The Interceptors (1976)

1976 - The Interceptors (Topaz Productions) 

[Release date 25th December 1976; released internationally by Fems Films Production (HK) Ltd as “The Interceptors vs The Bionic Being”] 

Director Efron C. Pinon Screenplay Jerry O. Tirazona Producer Jun Dominguez Cinematography Benjamin Lobo Music Tito Sotto Layout Artist Eddie Domer 

Cast Tony Ferrer* (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44), Ramon Zamora* (Dragon), George Estregan* (Bimbo), Edna Diaz* (Menchu Sylvestre), Paquito Diaz** (Syndicate Member), Charlie Davao** (Sanchez, the Bionic Being), Vic Diaz** (Syndicate Member), Max Alvarado** (Boy), Arnold Gamboa**, Val Iglesias** [as Val Iglesia] (Carlo), Brenda del Rio** (Christie), Tsing Tong Tsai**, Golay**, Jess Ramos** (Colonel Villiar), [not listed in credits or on poster] Baldo Marro (Agent), Robert Talby (Syndicate Goon), Eddie Nicart (Goon in Alleyway), Lauro Flores (Syndicate Goon), Romy Nario (Goon at Plant) 

SPY/KUNG FU/SCIENCE FICTION

*Names listed in credits and on poster

**Names listed on poster only

Review by Andrew Leavold (coming soon)

Tony Ferrer (Tony Falcon, Agent X-44)

Ramon Zamora (Dragon)

George Estregan (Bimbo)

Edna Diaz (Menchu Sylvestre)

Paquito Diaz (Syndicate Member)

Charlie Davao (Sanchez, the Bionic Being)

Vic Diaz [left] (Syndicate Member)

Max Alvarado (Boy)

Arnold Gamboa

Val Iglesias [as Val Iglesia] (Carlo)

Brenda del Rio (Christie)

Tsing Tong Tsai

Golay

Jess Ramos [left] (Colonel Villiar)

Baldo Marro (Agent)

Robert Talby [right] (Syndicate Goon)

Eddie Nicart (Goon in Alleyway)

Lauro Flores (Syndicate Goon)

Romy Nario [right] (Goon at Plant)

THEATRICAL

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PHILIPPINES - 25th December 1976, during the ......... Film Festival

JAMAICA - as "The Interceptors vs The Bionic Being", release date unknown

VIDEO

LEBANON - as "The Interceptors vs The Bionic Being" [subtitled in Arab and French, and evidently taken from a theatrical print]

- mp4 file [dubbed into English, with Arab and French subtitles]

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.