Jay Ilagan
Biography: Julius Abad Ilagan (January 20, 1953 – February 4, 1992) was a Filipino actor. His good looks eventually made him a matinee idol, starring in the films Maruja (1967), Tubog Sa Ginto (1970), Pinoy Crazy Boys (1974), and Hinog Sa Pilit. And because the looks came with deep talent, Jay survived the transition from teen star to adult actor - winning a Gawad Urian Best Supporting Actor trophy in 1982 for the movie, Kisapmata, another Gawad Urian Best Actor in 1985 for his role in Sister Stella L., and 1988 FAMAS and Film Academy of the Philippines Best Actor for his acting in Maging Akin Ka Lamang. His acting range was versatile as he has also appeared in a number of comedy movies and TV shows alongside critically-acclaimed dramatic films.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: January 20, 1953
Deathday: February 03, 1992
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Known For
Where... Who... How???
1980-01-01
Where... Who... How???
Overview: A short documentary on the making of Mike de Leon's 1980 film Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (Will Your Heart Beat Faster?), starring Christopher de Leon, Charo Santos, Sandy Andolong and Jay Ilagan.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-01-01
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Callejon 11
1963-02-26
Callejon 11
Overview:
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1963-02-26
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Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
1993-03-17
Ligaw-Ligawan, Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-Bahayan
Overview: A 1993 Filipino drama anthology film by Joey Gosiengfiao.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-03-17
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Alaga
1980-10-24
Alaga
Overview: A liaison between an older woman and her young lover is threatened when he fancies a young, rising actress.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-10-24
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Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin
1976-10-01
Ligaw Tingin, Halik Hangin
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Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1976-10-01
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Isputnik vs. Darna
1963-08-12
Isputnik vs. Darna
Overview: The fourth Darna movie and second featuring Liza Moreno, she is now fighting against Isputnik.
Genres: Fantasy Action Adventure
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1963-08-12
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Angkan Ng Matatapang
1963-10-21
Angkan Ng Matatapang
Overview: A gunslinger and his buddy travel from town to town fighting roguish gunslingers, but one day he finally meets his match.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1963-10-21
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Baril Sa Aking Kamay
1966-06-23
Baril Sa Aking Kamay
Overview: Ariel is pursued by two groups the first one, is a group of three notorious gunslingers headed by Rufo and his two men, Labuyo and Mario. The fanatical Rufo was too obsessed to face Ariel to determine who between them was the fastest gun in the land after Ariel gunned down Diegong Kidlat, known for his fast draw; the second one, a posse led by a sheriff named Hepe also keen to find and arrest him on Diegong Kidlat’s death. Diegong Kidlat was the one responsible for the death of Ariel’s wife named Erlinda. Ariel had Erlinda’s name engraved on his gun and vowed vengeance and justice.
Genres: Action Western
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-06-23
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Daniel Barrion
1964-05-20
Daniel Barrion
Overview: A gunslinger seeks revenge for the murder of his father, after killing the murderer he learns that the man had a son, he brings him to adventure with him.
Genres: Action Western
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1964-05-20
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Menor de Edad
1979-03-01
Menor de Edad
Overview: A group of high school students navigate their lives and loves in this ensemble film from Ishmael Bernal.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-03-01
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Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
1975-06-12
Dugo at Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa
Overview: The greatest, longest, most expensive film produced in the film history of the Philippines. Five segments with an all-star cast, directed by five directors with a running time of 3 hours and 20 minutes.
Genres: Action Drama Romance War History
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1975-06-12
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Annie Batungbakal
1979-09-14
Annie Batungbakal
Overview: The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-09-14
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Pabling
1981-07-17
Pabling
Overview: A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1981-07-17
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Crush Ko Si Sir
1971-08-14
Crush Ko Si Sir
Overview:
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1971-08-14
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Sino'ng Pipigil sa Pagpatak ng Ulan?
1979-08-03
Sino'ng Pipigil sa Pagpatak ng Ulan?
Overview: Rain started to pour on Rene's smooth, sunny life when he went to Tokyo for a business trip and met the love of his life, a Japanese woman whose life was cut short after giving birth to their child Rene Gallardo Jr. On his lonely flight back home with little Rene, he met Cielo Martinez who offers to complete his life. Will it really solve the puzzle or will the rain just pour even harder on his life?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-08-03
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Kisapmata
1981-12-25
Kisapmata
Overview: A retired police sergeant has an unnatural stranglehold over his wife and daughter. His claustrophobically enclosed world is threatened when his daughter Mila finds herself pregnant and was forced to marry Noel. He attempts to extend his influence over his son-in-law, who resists; there is a confrontation.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1981-12-25
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Inspiration
1972-05-27
Inspiration
Overview: Gina, a pleasant and witty young lady and Danny a suave, attractive young lad live parallel lives nurtured by single parents. In a series of events, their parents meet and fall in love. Though despising each other completely, Gina and Danny are determined to separate their parents in the desire to win back their parents attention. Despite their efforts, their parents marry leaving Gina and Danny to live under one roof. Will this wreak havoc in the new household or will they learn to grow fond of each other?
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1972-05-27
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Aguila
1980-02-14
Aguila
Overview: Daniel Aguila's son recounts memories of the Philippines as he searches for his father.
Genres: Action Drama Romance War
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-02-14
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Will Your Heart Beat Faster?
1980-08-08
Will Your Heart Beat Faster?
Overview: In a spoof on the contemporary sacred cons, two yuppy couples get entangled with warring smugglers of dope that include fake priests and nuns as well as Japanese and Chinese agents.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-08-08
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Albano Brothers
1962-06-20
Albano Brothers
Overview:
Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1962-06-20
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Ito Ang Maynila
1963-04-30
Ito Ang Maynila
Overview:
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1963-04-30
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Three, Two, One
1974-11-28
Three, Two, One
Overview: "Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa" is a compilation of three intimate stories directed by Filipino cinema legend Lino Brocka. The films show the perseverance of hope despite a sense of despair. Featuring a drug addict, an abandoned daughter and a repressed catholic.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1974-11-28
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Leron-Leron Sinta
1972-12-23
Leron-Leron Sinta
Overview: In this film that fuses music and film perfectly, witness these people explore the world of love and the beauty of madness that comes with it
Genres: Comedy Music Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1972-12-23
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Babaing Kidlat
1964-11-05
Babaing Kidlat
Overview: A woman whose parents were killed by lightning during her birth has the ability fly and electrocute with her touch
Genres: Action Fantasy Romance Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1964-11-05
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Dipped in Gold
1970-12-25
Dipped in Gold
Overview: Lino Brocka's adaptation of Mars Ravelo's "komiks" melodrama about a successful businessman who is terrified of being exposed as a homosexual.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1970-12-25
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Signed: Lino Brocka
1987-10-01
Signed: Lino Brocka
Overview: Documentary filmmaker Christian Blackwood profiles controversial Filipino director Lino Brocka, detailing his rags-to-riches rise in the mainstream film industry of the Philippines. Primarily using interviews with the effusive director himself, Blackwood allows Brocka to describe, in his own terms, the common thematic threads tying together his work, from his own homosexuality to the political repression suffered by Filipinos at the hands of Ferdinand Marcos' dictatorial government.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-01
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Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen
1983-12-25
Bad Bananas on the Silver Screen
Overview: Zany foursome Errol, Herman, Tacio, and Peewee merely geared up for a short underwater dive towards Hundred Islands when a series of miscalculations cause them to resurface on the shores of Mexico.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-12-25
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Alyas Phantom
1966-01-11
Alyas Phantom
Overview:
Genres: Action Family
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-01-11
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Karugtong Ang Kahapon
1975-09-21
Karugtong Ang Kahapon
Overview:
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1975-09-21
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Halimaw Sa Banga
1986-12-24
Halimaw Sa Banga
Overview: Two young boys discovered an ancient book in a dilapidated mansion. Unaware, they have unleashed the cursed warrior(halimaw) character in the book upon reading. The bloodthirsty demon went on a killing spree in the darkness of night. Discovering that the murders were done by the halimaw in the book, Kokoy, the protagonist, must act fast to put an end to the unwanted trespasser and protect his home and family. Subsequent to this is a variant story of an ancient jar which dated to a period when the dead were buried in jars. This particular jar was cursed as, a lady believed to be, a witch was killed and buried in it. The witch(halimaw) pledged vengeance in her awakening, thereby freeing her spirit gradually from the jar as it traps anyone who unluckily chances upon the jar.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-12-24
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Remembrance
1972-06-18
Remembrance
Overview:
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1972-06-18
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Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
1972-12-12
Tatlong Mukha ni Rosa Vilma
Overview: A Vilma Santos and Edgar Mortiz film
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1972-12-12
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Kasal?
1980-06-19
Kasal?
Overview: As their wedding day approaches, Joel and Grace open up about their past lovers, and just before the wedding day, their ex-lovers meet up with them.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-06-19
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Salawahan
1979-09-21
Salawahan
Overview: A witty sex comedy about two young cousins who trade places for their courtship strategies which end up hilarious.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-09-21
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Brutal
1980-12-25
Brutal
Overview: A woman after killing her husband and his friends goes into post-traumatic shock and withdraws from any form of communication. A feminist journalist becomes interested in the case and resolves to unravel the truth behind the murders.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-12-25
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Sister Stella L.
1984-07-11
Sister Stella L.
Overview: A nun who acts as a counselor in a home for unwed mother undergoes political awakening when her friend and namesake belonging to the same congregation as hers inspires her to get involved in the struggle for justice and freedom of striking workers in a cooking oil company.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-07-11
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Kaming Matatapang ang Apog
1976-09-17
Kaming Matatapang ang Apog
Overview:
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1976-09-17
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Fe, Esperanza, Caridad
1974-05-10
Fe, Esperanza, Caridad
Overview: A trilogy featuring Nora Aunor giving life to the stories of 3 women: Fe - an emerging movie Superstar who has an invalid husband, Esperanza - a young wife living in a middle class neighborhood in the city & Caridad - a young novice who was seduced by the devil himself.
Genres: Action Comedy Drama Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1974-05-10
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7 Crazy Dragons
1974-06-23
7 Crazy Dragons
Overview:
Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1974-06-23
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Sana, Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon
1983-04-28
Sana, Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon
Overview: Three friends made their way in the big city. One ended up the mistress of a rich married man. Another became a suicidal prostitute. And the third found true love where it had always been all along despite her long fruitless search. In the end they all thought of the things they should never have done, wondering what might have been had these tomorrows been their yesterdays.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-04-28
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Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
1983-06-09
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap?
Overview: The story of Lisa & Eric and how they fought for their love. Lisa got pregnant with Benny, Eric's brother. However, Benny died in a motorcycle accident. Eric was kind enough to marry Lisa but Eric's mother disapproved of the relationship and makes life hell for Lisa.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-06-09
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Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
1986-07-30
Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas
Overview: Three women united by friendship. Three women connected by music. Three women divided by fame. They were three women struggling to make a living when fate smiled at them. From anonymity, they were thrust into a world of glittering lights and deafening adoration. But much that celebrity brought them good things, it too, began to destroy them. They became too consumed by their fame that, one day, without them knowing, the friendship that had been their anchor was fast crumbling down?
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-07-30
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Maging Akin Ka Lamang
1987-05-06
Maging Akin Ka Lamang
Overview: The rich and beautiful Rosita would do anything to win the love of the man she had become obsessed with. Still, neither her beauty nor all the money in the world gave her what she wanted.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-05-06
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Mga Batang Yagit
1984-09-13
Mga Batang Yagit
Overview: The four children find each other after Elisa and her mother, were thrown out of the house by the evil mother-in-law. Left to fend for themselves, they end up living with the mother’s friend, a bar girl, in an informal settlement.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-13
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Destiny of the Living Dead
1972-07-28
Destiny of the Living Dead
Overview: Filipino horror movie from 1972.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1972-07-28
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Bituing Walang Ningning
1985-02-14
Bituing Walang Ningning
Overview: Dorina Pineda is a Sampaguita vendor idolizing the most famous singing sensation in the country, Lavinia Arguilles. Lavina with her ego getting big, drives away her fans and even her boyfriend Nico Escobar. He later discovers Dorina as a wonderful singer and eventually falls in love with her. A simple die-hard fan at first, Dorina rose to the ranks and become the biggest singing star in the country, even becoming more famous than her idol Lavinia.
Genres: Music Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-02-14
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Sa Totoo Lang!
1985-03-21
Sa Totoo Lang!
Overview: A view on the lives of four woman, married, widowed, mistress and "missed."
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-03-21
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Once a Moth
1976-12-25
Once a Moth
Overview: Living near the US Clark Air Base, Corazon de la Cruz dreams of a better life in America… until the unspeakable happens.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1976-12-25
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Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
1988-10-06
Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
Overview: Desiree and Gilbert are in love but no one seems to believe it. Desiree's friends thinks Gilbert is just using her. Gilbert is studying to become a doctor and Desiree is financing his tuition fee and daily expenses. Gilbert's family thinks Desiree is interested in the family fortune. Gilbert is a rich kid but he left home when his girlfriend committed suicide after being insulted by his mother Gracia.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-10-06
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Santiago!
1970-11-13
Santiago!
Overview: A nighttime attempt to sabotage a Japanese munitions store in the little town of Santiago goes wrong when Gonzalo (Fernando Poe, Jr.) discovers that the schoolhouse they are about to blow up is filled with women, old men, and schoolchildren.
Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1970-11-13
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Why Is the Sky Blue?
1981-01-27
Why Is the Sky Blue?
Overview: Babette Gomez and her family just moved to the city. Meeting the neighbors, a man instantly hooked her. She is insterested. Only then that she discovered that he's mentally ill. He is being chained by his family.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1981-01-27
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Tisoy!
1977-04-30
Tisoy!
Overview: Tisoy is a bohemian balikbayan searching for his father. He gets help from his friends as they scour the immaculately clean Metro Manila as well as reunite with his high school sweetheart.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-04-30
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A World of Horror
1976-11-12
A World of Horror
Overview: Filipino horror movie from 1976.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1976-11-12
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It Started from the Heart
1990-03-27
It Started from the Heart
Overview: A young college student is in a heated affair with his college professor. He attempts revenge after being stricken with grief and resentment by his professor's mother, and takes revenge on his professor's now settled family only to obtain her for himself
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-03-27
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Operation; Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier
1987-01-15
Operation; Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier
Overview: The film OPERATION: GET VICTOR CORPUS, THE REBEL SOLDIER is based on the real-life story of Lt. Victor N. Corpus, a graduate of, and subsequently instructor at, the Philippine Military Academy (PMA, the Philippine equivalent of West Point) who in 1970 defected to the New People's Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines. When he defected, he led a group of NPA guerrillas in raiding the PMA armory and bringing out high-powered firearms that considerably boosted the guerrilla group's armed strength.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-01-15
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This Is a Filipino
1966-12-30
This Is a Filipino
Overview: This is a Monumental Epic in the History of Filipino Movies.
Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1966-12-30
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Soltero
1984-04-26
Soltero
Overview: Crispin is a soltero who has undergone several heartbreaks with women, broken family ties, and his own personal conflicts. In his evolution as a man, he shows his weakness, his strengths, his confusion.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-04-26
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Captain Barbell
1964-05-09
Captain Barbell
Overview: The first film adaptation of the iconic Filipino superhero Captain Barbell.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Action Family
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1964-05-09
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Sampung Ahas ni Eva
1984-08-30
Sampung Ahas ni Eva
Overview: On a remote island, a plane wreck leaves a woman alone with ten men who are willing to kill to fulfill their desires for her.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-08-30
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Alyas Pogi 2
1992-08-26
Alyas Pogi 2
Overview: A 1992 Filipino film starring Bong Revilla, Rita Avila, Charito Solis, and Jay Ilagan.
Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1992-08-26
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