town fiesta, expecting a festive reunion with his family. A tragedy awaits instead. His parents are dead, their house is burned and their land is appropriated by the influential Exequiel. Elias also learns he is alone in his quest for justice as the rest of his townmates fear Exequiel's wrath. Exequiel also holds Elias' sister Lerma hostage. But the odds do not scare Elias. He knows he has justice on his side and he is determined to make Exequiel pay for his crimes.
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A young man, jilted by his girlfriend, join forces with an older man in avenging the death of his brother and fighting the ruling powers in their community.
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A young man, jilted by his girlfriend, join forces with an older man in avenging the death of his brother and fighting the ruling powers in their community.
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Deflowered by a haciendero, a young woman leaves her hometown for the city and becomes a prostitute. Eventually she falls in love with a young man who turns out to be the haciendero's son.
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Shake, Rattle and Roll is the first of the popular series of Filipino horror movies composed of three episodes. 'Baso' talks about the adventure of three friends who performed Spirit of the Glass and discovered the tale of a tragic love triangle. 'Pridyider' revolves around a refrigerator that seemed to be "alive". 'Manananggal' is about a teenager who courts a barrio lass without his knowledge that this lass is a monster. She eventually causes chaos to his family.
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Shake, Rattle and Roll is the first of the popular series of Filipino horror movies composed of three episodes. 'Baso' talks about the adventure of three friends who performed Spirit of the Glass and discovered the tale of a tragic love triangle. 'Pridyider' revolves around a refrigerator that seemed to be "alive". 'Manananggal' is about a teenager who courts a barrio lass without his knowledge that this lass is a monster. She eventually causes chaos to his family.
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"Thou shall not kill" is God's command that tortures the mind of David everytime he is in the brink of killing out of anger and revenge. But until when is the challenge of the said commandment?
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A former soldier lays down his gun after the war and comes home only to find his hometown in shambles as a result of the conflict that he thought by the war that he fought. He takes up arms again to restore order in his town.
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A man in prison hears a song and imagines the singer in which he later became obsessed to meet.
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Rebecca is born to a poor family, a young woman whose life is defined by poverty and deprivation. But of the many things she has to endure, it is the insults that other people hurl that hurt the most. Yet despite of everything, Rebecca remains ambitious and unabashed. She pledges to herself that she will one day raise herself and her family from poverty and when that time comes, she will get back at those who had oppressed them.
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Leonardo de los Reyes gets framed by some hoodlums for murder, he escapes from prison and gets revenge to the people who harmed him.
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What happens when Dad exchanges lifestyle with his son? Join Ariel (Aga Muhlach) and his widowed Erpat (Eddie Garcia) in this riot of a comedy on young and not so young love.
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This official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1983 directed by Lino Brocka and starred Carmi Martin, Phillip Salvador, Dennis Roldan, Vic Diaz, and Tony Santos, Sr centers on the story of Gigi, a burlesque dancer who is the main attraction of show.
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Trapped in a world of hectic schedules, pressure, and little time for each other, married couple Ellen and Rene decide to have a temporary separation.
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The life of tomboy tricycle driver Olga gets thrown for a loop when she collides with the rich Truman, who then makes it his mission to win her heart.
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A 1981 Filipino comedy film starring Nino Muhlach, Sheryl Cruz, Andrea Bautista, Janice de Belen, and Lea Salonga.
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A 1981 Filipino comedy film starring Nino Muhlach, Sheryl Cruz, Andrea Bautista, Janice de Belen, and Lea Salonga.
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Flor de Liza is a story of two different girls who has the same dad. Flor who was born in a wealthy family and Liza who was born on an average society and who grew up without knowing and seeing her dad. Until Liza's dad decided to look for her and asked her to be with her but refused to because she doesn't want to leave her mother. Liza only decided to leave her Mom when her father suddenly died on an accident. She was forced to move with Flor's family and live with them, but it turned out that Flor's Mom doesn't want Liza to be friends with her daughter. But nobody could tell them what to do, and they became best of friends. But Flor's Mom will do everything just to keep Liza away from Flor...
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A film based on the files of the Lonely Hearts Club where lonely men and women hope to find company and eventually, life-time partners.
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A witty sex comedy about two young cousins who trade places for their courtship strategies which end up hilarious.
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Boy Kodyak is detective Teo Rosa, a young plainclothesman still embued with idealism. When he finds out that a small-time punk named Rogel is fighting the syndicate, he decides to track him down, both to arrest and to support.
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Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a skydiving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been together for five years. Rex then meets the vivacious but fidgety Sandra, who is obviously smitten with him. Rex is then unsettles by his conflicting feelings for the two.
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Horticulturist Teresita and Rex, a skydiving enthusiast and passenger jeep manufacturer, have been together for five years. Rex then meets the vivacious but fidgety Sandra, who is obviously smitten with him. Rex is then unsettles by his conflicting feelings for the two.