Soliman Brothers (1966)

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1966 – Soliman Brothers (Emar Pictures)  

[Release date 13th May 1966]  

Director Augusto Buenaventura Story/Screenplay Nestor St Roy [poster lists "Writer" as Augusto Buenaventura] Producer [uncredited] Joseph Estrada Executive Producer Emilio Ejercito Assistant Executive Producer Jesus M. Ejercito Cinematography Fredy Conde Music Restie Umali Editor Atilano Salvador Sound Manuel C. Daves Production Coordinator A.C. Montesines Production Manager Raul Aranda Assistant Director Simplicio Pajarillo Makeup Artist Baby Maclang Field Soundman Godofredo de Leon Assistant Cameraman Manuel C. Roxas Jr Schedule Master Roger Bonagua Assistant Editors Rogelio Salvador, Edgardo "Boy" Vinarao Laboratory Antonio Camato, Ananias Latagan Printers Zeny Ambos, Nelfa Arce Titles "MRL" Stills Francisco Salanga   

Cast Joseph Estrada (Joe Soliman), Jess Lapid [Sr] (Jessie Soliman), Jun Aristorenas (Johnny Soliman), Paquito Diaz (Bernie), Imelda Ilanan, Gina Laforteza (Gina), Rebecca (Elisa), Renato Robles, Larry Silva, Avel Morado, Ben Dato, Max Alvarado (Rosco), Romy Diaz (Iscarella), Angel Confiado, Ben Bernal, Bobby Gianzon, Rudy Samoy, SOS Daredevils, Ike Fernando, Jose Padilla Jr (Diego Soliman), Anita Linda (Carmen)  

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NOTES: Executive Producer Emilio Ejercito is Joseph Estrada's father, while his assistant Jesus M. Ejercito is Joseph's youngest brother

Mini-review by Andrew Leavold  

Equal parts romance, comedy, fisticuffs, back-alley knifings and family melodrama as the Soliman boys - Sixties action icons Joseph Estrada, Jess Lapid Sr and Jun Aristorenas - defend their poor Manila neighbourhood from the Syndicate, while released felon Bernie (Paquito Diaz) reignite their father's (Jose Padilla Jr) criminal ties. Brother Joe (Estrada) is primarily concerned with maintaining the family's dignity in its poverty; his siblings are more interested in climbing the social ladder - the hotheaded but terminally shy Jesse (Lapid, playing against his usual confident type) trying to impress the boss' daughter (Rebecca), gigolo Johnny (Aristorenas) strutting around rich girl Gina (Laforteza), whose father, another past associate of Bernie, is being blackmailed by henchman Iscarella (a young, clean-cut Romy Diaz). Anita Linda is fantastic as Carmen, fallen woman and consort of Soliman Sr, as well as mama-san at Carmen's Place where Joe's girlfriend (Imelda Ilanan) works and observes the unfolding tragedy, and Max Alvarado, Larry Silva and the SOS Daredevils help with the regulation goons. Soliman Brothers' slum dramatics are underscored by Restie Umali's terrific, frenetic jazz, surf and pop numbers, strictly by the numbers and, as formulaic Sixties goon actioners go, impressively so.

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Darna And The Giants (1973)

1973 - Darna And The Giants (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)  

[Release date 22nd December 1973] 

Director/Screenplay Emmanuel H. Borlaza Based on the komik serial by Mars Ravelo Executive Producer [uncredited] Attorney Espiridion Laxa Cinematography Ben Lobo Music Tito Arevalo Theme Singer Neddie Decena Editor Gervacio Santos Sound Lazaro Guinto Sound Editor Jay Jacinto Sound Effects Danny Salvador Sound Engineers Greg Ella, Jun Ella In Charge Of Production Cayetano B. Lalic Production Manager Leo Valdes Production Manager Bonnie Esguerra Art Direction Ben Otico Art Director Ambrocio Diaz Assistant Director Tito C. Sanchez Special Effects Jessie Sto. Domingo Special Photographic Effects Tommy Marcelino Guest Director Leody M. Diaz Fight Director Romy V. Suzara Stunt Coordinator Danny Rojo Prosthetic Makeup Cecille Baun Set Decoration Alfonso Socito Property Masters Rolly Tubig, Oscar Ullegue Assistant Camera Johnny Araojo Second Unit Camera Fermin Pagsisihan Schedule Master Oddie Reyes Electrician Romulo Sarmiento Laboratory Technicians Exequiel, Betis Mauro Navia Printer Jaime Ranches Assistant Film Editor Ferdie Salvador Operator: Sigma Mariwasa Manny Andrada Titles/Layouts Delfin Antonio Still Photographer Luciano Punzalan 

Cast Vilma Santos (Darna/Narda), Divina Valencia (Giant), Helen Gamboa (X3X), Rosanna Marquez, Loretta Marquez, Desiree Destreza, Florence Aguilar (Digna), Romeo Miranda (Romy), Pepito Rodriguez (Doctor), Cesar Ramirez (Giant), Zandro Zamora (Giant), Max Alvarado (Giant), Ike Lozada (Giant), “Katy”/Kathy de la Cruz (Lola), Don Don Nakar (Ding), Renato Robles, Danny Rojo, Protacio Dee, Cris “Buddha” Cruz, Jing Caparas, Pol Ramos, Beth Bernal, Johnny Tania, Emil Arca, Kiti-Kiti, Romy Luartes, Ernie David, Jimmy Reyes, Lito Francisco, Glenn Bautista, Kent Gonzalez, SOS Daredevils, Thunder Boys The Planet Women Lorelei, Elizabeth Vaughn, Karina Zawalsky, Lorna Locsin, Anita Lincoln, Cristie Soriano The Planet Men Karlo Vero, Dave Esguerra, Robert Miller, Greg Lozano, Bong Barredo, Ricky Valencia [uncredited] Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X44), Gloria Romero (Aswang Teacher), Lotis Key (Lost Villager), German Moreno (Fake Darna), Rod Navarro (Godfather), Georgie Quizon (Frightened Villager), Ben David (Taong), Edgar Mortiz (Taong Bayan), Leopoldo Salcedo (Mayor)  

FANTASY/COSTUMED SUPERHERO  

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PHILIPPINES - 22nd December 1973

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The Smugglers (1972)

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1972 - The Smugglers (Liberty Pictures) 

[Release date 1st April 1972]  

Director Leody M. Diaz Story Napoleon Labrador Screenplay Henry Cuino Music Demet Velasquez

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Sofia Moran, Lynn Roselle, Liza Vergara, Romy Diaz, Rolan Montes, Omar Camar [as Boy Camar], Larry Esguerra, Romy Luartes, Alex Flores, Jun Santos, Che de Guzman, Ben Perez, Ven Medina, Renato del Prado, Sim Jorge, Jing Caparas, Edwin Perry, Arsenio Cudia, SOS Daredevils, Thunder Boys Stuntmen, Tom Calma, Tony Poblete  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: This is number 29 or 30 - most probably 29 - in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

  

Secret Witness (1972)

1972 - Secret Witness (Liberty Pictures)   

[Release date unknown]  

Director/Writer Romeo N. Galang  

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Sofia Moran, Max Alvarado, Joy Hilton, Eva Brandeis 

SPY/ACTION 

NOTE: This is number 29 or 30 - most probably 30 - in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

The Criminals (1971)

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1971 - The Criminals (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)

[Release date 26th December 1971]  

Director A. Gregorio Story Quentin de Guia Screenplay Henry Cuino Producer Attorney Espiridion Laxa Cinematography Fortunato Bernardo  

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Jessica, Georgina Fairy, Rod Navarro, Danny Rojo, Bert Olivar, Joaquin Fajardo, Max Alvarado, Jose Villafranca, Steve Alcarado, Leon Pajaron, Larry Esguerra, Greg Lansang, Romy Luartes, Rey Sagum, Pons de Guzman, Joe Cunanan, Cris Cruz, Sancho Tesalona, SOS Daredevils  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: This is number 28 in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

  

The Strategist (1971)

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1971 - The Strategist (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)   

[Release date 21st November 1971]   

Director Abraham Cruz Story/Screenplay Greg Macabenta Producer Attorney Espiridion Laxa Music Carding Cruz Layout Artist Greg D. Alcid Jr  

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Alona Alegre, Victor Bravo, Joe Sison, SOS Daredevils, Marikit Liwanag

SPY/ACTION 

NOTE: This is number 27 in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

THEATRICAL

PHILIPPINES - released 21st November 1971 

GUAM - screened at the Johnston in Agana from 12th to 18th January 1972

HAWAII - screened at the Waipahu Theatre on 27th October 1972

  

Master Key (1971)

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1971 – Master Key (Union Productions) 

[Release date 17th March 1971]  

Director Nilo Saez Story/Screenplay Eliseo Corcuerra Music Danny Crisologo    

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Marissa Delgado, Max Alvarado, Joe Sison, Victor Bravo, Jose Garcia [as Joe Garcia], Renato Robles, Rocco Montalban, Manolo Noble, Doming Viray, Joaquin Fajardo, Ruben Ramos, Sancho Tesalona, Lope Policarpio, Johnny Rio, SOS Daredevils, Gina Laforteza, Roberta Collins, Dolly Fuentes  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: This is number 26 in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

  

Crisis (1970)

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1970 - Crisis (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)    

[Release date 14th June 1970]   

Director Eddie Garcia Screenplay Greg Macabenta Producer Attorney Espiridion Laxa Cinematography F. Bernardo Music Carding Cruz    

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Rosemarie Gil, Marissa Delgado, Alicja Basili, Joy Dee, Leopoldo Salcedo, Victor Bravo, Joe Sison, Jack Davis, Manolo Noble, Max Alvarado, Joachin Fajardo, Ruben Ramos, Steve Alcarado  

SPY/ACTION

NOTE: This is number 25 in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

THEATRICAL

PHILIPPINES - 14th June 1970, as part of the 5th Manila Film Festival

  

The Pushers (1970)

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1970 - The Pushers (Elk’s Productions)  

[Release date 9th January 1970]  

Director Nino Saez Story/Screenplay Arsenio "Boots" Bautista, Totoy Empaynado Cinematography Avelino Peralta Music Demet Velasquez Layout Artist Eddie Domer  

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Mary Ann Murphy, Rodolfo “Boy” Garcia, Marissa Delgado, Bobby Velarde, Renato Robles, Tintoy, Boy Chico, "Rossana"/Rosanna Marquez, Maya Fuentes, Ruben Ramos, Carlos Diaz, Larry Esguerra, Rolan Montes, Fred Param, Arsenio "Boots" Bautista, Lina Zamora, Eva Marie ("Sexy Dope Pusher"), Robert Rivera, Menggoy Arguelles, Fred Alvarez, Grego Gavino, Pepe Cruz, Lito Francisco, Nonoy Fernandez, SOS Daredevils, Jun Urbiz  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: This is number 24 in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

  

Blue-Seal Mataharis (1969)

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1969 - Blue-Seal Mataharis (NDL/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions) 

[Release date 26th October 1969]  

Director Leody M. Diaz Story Quentin de Guia Music Carding Cruz  

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Rod Navarro, J. Thomas Westmorland, Jimmy Walker, Lauro Delgado, Liza Belmonte, Georgina Fairy, Bess Gramby, Ann Akins, Gina Stuart, Rocco Montalban, Joaquin Fajardo, Ruben Ramos, Leon Pajaron, Steve Alcarado, Alex Flores, Lope Policarpio, Rudy Dominguez, Greg Lansang, Larry Esguerra, Romy Nario, Art Veloso, Joe Andrade, Criz Cruz, Eddie Palomar, Dan Manlapaz, James Polanski, Gil Sison, Romy Luartes, Gaston Garcia, SOS Daredevils, "Jennifer", Arthur Villegas, Joe Cunanan, Protacio Dee  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: This is number 23 in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

THEATRICAL

PHILIPPINES - released 26th October 1969

GUAM - screened at the Johnston in Agana over the Easter Weekend, 30th March to 2nd April 1972

HAWAII - screened at the Waipahu Theatre 12th October 1972 and 1st June 1973; also at the Zamboanga in Honolulu on 29th December 1972

The Mad Killers (1969)

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1969 - The Mad Killers (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)  

[Release date 15th June 1969]  

Director A. Gregorio Producer Attorney Espiridion Laxa Music F. Buencamino Jr  

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Daisy Romualdez, Van de Leon, Johnny Monteiro, Lauro Delgado, Victor Bravo, Joe Sison, Max Alvarado, Marissa Delgado, Alicja Basili, Joy Dee  

SPY/ACTION 

NOTE: This is number 22 in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

THEATRICAL

PHILIPPINES - released 15th June 1969, as part of the 4th Manila Film Festival

  

Seven Deadly Roses (1969)

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1969 - Seven Deadly Roses (Elk’s Productions)  

[Release date 11th April 1969; also listed as “Tony Falcon And The Seven Deadly Roses”]  

Director A. Gregorio Writer Greg Macabenta Cinematography Mike Accion Music Tony Maiquez  

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Marlene Dauden, Lourdes Medel, Imelda Ilanan, Sofia Moran, Verna Gaston, Joy Dee, Perla Bautista, Victor Bravo, Manolo Noble, Rocco Montalban, Nort Nepomuceno, Larry Silva, Joaquin Fajardo, Ruben Ramos, Joe Sison, Joe Cunanan, Leon Pajaron, Romy Nario, Larry Esguerra, Sancho Tesalona, Art Veloso, Benny Mallari, Joe Canlas, Romy Blanco, Joe Andrade, Gaston Garcia, Ruben Disamparo, Pons de Guzman, Hosping Pregonero, Rudy de Vera, Tony Garcia, Lito Montoya, Jing Caparas, Amado Gasmin, PMP Commandos, SOS Daredevils, Arthur Villegas, Jack Davis   

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: This is number 21 in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

THEATRICAL

PHILIPPINES - released 11th April 1969

GUAM - screened at the Johnston in Agana from 23rd to 29th July 1969, and at the Marina Drive-In from 13th to 19th August 1969  

HAWAII - screened at the Zamboanga in Honolulu from 18th to 24th January 1972, and on 10th November 1972 and 25th May 1973 at the Waipahu Theatre

USA - screened at the Grand in San Francisco from 28th June to 5th July 1971, and at the Campus theatre in Hollywood on 22nd February 1975

The Specialists (1968)

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1968 - The Specialists (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)  

[Release date 14th December 1968]  

Director A. Gregorio Writer Greg Macabenta Producer Attorney Espiridion Laxa Music Carding Cruz 

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Marlene Dauden, Liza Lorena, Joy Dee, Johnny Wilson, Joe Sison, Jack Davis, Perla Bautista, Alicja Basili, Lauro Delgado, Victor Bravo, Max Alvarado, Monolo Noble, SOS Daredevils, Danny Rojo  

SPY/ACTION   

NOTE: This is the nineteenth in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

THEATRICAL

PHILIPPINES - released 14th December 1968

  

Target: The A-Go-Go Generation (1967)

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1967 - Target: The A-Go-Go Generation (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)  

[Release date 29th October 1967]  

Director Leody M. Diaz Story Felipe Baron Screenplay Henry Cuino Producer Attorney Espiridion Laxa Music D’Amarillo   

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Helen Gamboa (The A-Go-Go Girl), Anna Gonzales, Victor Bravo, Rocco Montalban, Joaquin Fajardo, Leon Pajaron, Steve Alcarado, Alex Flores, Lope Policarpio, Greg Lansang, Doming Viray, Romy Luartes, Jimmy Roldan, Gaston Garcia, Moises Platon, Frank Laurence, Danny Rojo, Joe Sison, Cora Varona, Ric Avellano, Campus Capers, The Rolling Beats, The Tilt Down Men  

SPY/ACTION/MUSICAL   

NOTE: This is the eighteenth in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

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PHILIPPINES - released 29th October 1967

Modus Operandi (1967)

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1967 - Modus Operandi (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions/Dan-Sil Productions)  

[Release date 18th June 1967]  

Director Eddie Garcia Screenplay Greg B. Macabenta Producer Attorney Espiridion Laxa Music Carding Cruz  

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Divina Valencia, Anna Gonzales, Peggy Williams, Marlene Dauden, Rod Navarro, Jack Davis, Lauro Delgado, Joe Sison, Manolo Robles, Rocco Montalban, Danny Rojo, Leon Pajaron, Bernard Belleza, Steve Alcarado, Lope Policarpio, Greg Lansang [other sources list Bert Olivar, Alex Flores, Jerry Skiver]  

SPY/ACTION 

NOTE: This is the seventeenth in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

 

THEATRICAL

PHILIPPINES - released 18th June 1967

  

Crackdown! (1967)

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1967 – Crackdown! (Gretas Productions)  

[Release date 17th May 1967; sometimes listed as “Crack Down”]  

Director/Story Armando Garces Executive Producer Amelia A. Santos Associate Producers Jose “JRS” Magno, Peping Ortega Cinematography Ricardo M. David Music Raul Silos Singer Helen Thompson Editor Teofilo de Leon Sound Supervisor Luis S. Reyes In-Charge Of Production Ricardo E. Gonzales Production Manager Ben Fortuna Assistant Production Manager Itchie Mercado Art Director Nasario M. Marquez Assistant Director Roger Vivero Special Effects Totoy N. Torrente Makeup Artist Generosa Garcia Setting Director Ariston de la Paz Props Man Francisco de la Paz Cameraman Ding Austria Field Soundmen Felicismo Hidalgo, Ernesto Goltiano Schedule Master Ben Dayao Assistant Editor Benigno de Leon Stills Ben Corachea Titles “D’Antonio” Layout Artist [uncredited] Eddie Domer  

Cast Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Paquito Diaz, Victor Bravo, Nort Nepomuceno, Miriam Jurado, Helen Thompson, Vicky Garcia, Elvie Gonzales, Boy Chico, Joaquin Fajardo, Leon Pajaron, Rolan Montes, Douglas Dahlen, Rommel Alcala, Doming Viray, Vergel Santos, Ely Ventus, Napoleon Tort, Polly Azarcon, Freddie Guinto, Buddy Salvador, Chit Lopez, Eddie Gracia, Eddie Cabal, SOS Daredevils, Manolo Noble, Patria Plata, Rico Roman, Ponga, Danny Rojo   

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: This is the sixteenth in a long-running series of Agent X-44 films starring Tony Ferrer. For a full filmography and detailed article on the X-44 series, click HERE. 

Review by Andrew Leavold (coming soon!)

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