The bizarre history of Filipino B-films, as told through filmmaker Andrew Leavold's personal quest to find the truth behind its midget James Bond superstar Weng Weng.
Executive Producer
Father Jeremiah Jerome Montes has been asked by his old friend Father Baby to help him run the parish of Parmbil. Father Jejemon, as he’s known, has a knack for connecting with the young people of the community. But as soon as he gets there, he only encounters resistance. Father Baby’s sister Violetta doesn’t seem too keen on Father Jejemon running things. Worse yet, the ruthless businessman who owns the town has his sights on demolishing the Church in order to make way for a golf course. But Father Jejemon soldiers on, helping people out and showing them a new way to do things.
Father Jeremiah Jerome Montes has been asked by his old friend Father Baby to help him run the parish of Parmbil. Father Jejemon, as he’s known, has a knack for connecting with the young people of the community. But as soon as he gets there, he only encounters resistance. Father Baby’s sister Violetta doesn’t seem too keen on Father Jejemon running things. Worse yet, the ruthless businessman who owns the town has his sights on demolishing the Church in order to make way for a golf course. But Father Jejemon soldiers on, helping people out and showing them a new way to do things.
Hesus
Based on a true story and set in one of the most colorful periods in Philippine history, ROSARIO is destined to be a modern masterpiece in Philippine filmmaking. It is a monumental yet intimate portrait of a woman's emancipation and the sometimes painful consequencesof following one's desires.
Juan
A story of a U.S.-based senior citizen named Juan who lives in a senior citizens' home run by his son and daughter-in-law. Juan's favorite pastime is watching Wowowee on The Filipino Channel, though he does not watch the show just for entertainment's sake. Aside from wanting to connect with the Philippines that he dearly misses, Juan is lonesome for his first love Aida, with whom he lost touch during the Japanese occupation of Manila. Wowowee is Juan's way of coping with homesickness and reliving the past.
Macario
A passionate cook named Mac who strikes up a very unlikely and riotous friendship with his happy-go-lucky co-worker Arthur. As both hit the bumpy road of their misadventures, the side-splitting companionship theyve found might be what matters the most.
Producer
Rudolf is imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. He attempted to escape many times but was unsuccessfull, he realizes that he is in for the long haul and decides that his wife Sandra should remarry for the sake of their children Melody and Mark who have been made to believe anyway that he is already dead. Many years has been passed he was informed that the real culprit has been caught and he is being released. However, instead of being happy, he is saddened by the fact that he cannot go back to his family anymore. Nevertheless he pretends to be a piano tuner so that he can visit his children.
Upoy
Rudolf is imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. He attempted to escape many times but was unsuccessfull, he realizes that he is in for the long haul and decides that his wife Sandra should remarry for the sake of their children Melody and Mark who have been made to believe anyway that he is already dead. Many years has been passed he was informed that the real culprit has been caught and he is being released. However, instead of being happy, he is saddened by the fact that he cannot go back to his family anymore. Nevertheless he pretends to be a piano tuner so that he can visit his children.
Walter Dempster Jr. / Walterina Markova
Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers, forced into sex work to survive. But even after the war, Markova's struggle continued.
Executive Producer
Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers, forced into sex work to survive. But even after the war, Markova's struggle continued.
Mario
A middle aged bachelor Mario spent his life taking care of his eccentric sister Brenda. He sells goodies in a mobile cart for a living. His daily routine gets a sudden turnaround when his dying friend Arnold made him promise to take care of his daughter Ana. But Ana is not just an ordinary little girl, despite her angelic look; she is cunning and mischievous who is in search of her estranged mother. Mario and Ana agreed that they would earn money to look for Ana’s mother in Cebu, but Ana should tame down. Mario performs his new task as a father to the orphan child in a very unconventional way. But through the help of a beautiful teacher named Maribel, he would always keep things going.
Kevin Kosme
Kevin (Dolphy) and his family suddenly find themselves prospective millionaires. What happens when they move into a bigger house and leave their real "home along da riles"?
Sgt. John Paul Quezada
Sgt. John Paul Quezada (Dolphy) gets Col. Macanto (Babalu) through a series of unfortunate events. Sgt. Quezada is then moved to the homicide department and is partnered to crazy, rash policeman Larry Lopez (Lito Lapid). Madness ensues.
Executive Producer
A retired showman and his son get a shot at stardom.
Johnny
A retired showman and his son get a shot at stardom.
Director
A retired showman and his son get a shot at stardom.
Roy
A Filipino comedy drama directed Efren Jarlego.
Berto
Berto is secretly in love with his neighbor Melanie, who hates him because of her constant unpleasant encounters with him. One day, Berto’s son’s petition to send him in the US has been approved, while Melanie also gets a visa to the US and plans to work as a teacher abroad. Meanwhile, Berto’s friend Robin also wins a ticket to fly abroad, so Berto and Robin fly together. Melanie always hates the times she bumps with Berto, who is intentionally snooping her. But on a particular day, Berto and Robin saves Melanie from the hands of sexual abusers who try to make a move on her. Melanie begins to appreciate Berto in a different light. The two became closer to each other when they were pressed in a situation that would send Melanie home, and would risk the life of Berto’s grandson. Melanie and Berto pretend as couple and the US immigration’s constant checking makes them stay closer than ever.
Marlon
A story of a middle-aged bellboy whose long-lost daughter returns from the U.S. to visit her father who disguises himself as the hotel owner to impress her. Along for the ride is hotel coworker Carol and the bellboy's adopted son Boyet. There is a running gag involving a wheelchair-bound customer who keeps getting in accidents with the bellboy and his coworkers.
Aladding / Ding
Allading with his sidekicks Baste and Jojit were hired to work for an antique shop owned by the Monteros. One day, Mr Montero brought a hundred year old antique jar from a wrecked ship. While Allading was making the wooden case, the jar was accidentally broken. Two genies were freed from the jar and soon created chaos around the shop blaming everything to Allading. - Written by ledster
Tarzan
The ghosts of a middle-aged woman and a precocious little girl help an unwed jazz musician and a bar dancer reverse their bad fortune.
Executive Producer
Kevin Cosme and his children's safety is compromised when one of his sons witnesses a crime and becomes in possession of an incriminating cassette tape.
Kevin
Kevin Cosme and his children's safety is compromised when one of his sons witnesses a crime and becomes in possession of an incriminating cassette tape.
Pidol
Dim-witted and stuttering Pidol is the brunt of his townsfolk's ridicule. Not even being reconciled to his dad Andres changes his luck, for under Andres' nose Pidol is tormented by his stepmother Husing and stepdaughter Sunshine. Just when he is about to give up, Pidol meets Zonrox, an alien sent to earth to avert the evil plans of fellow alien Clorox. In exchange for a momentary magical brush-up on his speech and bearing, Pidol helps Zonrox in locating Clorox before she spreads havoc upon Pidol's planet. Pidol grows increasingly apprehensive as the great battle between the Clorox and Zonrox approaches, but for a completely different reason: indeed, it would be a great blow for the planet should Clorox triumphs in the skirmish--but is it any less painful to lose his first genuine friend in the whole cosmos, especially when Pidol is bound to lose Zonrox one way or another?
A movie starring Dolphy, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Babalu, Jeffrey Quizon, Dollygene Francisco.
Pitong Dimasuhulan
A comedy movie of funny misfortunes that befall two city cops.
A 1989 Filipino comedy film starring Dolphy, Panchito, and Babalu.
Executive Producer
Enteng
Sebio
Living a simple lifestyle in the barrio of Maisan farming a small-sized field, Sebyo has no other inspiration aside from Coring. Her homecoming to serve as their new Municipal Health Officer (as a full-pledge doctor) started the thrill, excitement and a slight complication to Sebyo's life not to mention the hidden treasure said to be buried at the backyard of Coring and Tiya Belen's house.
Ambo
A man becomes pregnant when he has sex with his wife for the first time.
Philipino War Movie Trash from the 80s
After Facifica straightens his sexual preference and becomes a man, he reverted to his old name Pacifico and becomes a doting husband to Pilar and a generous father to his three sons: Eric, Rolly, and Rodrigo. Unfortunately, after Pilar dies and leaves Pacifico a widow, this affected Rodrigo so much that later on he finds out he is more female in heart than his brothers. Rodrigo has come to terms with his homosexuality and tries to gain acceptance from his father. Zsa Zsa Padilla marries Dolphy. Rodrigo finds out that his father used to be gay even though Facifica refuses to admit it. Facifica eventually comes to terms with his son's sexuality.
A simple man runs for Congress with hilarious consequences.
Puga
The "Tikbalang" Puga searches for the magic crystal which will restore peace in his land. His dangerous quest leads him to earth where he meets three young men.
Kalabog
Dolphy and Panchito reprise the roles they made popular in the 1960s, the wacky police detectives based on comic-strip characters.
Struggling to make ends meet, John (Dolphy) decides to seek his fortune in the United States, with son Rolly (Rolly Quizon) in tow. After narrowly avoiding deportation, he takes a job in a factory, unaware that it's a front for one of the country's biggest drugs.
Executive Producer
A Filipino comedy film directed Ben Feleo.
Prof. Einstein
A Filipino comedy film directed Ben Feleo.
Baldo / Bogart
On a mission to eradicate crime, Baldo the “Goatbuster” disguised himself as his brother Bogard, ahead of a very notorious syndicate.
When his country-dwelling aunt takes to a sick bed, John (Dolphy) and the rest of the Puruntong clan head to the hinterlands for an extended stay. Can the fish-out-of-water family overcome the culture shock of rural life without killing one another? Nida Blanca, Matutina, Rolly Quizon and Maricel Soriano reprise their roles in this Filipino comedy based on the popular 1980s TV series "John and Marsha."
Bounty hunter Dalton (Lito Lapid) and merchandizer-turned-sheriff Wild Bill Hika (Dolphy) are two of the most effective crime fighters in the West, and their existence in Bronco Town ensures its peace and order. But the two realize that the town's most dangerous menaces are Oligario (Tony Carreon) and his son Facundo (Romy Diaz), whose firm belief in their being above the law make them confident that they can take over the property of rich miner's heiress Estrelita (Yehlen Catral). Can Dalton and Bill save Estrelita--and the rest of Bronco Town--from the clutches of Oligario and Facundo?
Dolphy is a kind man who recycles bottles and newspapers for a living. But his kindness send him to prison when he helps a young lady get the right treatment at the hospital.
A man leaves his children to his older sister when he goes to Saudi Arabia to work. The sister maltreats the children, so they all leave her home.
Banjo
Juan
The family-romance comedy film brings the story of Juan (Dolphy), a beloved businessman in his provincial town known for his countless acts of generosity to others. His heart of gold also caught the attention of the town’s seamstress, Akang (Charo), as he becomes her secret admirer—constantly giving her gifts to show his affection which always ends up in silly mishaps.
Executive Producer
A teen-aged daughter who idolizes her father finds it difficult to get attracted to guys of her age.
A teen-aged daughter who idolizes her father finds it difficult to get attracted to guys of her age.
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Dolphy Angeles
A Foolish Parody Of Charlie's Angels Dolphy,who is considered the "King of Comedy" of the Philippines,stars in these parody of "Charlie's Angels" known as "Dolphy's Angels". He is cast together with Filipino sexy actresses who are known for their sex appeal.
A 1979 Filipino comedy film starring Dolphy and Panchito
Darna
A male cab driver is transformed into a female superhero.
Despite being siblings, Gorio and Benita rarely see eye to eye. For the queer Gorio, thinks of nothing else but to be the perfect woman, while the boyish Benita, constantly rejects Gorio's senseless fantasies. Considering Gorio a hopeless case, Benita poses as a man and takes on the job as a driver to the rich playboy Raul. But then, Benita is faced with another dilemma when she finds herself falling for the charming Raul. And to make matters worse, Beinta learns of Gorio playing the role of a mysterious lover to Raul's grandfather. What will Benita and Gorio do to avoid getting caught?
Tacio the Taho Vendor
Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.
Dioscoro Derecho / Coring
Coring, a gay beautician, is left with a baby by his former ward, Dennis. The baby grows up thinking that Coring is his real father. Everything seems to be smooth until the kid's mother suddenly shows up to claim her son.
A homeless woman died giving birth to her twin sons. One of the twins, Alitaftaf is adopted by a poor couple while the other, Facundo, is adopted by a middle-class couple. The twins grew up with contrasting lifestyles, so they built different personalities. Alitaftaf has difficulty speaking but is good-hearted while Facundo is spoiled and naughty.
John en Marsha movie.
Due to numerous failures, an aging scientist who is trying to create a formula to bring back his youth decided to sell his soul to a gay demon and must find true love within a year.
Bart
In Kisame Street, Bart juggles his life by taking care of his senile mother; adopting the children of his friend who had just died; and wooing the daughter of the notorious loan shark that dislikes him very much.
Urbano
Himself
A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the so-called big three - Sampaguita, LVN, Premiere.
John and Marsha first movie.
Producer
Kikoy Fofonggay
Tenteng, a bullied wimp who dreams of being a strongman, gains superpowers from a magical barbell.
Parolito
Drakula Goes to RP was a horror comedy that topbilled Dolphy and Maritess Revilla. In the story, Dolphy has a half-brother (Navarro) who is based in London. One day, a package was delivered to him and since it was huge, he remarked: “Ang bait naman ng kapatid ko, nagpadala pa ng refrigerator.” The ref turned out to be a coffin and when Dolphy opened it, there was Rod Navarro — deader than dead. I consider that a master stroke because from comedy, the audience was engulfed within moments by a horror scene that was scary.
Producer
Fefita Fofongay
Executive Producer
A story about a kind man whose father was a kungfu master which his students murdered, so he seeks revenge even if he doesn't know kungfu.
A story about a kind man whose father was a kungfu master which his students murdered, so he seeks revenge even if he doesn't know kungfu.
The story comes from the classic novel. The task was to capture the magical Ibong Adarna to cure their father's illness. The one who can bring home the bird will be the heir to the throne.
A story about Julieta who is courted by a janitor and a principal.
Producer
Anthony
A story about a military operative tasked to infiltrate a rebel group.
A 1971 film starring Dolphy, Nida Blanca, and Panchito
A story about a girl who needs to find a husband so that her family can get half a million peso inheritance from their dying grandfather. So the father finds a mentally handicapped man named Boyoyoy for her to get into a fake marriage.
Directed by Cesar Gallardo. With Dolphy, Dolphy Jr., Liza Lorena, Victor Wood.
Facifica Falayfay
A young boy, Facifica is raised as a girl by his mother, Aling Kobay, who had been longing for a daughter. When Facifica’s mother dies, his brothers tries to teach him combat skills and how to act like a "real man." Later, he meets Pilar, a movie star that Facifica idolizes. He falls in love with her and feels the need to protect her.
Producer
A young boy, Facifica is raised as a girl by his mother, Aling Kobay, who had been longing for a daughter. When Facifica’s mother dies, his brothers tries to teach him combat skills and how to act like a "real man." Later, he meets Pilar, a movie star that Facifica idolizes. He falls in love with her and feels the need to protect her.
A story about a teacher who wants to help a problem student graduate.
Ompong who is really born and famous for his extraordinary laziness and not-always-funny stupidity was put into a hard challenge when he promised his mother that he will not stop until he finds a job that would change his life. His whole life turns anew when he was luckily hired as one of the firemen in their town. His innate attitudes were still present and even blamed as ingredients to a lot of trouble. His only consolation though considered a grand prize is winning the heart of Margarita which even inspired him to do exemplary things even putting his job being a fireman on a noticeable pedestal.
Producer
It is a story of stage people's triumphs and heartaches, including their own personal life off the limelight.
It is a story of stage people's triumphs and heartaches, including their own personal life off the limelight.
A story about brothers who became police officers, one of them falls in love with a neatery attendant.
James Batman
An evil syndicate is set to conquer the world, and the mission is to stop them from fulfilling their viscious plans. The consequences of their failure may mean the destruction of all dissenting countries who stand in their way. All countries must bow to their power before the deadline of five days expires. The solution is sending in their best operatives: James Hika, and the dynamic duo of Batman and Robin. At first, they detested working with each other, but they joined forces for the sake of the world. Through thick and thin, they survive the syndicate's plan to dispose of them. They get closer to stopping the syndicate, but there is a traitor in their midst. Will this deter them from achieving their goal?
Napoleon Doble / Elias
A story about a government agent Napoleon Doble who once defeated his nemesis Elias who then changes his face into the likeness of Napoleon Doble. One day the two fatefully meet again when Napoleon Doble meets Anna a dancer who worked for Elias.
Agent 1-2-3 / Genghis Bond
A story about an agent named Genghis Bond who was sent on a mission, the criminals mistook a coffin salesman who looked like Genghis Bond and held him captive now Genghis Bond needs to act like the salesman to safeguard his identity.
A woman whose parents were killed by lightning during her birth has the ability fly and electrocute with her touch
Tenteng
The first film adaptation of the iconic Filipino superhero Captain Barbell.
The King of Action, Fernando Poe Jr, and the King of the Ring, Flash Elorde team up in this knock-out classic as two street fighters seeking fame and glory in the national boxing circuit.
Tansan
A 1963 Filipino action comedy starring Dolphy and Vic Vargas.
Two aspiring singers try their luck in Manila, meeting another aspiring singer, the Waray tomboy Adiang, along the way.
Miguel
A story about Lucio and Miguel, an angel and a demon who are friends who were both sent to earth on a mission.
Choreographer
A 1962 Filipino romantic comedy starring Susan Roces and Lito Legaspi.
Dolphy Montes
A 1962 Filipino romantic comedy starring Susan Roces and Lito Legaspi.
A story about Tanzan a wild man who was sought out by a hunter, the hunter then finds out about both granddaughters being alive and well but both living in the jungle.
Two teenagers gatecrash a movie studio to see their idols who promised to choose them as their next leading lady.
Dolphy
A story about two families fighting for a position during an election.
A story about conjoined twins and their adventure through life.
Choreographer
A 1960 Filipino musical comedy starring Dolphy, Panchito, and Susan Roces.
A 1960 Filipino musical comedy starring Dolphy, Panchito, and Susan Roces.
The wedding anthology consists of four stories 'Pamanhikan' (starring Susan Roces and Jose Mari), 'Pikot' (Amalia Fuentes and Romeo Vasquez), 'Tanan' (Barbara Perez and Greg Martin), and 'Honeymoon' (Gloria Romero and Juancho Gutierrez).
The powerful drama of a betrayal which sowed revenge in a man's heart.
Kalabog
Together again for laughs, the nation’s top comedy duo at their craziest, funniest best.
A 1958 Filipino fantasy film with four stories from the original "Mga Kuwento ni Lola Basyang" by Severino Reyes.
Botong
A story about a man who saves a horse that was about to be put down not knowing that the horse was magical and could talk.
Honeymoon comes to people in love but with their worlds so far apart - will their dreams ever reach fulfillment?
Four women go on a radio show to share their woes.
A remake of Carlos Vander Tolosa’s original 1937 hit of the same name, which launched Sampaguita Pictures.
A story about Anna a daughter of a Chinese royalty who was going to be betrothed; escaped, hid and lived with a poor boat rowing family.
The Biggest Musical Comedy of 1956, 12 Spectacular songs and dance numbers.
Doro
A mother gives birth to a baby girl but her father wants a boy, so as the girl grows up her father trains her in boxing so she becomes tomboyish, then World War 2 breaks out.
Bogart
Virgilio 'Gil' Labrador has made women swoon and his latest victim, Doña Consuelo, has killed herself after discovering his duplicitous crime. Gil relies on his sidekick Bugart to aid in conning women, even their landlady...
The Whole Town's Out To Meet Him - The Dashing "Toreador" From "Spain" - Who Turns Out To Be A - CHABACNO.
Hootsy / Kootsy
A story about the daughter of a department store owner who goes undercover to unravel the mystery of why the department store is failing.
A deadly weapon in the hand of a fiery woman only one man could tame it's fast-streaking fury.
Kurdapya is an ugly girl with crook teeth and is in love with a muscular handsome man. Unknown to her, she has a twin sister who is exactly opposite her beautiful woman with very long silky hair.
A flirty girl falls in love with a guys working at a 50s diner.
Kulas
A funny poignant film about an Ilocana maiden.
Jill
Siblings Benita and Gorio play twisted roles: she drives a jeepney, he does all the household chores; she gets into brawls with men, he prefers to be called "Glory." All these they do in support of their father, Mang Ambo, a driver for the rich and reckless Gardo, son of the elite Don Quinito and Doña Teresita. When Mang Ambo's health fails him, he introduces Benita to the family, disguised as a boy named Itoy. Gorio, on the other hand, runs away to look for a job and ends up being taken in and mistaken for an actual girl by Doña Teresita as her own "daughter." Living in totally new circumstances and with each bearing the secret of the other, how long can they keep up playing their game?
A classic love story between a composer and a singer, and the song they put together. Celso's mother's eyesight is failing. Celso, an undiscovered pianist, puts his fortune to the test and goes to the city for his mother's sake, leaving behind his true love Pilar. A nameless figure in the city, all he has with him is a song, the fruit of the labor of love between him and Pilar and his funny friend Menes. He finds a producer named Patria del Mar who is instantly attracted to him.
