Dolls For Hire (1967)

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1967 – Dolls For Hire (Wag-Wag Productions Inc) AGENT 69 #10

[Release date 12th May 1967]  

Director George Rowe Story/Screenplay Romy Galang Executive Producer L.K. Guarin Music Carding Cruz 

Cast Alberto Alonzo (Agent 69), Lourdes Medel, Merle Fernandez, Bessie Barredo, Miriam Jurado, Eddie Garcia, Tony Cayado, Ely Ramos Jr, Nort Nepomuceno, Romy Kintanar (X-1), SOS Daredevils  

SPY/ACTION

NOTE: The tenth and final film in a series of Filipino spy thrillers starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent 69, the very first of a long line of Pinoy James Bonds. The entire series is currently believed to be lost. 

The Experts (1967)

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1967 – The Experts (Wag-Wag Productions/Emar Productions) AGENT 69 #9

[Release date 6th March 1967]  

Director Abelardo Cortez Story Rey Ylag Screenplay Greg B. Macabenta Music Raul T. Silos

Cast Alberto Alonzo (Agent 69), Eddie Garcia, Rod Navarro, Joe Sison, Nort Nepomuceno, Bernard Belleza, Paquito Salcedo, Hosping Pregonero, Eddie Torrente, Elsa Bouffard, Jill Hamilton, Marilou Ver, Lucien Pan, Liza Belmonte   

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: The ninth in a series of Filipino spy thrillers starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent 69, the very first of a long line of Pinoy James Bonds. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

Eden Boys (1967)

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1967 – Eden Boys (Dan-Sil Productions) AGENT 69 #8

[Release date 24th January 1967]  

Director Rod Navarro Story/Screenplay Henry Cuino Music F. Buencamino  

Cast Zaldy Zshornack, Alex Flores, Max Alvarado, Ruben Ramos, Merle Fernandez, Daniel Patena, Alberto Alonzo (Agent 69), Greg Guerrero, Jaye Stevens, Tina Lava, Rocco Montalban, Lope Policarpio, Vic Andaya, Art Veloso, Tony Dantes, Nort Nepomuceno, Angie Razon, Steve Alcarado, Joaquin Fajardo, Arthur Lavidez, Bert Delfino, Andy Garchitorena, Ross Cuneta  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: The eighth in a series of Filipino spy thrillers starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent 69, the very first of a long line of Pinoy James Bonds. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

Top Secret (1966)

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1966 – Top Secret (Kamagong Films/Emar Pictures) AGENT 69 #7

[Release date 3rd September 1966]  

Director/Story Armando Garces Music Francisco Buencamino Jr Layout Artist Marvin B. Panganiban 

Cast Alberto Alonzo (Agent 69), Rod Navarro (Agent 'D'eath of 'Q' Squad), Helen Thompson, Merle Fernandez, Eva Marie, Minda Morena, Chona Delgado, Rina Imperial, Rita Reyes, Ely Ramos Jr, Vic Andaya, Nort Nepomuceno, Danny Rojo, Jose Corazon de Jesus  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: The seventh in a series of Filipino spy thrillers starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent 69, the very first of a long line of Pinoy James Bonds. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

  

Lambat (Dragnet) (1966)

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1966 – Lambat (Dragnet) (BB Productions)  AGENT 707 #?/AGENT 69 #6

[Release date 17th March 1966]  

Director/Story George E. Rowe Producer Bernard Bonnin Music Polding Silos  

Cast Bernard Bonnin (Agent 707), Von Serna, Jose Vergara, Rocco Montalban, Alona Alegre, Alberto Alonzo (Agent 69), Johnny Monteiro (Franco Castro), Abelardo Dacer, Darmo Orbase, Tiva Lava, Mike Lozano, Jimmy Roldan, Boy Estrella, Gorgonio "Dagul" Se, Erning Almanza, Danny Medel, Leo Longalong, Roger Dado, Eduardo Rodriguez, SOS Daredevils, Carlito Varga, Eddie Baydo, Rolando Varga, Luz Angeles

SPY/ACTION  

NOTE: This is part of a long-running series of Agent 707 films starring Bernard Bonnin, as well as the sixth film for Alberto Alonzo as Agent 69. The film is currently considered lost.

Karate Sa Karate (1965)

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1965 – Karate Sa Karate (BB Productions/Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions)  AGENT 707 #?/AGENT 69 #4

[Release date 28th September 1965]  

Director George E. Rowe Producer Bernard Bonnin Music Polding Silos  

Cast Bernard Bonnin (Agent 707), Alberto Alonzo (Agent 69), Lyn D'Amour, Bessie Barredo, Ely Ramos Jr, Johnny Stuart, Margie Tanquintic, Vic Silayan, Max Alvarado, Lorretta Rocco, Jose Garcia, Jose Vergara, Philipp Coo, Eddie Baydo, Carlito Varca, Joe Cunanan, Ben Datu, SOS Daredevils, Gorgonio “Dagul” Se  

SPY THRILLER/KARATE ACTION  

NOTE: This is part of a long-running series of Agent 707 films starring Bernard Bonnin, as well as the fourth film for Alberto Alonzo as Agent 69. The film is currently considered lost.

Agent 69 (1964)

1964 - Agent 69 (Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions) AGENT 69 #1 

[Release date 1st June 1964]  

Director/Story Armando Garces Producer [uncredited] Attorney Espiridon Laxa Music F. Buencamino Layout Artist Marvin B. Panganiban

Cast Alberto Alonzo (Agent 69), Miriam Jurado, Divina Valencia, Menchu Morelli, Bessie Barredo, Marina de Veyra, Max Alvarado, Victor Bravo, Manolo Robles, Ezar Visenio, Nort Nepomuceno, Joaquin Fajardo, Steve Alcarado, Alex Flores, Jun Aristorenas  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTES: The first in a series of Filipino spy thrillers starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent 69, the very first of a long line of Pinoy James Bonds. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

Room 69 (1966)

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1966 – Room 69 (AM Productions) LAGALAG #9  

[Release date 6th September 1966]  

Directors Gerardo de Leon, Cirio H. Santiago Story/Screenplay Ruben Rustia, Artemio Marquez Producer Amalia Fuentes [as Amalia Muhlach] Music Tito Arevalo  

Cast Eddie Fernandez (Lagalag), Gina Alonzo (Laura), Nancy Roman, Rosario del Pilar, Ruben Rustia, Alex Froilan, Celia Rodriguez, Robert Arevalo, Leopoldo Salcedo, Oscar Keesee, Quiel Segovia, Eddie Feist, Jose Garcia, Tommy Romulo, Tony Moreno, Carpi Asturias, Quiel Mendoza  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTES: The ninth in a series of Filipino spy thrillers initiated by director Cirio H. Santiago, starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent Lagalag, and Gina Alonzo as Laura, his Girl Friday. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

Gintong Patibong (1966)

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1966 – Gintong Patibong/"Golden Trap" (Golden Harvest Promotions) LAGALAG #8/AGENT 69 #5  

[Release date 24th February 1966]  

Directors Leroy Salvador, Tino Garcia Story/Screenplay Tony Camonte   

Cast Eddie Fernandez (Lagalag), Alberto Alonzo (Agent 69), Alona Alegre, Oscar Roncal, Minda Morena, Ruby Regala  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTES: The eighth in a series of Filipino spy thrillers initiated by director Cirio H. Santiago, starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent Lagalag, and Gina Alonzo as Laura, his Girl Friday. In this instalment for a rival producer, however, Cirio and Gina are both AWOL. Alberto Alonzo, the very first Pinoy James Bond, also makes an appearance in the fifth of his Agent 69 series. Both the entire series of Lagalag and Agent 69 films are currently believed to be lost.

Hanapin Si Leo Baron (1965)

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1965 – Hanapin Si Leo Baron/“Find Leo Baron” (People’s Pictures) LAGALAG #7  

[Release date 30th November 1965]  

Director/Producer Cirio H. Santiago Story/Screenplay Teodorico C. Santos Music Tito Arevalo Layout Artist Eddie Domer  

Cast Eddie Fernandez (Lagalag), Gina Alonzo (Laura), Nancy Roman, Ruben Rustia, Mona del Cielo, Marco Antonio, Alex Froilan, Stella Suarez (Teresa), Jose Garcia, Mary Walter, Renato Robles, Tommy Romulo, Fred Param, Martin Molina, Antonio Moreno, Johnny Long, Ruben de Jesus, Cesar Leyson, Sancho Tesalona, Benny Pestaro, SOS Daredevils  

SPY/ACTION   

NOTES: The seventh in a series of Filipino spy thrillers initiated by director Cirio H. Santiago, starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent Lagalag, and Gina Alonzo as Laura, his Girl Friday. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

7 Mukha Ni Dr Ivan (1965)

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1965 – 7 Mukha Ni Dr Ivan/“Seven Faces Of Dr Ivan” (Cirio Santiago Film Organization/People’s Pictures) LAGALAG #6  

[Release date 12th August 1965]  

Director/Producer Cirio H. Santiago Story/Screenplay Teodorico C. Santos Music Tito Arevalo Layout Artist Eddie Domer  

Cast Eddie Fernandez (Lagalag), Gina Alonzo (Laura), Eva Montes, Nancy Roman (Tanya), Ramon D’Salva (Dr Ivan), Carol Varga, Marco Antonio, Eva Darren, Ruben Rustia (DND Secretary), Jose Garcia (Dr Kosloff), Tommy Romulo, Ely Ramos Jr, Carpi Asturias, Renato Morado, Sammy Sarmiento, Cesar Leyson, SOS Daredevils, Patria Plata, Abelardo Cruz  

SPY/ACTION   

NOTES: The sixth in a series of Filipino spy thrillers initiated by director Cirio H. Santiago, starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent Lagalag, and Gina Alonzo as Laura, his Girl Friday. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

Hongkong 999 (1965)

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1965 – Hongkong 999 (People’s Pictures [some sources list Cirio Santiago Film Organization as production company]) LAGALAG #5  

[Release date 24th May 1965; filmed in Hong Kong]  

Director/Screenplay Teodorico C. Santos Story Cirio H. Santiago Music Tito Arevalo Layout Artist Eddie Domer  

Cast Eddie Fernandez (Lagalag), Gina Alonzo (Laura), Juliet Pardo, Celia Rodriguez, Oscar Keesee, Ruben Rustia, Patria Plata, Ely Ramos Jr, Tommy Romulo, Sammy Sarmiento, Fred Memije, Cesar Leyson, Renato Morado, Marco Antonio, Mel Francisco, Carol Varga  

SPY/ACTION   

NOTES: The fifth in a series of Filipino spy thrillers initiated by director Cirio H. Santiago, starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent Lagalag, and Gina Alonzo as Laura, his Girl Friday. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

Kaaway Bilang Uno (1965)

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1965 – Kaaway Bilang Uno/“Enemy Number One” (Cirio Santiago Film Organization) LAGALAG #4  

[Release date 1st March 1965]  

Director/Producer Cirio H. Santiago Screenplay Teodorico C. Santos [as T.C. Santos], Ruben Rustia, Manuel Songco Based on the DZRH Radio serial Music Tito Arevalo Layout Artist Eddie Domer  

Cast Eddie Fernandez (Lagalag), Paquito Diaz, Gina Alonzo (Laura), Carol Varga, Ruben Rustia, Nello Nayo, Sammy Sarmiento, Tommy Romulo, Fred Param, Fred Memije, Cesar Leyson   

ACTION/SPY   

NOTES: The fourth in a series of Filipino spy thrillers initiated by director Cirio H. Santiago, starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent Lagalag, and Gina Alonzo as Laura, his Girl Friday. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

Scorpio (1964)

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1964 – Scorpio (People’s Pictures) LAGALAG #3  

[Release date 25th November 1964]  

Director Cirio H. Santiago Story Manuel Songco based on his DZRH Radio serial Screenplay Teodorico C. Santos [as T.C. Santos] Music Tito Arevalo Layout Artist Eddie Domer  

Cast Eddie Fernandez (Lagalag), Gina Alonzo (Laura), Nancy Roman, Ruben Rustia, Ramon D’Salva, Jose Garcia, Ruben de Jesus, Tommy Romulo  

SPY/ACTION   

NOTES: The third in a series of Filipino spy thrillers initiated by director Cirio H. Santiago, starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent Lagalag, and Gina Alonzo as Laura, his Girl Friday. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

Bakas Ng Dragon (1964)

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1964 – Bakas Ng Dragon/“Trace Of A Dragon” (People’s Pictures) LAGALAG #2  

[Release date 18th July 1964]  

Director Cirio H. Santiago Screenplay Teodorico C. Santos Music Tito Arevalo Layout Artist Eddie Domer 

Cast Eddie Fernandez (Lagalag), Gina Alonzo (Laura), Celia Rodriguez, Eva Montes, Ramon D’Salva, Ruben Rustia, Ely Ramos Jr, Tommy Romulo, Bruno Punzalan, Abelardo Cortes, Paquito Salcedo, Miriam Jurado, Nancy Roman, Ruby Regala, Adora Neri, Lydia Aguilar, Lourdes Ramos, Fred Param, Vicky Velasquez  

SPY/ACTION  

NOTES: The second in a series of Filipino spy thrillers initiated by director Cirio H. Santiago, starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent Lagalag, and Gina Alonzo as Laura, his Girl Friday. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

Lagalag (1964)

1964 – Lagalag/“Vagabond” (People's Pictures) LAGALAG #1  

[Release date 30th April 1964]  

Director Cirio H. Santiago Story Manuel Songco Screenplay Teodorico C. Santos Music Tito Arevalo 

Cast Eddie Fernandez (Lagalag), Gina Alonzo (Laura), Celia Rodriguez, Aida Roxas, Oscar Keesee, Ruben Rustia, Vic Diaz, Johnny Long, Tommy Romulo, Carlos Padilla Jr, Juliet Pardo, Mona del Cielo

SPY/ACTION  

NOTES: The first in a series of Filipino spy thrillers initiated by director Cirio H. Santiago, starring Eddie Fernandez as Agent Lagalag, and Gina Alonzo as Laura, his Girl Friday. The entire series is currently believed to be lost.

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