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

Image courtesy of the Video 48 blog

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]

Tigre Ng Sierra Madre (1982)

1982 - Tigre Ng Sierra Madre/"Tiger Of Sierra Madre" (Twin Dragon Films International)

[Release date 16th April 1982. Released in France as "L'Oeil Du Tigre"/"Eye Of The Tiger"]

Director Rey Malonzo [as "Reginald King"] Producer Rey Malonzo Cinematography Ver Dauz

Cast Rey Malonzo, Pia Moran, George Estregan, Tony Ferrer, Ramon Zamora, Rhene Imperial, Efren Reyes Jr, Ulysses Tzan, Robert Lee, Stella de Leon, Ronald Allan, Romy Diaz, Charlie Davao, Don Pepot, Jimmy Santos, Angel Confiado, Matimtiman Cruz, Steve Alcarado, Leon Pajaron, Larry Esguerra, Jing Caparas, Danny Zurbano, Jay Grama [as Jay Gramma], Fred Esplana, Dragon Boys Stuntmen, Cody & Benjie, Gabriel Pachem

ACTION/KUNG FU

SYNOPSIS (from the French press sheet):  Back in his village, Daniel finds his mother, having in the past been pursued by the police, he convinces her of his actions. But some time later, the police again suspect Daniel of being the author of misdeeds in the city.

Seeking to exonerate himself, Daniel discovers that the city is under the control of a large-scale gangster, Don Brando, even possessing his personal army, made up of henchmen and mercenaries.

Don Brando understands that he cannot have Daniel accused for long, and hires the formidable Kommander Lawin to eliminate him.

Severely manhandled and beaten, Daniel is left for dead in the forest. He will only owe his salvation to the help brought to him by an old hermit, who, he learns later, is none other than a great master of martial arts who has fallen into disgrace. The latter will help him get back on his feet and will entrust him with the secrets of inner strength, allowing him to fight Don Brando and his henchmen... like a tiger...

NOTES by Andrew Leavold:  My good friend in Paris Lucas Balbo unearthed a Cannes film flyer for a mystery Rey "Pinoy Bruce Lee/Bruce Ly" Malonzo film. All we had was a French title, "L'Oeil Du Tigre", and a partial cast listing of Ramon Zamora and Tony Ferrer. Several of Rey Malonzo's goon-fu films were sold internationally by Cinex Films, but not this combination kung-fu and jungle action; "L'Oiel Du Tigre" appears to have been prepared for international release at the Cannes Film Market but had no English export or original title. Time to call in the expert.

I sent a list of possible Rey Malonzo-produced titles to Simon Santos, film archivist and owner of the largest video store in the Philippines, Video 48. Presto! An ad for "Tigre Ng Sierra Madre". Mystery solved, the buzzing in my head dies down for a few moments, and my Philippines Fimography scores another detailed entry. Maraming salamat Lucas and Simon!

Does anyone have a digitial copy of this film? I'd love to hear from you!

THEATRICAL 

 

PHILIPPINES - 16th April 1982

VIDEO

 

FRANCE - VHS release via Video Succes (dubbed in French with no subtitles)