Rosanna Ortiz
Actor · Manila, Philippines
Rosanna Ortiz was born as Violeta Orbita. She is an actress, known for Araw-araw, gabi-gabi (1975), Patayin mo sa sindak si Barbara (1974) and Panic! (1973) She was one of those who started the bold trend in the 60’s but she became a fine actress when she won Asia ’s Best Supporting Actress for the movie Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara , directed by Celso Ad. Castilo. She was only 16 when she entered the movies in the late 60's. She appeared in several sex flicks such as Hayok and Ang Magsasaging ni Pacing. In 1971 alone, she finished 15 movies. While other bold stas remained in bold films, she transitioned to serious and dramatic roles such as in Daluyong (1971) for Ishmael Bernal, Ang Kampana ng Santa Quiteria (1971) for FPJ for which she earned a Famas Best Supporting Actress nomination, Anthony and Cleopatra (1972) for Dolphy and Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara (1974) for Celso Ad Castillo, where she was praised for her memorable performance. She also appeared in Ibong Adarna with Dolphy, Panchito Alba and Babalu as the three prince brothers. She was the reason for the sensational killing of a businessman’s son which sent Eddie Fernadez and Berting Labra to prison.
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- Movie10.0HistoryAction
True to life story of Mayor Patrocinio Gulapa of Maragondon, Cavite who possesses an amulet which deters him from harm. The source of his "anting-anting" is the water in the fish tank, the life of the Mayor is linked to the fish. So, when the fish is seing kissing it is also the same for the Mayor, as well as if the fish is seen dying, there is an imminent danger on the life of the Mayor.
Gulapa
1977 · 1 votes
Movie4.5ActionCrimeA corrupt General plans on smuggling one million US dollars out of the Banana Republic he dominates. Local revolutionaries plan on stealing the cash but are thwarted when a bandit leader they are working with double crosses them. A tough cop and her boyfriend help two of the female revolutionaries escape from prison hoping that they will lead them to the cash, which they plan on keeping for themselves.
Savage Sisters
1974 · 19 votes
Movie6.5HorrorThrillerMga 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.
Movie7.8HorrorBarbara has always been overly indulgent of her little sister, Ruth's every whim. Her past comes back to haunt her when Barbara receives news that her younger sister has killed herself and was witnessed by Ruth's only daughter Karen. Barbara immediately returns to the Philippines to mourn her sister and comfort her unstable niece. Upon Barbara's return, she learns the reason surrounding Ruth's mysterious death.
Movie7.0ActionFantasyCrippled girl Narda finds her boyfriend paralyzed by a mysterious beam shot from a UFO. Together with her powers and brother Ding, she transforms into Darna and fights against alien women who are trying to make the Earth a colony of their own planet.
Darna vs. The Planet Women
1975 · 4 votes
Movie9.5HorrorLost cinema. Lost culture. Lost country. Lost people. How to recreate the past with nothing? Cinema of the impossible. The silent past is a horror film. The smell of nitrate in the morning. How many ghosts can the cinema contain? 75 films. 22 years. What is the numerological significance? Too late. Never too late.
Movie3.3ComedyFefita Fofonggay viuda de Falayfay
1973 · 4 votes
Movie8.0ActionMagiting at Pusakal
1972 · 1 votes
MovieHorror
Movie7.0DramaAraw-Araw, Gabi-Gabi
1975 · 1 votes
MovieBomba inspired by the "Swedish New Wave"
Laman sa Laman
1970
- MovieHorror
Movie8.0HorrorComedyA story about a family who left the metro to live a peaceful life in the province, but it seems that it's not as peaceful as they thought it would be when they meet their new neighbor.
Drakulita
1969 · 1 votes
MovieActionDramaMokong
1978
MovieRomanceDramaA 1975 Filipino romantic drama starring Gloria Diaz and Vic Vargas.
MovieActionFantasyThe 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.
MovieComedyA story about a military operative tasked to infiltrate a rebel group.
Movie10.0This Filipino action thriller concerns a crime syndicate which specializes in holding people for ransom. Their most recent foray into crime succeeds in two cases but runs into difficulties when the kidnappers rape the daughter of their latest victim, a doctor. The doctor enlists the help of police Captain Alvaran (Joseph Estrada), who hunts the villains down with the able support of his loving wife.
Ransom!
1974 · 1 votes
MovieDramaRomanceSix beautiful people caught in a deluge of their own raw passions unleashed.
Movie7.0ThrillerA story about a sergeant held captive by fugitives searching for a treasure hidden in a remote village.
Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria
1971 · 1 votes
MovieA man who upon seeking his father be execute by the Japanese during the war has spent his life searching for the people who were responsible. Like the men who execute him. And the people who informed to the Japanese. Eventually he becomes a target and he jeopardizes what family he has left.
Ugat
1974
MovieComedyGet a convulsion, in this unique revolution, here in our nation with this exposition with the wasteful Asiong! In another super presentation of Chiquito! Chiquito reprises his role as a free-spending and flamboyant Pinoy in this farce that adopts for its title a popular anti-Marcos slogan.
Movie8.0DramaHorrorA surreal film about a man recovering from mental illness.
Mortal
1976 · 1 votes
- Movie
A bomba film of nature and sexual passions