Charito Solis
Also Known As: チェリト・ソリス
Biography: Rosario Violeta Solís Hernández, better known as Charito Solís (October 6, 1935 – January 9, 1998), was a FAMAS and Gawad Urian Award-winning Filipino film actress. Her most notable films include Kundiman ng Lahi (1959), Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak (1967), Igorota (1968), Ina, Kapatid, Anak (1979), Kisapmata (1980), Manila by Night (1980), and Hinugot sa Langit (1985). Along with Nora Aunor and Vilma Santos, she is known for having garnered the most FAMAS Best Actress wins.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Tondo, Manila, Philippines
Adult: No
Birthday: October 06, 1935
Age: 89 years old
Gender: Female
Deathday: January 09, 1998
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Isang Kahig, Tatlong Tuka
Overview: A 1995 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto and Charito Solis
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-17
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No Other Love
Overview: A lover's vow of eternal love is vigorously tested by time.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1982-08-13
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Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story
Overview: Dolzura Cortez has had several men in her life. One returns to her as an AIDS researcher and unwittingly, Dolzura becomes his subject. He encouraged her to come out in public so she can dispel the social stigma that comes with the disease.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-06-24
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Mirror, Mirror On the Wall
Overview: Three older women become young again with the help of a magical mirror.
Genres: Comedy Romance Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-09-08
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Iwasan... Kabaret
Overview: A 1978 Filipino erotic drama starring Charito Solis, Elisabeth Oropesa, Beth Bautista, and Alma Moreno.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1978-02-17
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Where Love Has Gone
Overview: A young couple's blossoming love against an adult romance gone sour.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-03-02
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Wanted: Wives
Overview: A film based on the files of the Lonely Hearts Club where lonely men and women hope to find company and eventually, life-time partners.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-10-10
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The Sisters
Overview: A sibling rivalry between two sisters destroys both their lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-05-21
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Because of a Flower
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Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1967-06-18
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Princess and I
Overview: 1962 Japanese movie
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1962-04-29
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Jessa: Blusang Itim 2
Overview: The sequel reprises the story of an ugly duckling who turns beautiful with a black dress.
Genres: Drama Fantasy Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-09-27
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God... Save Me!
Overview: A doting father, terminally ill with cancer, spends the remaining days of his life with his young daughter.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-12-25
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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: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-06-19
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Ipaglalaban Ko
Overview: A rich mother and a poor father fight for the custody of their son.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-07-27
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Muntik Nang Maabot Ang Langit
Overview: A 1995 Filipino romantic drama starring Jennifer Mendoza and Tonton Gutierrez.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1995-08-23
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Tundo: Isla Puting Bato
Overview: The story is simple, yet gripping in its telling by master director Cesar 'Chat' Gallardo. It is essentially about the brutalization of a man by his environment. In a run-in with the ruling hoodlums of the place Nanding (Fernando Poe, Jr.) kills one them and is sent to jail. While he is in prison, his sister and mother suffer indignities from the criminal kingpin of Isla Putting Bato and Nanding bolts jail on a mission of revenge. While on his quest for vendetta he meets another victim of Putting Bato's brutal society, Charito Solis, and they find in each other the tenderness and solace each was denied before.—BGP
Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-11-04
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Manila by Night
Overview: The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are rampant with drugs and prostitution.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-11-28
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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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Happy Days Are Here Again
Overview: A compilation of film clips featuring dance and song performances culled from various films of the so-called big three - Sampaguita, LVN, Premiere.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1974-11-15
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Bala Ko Ang Hahatol
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Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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Miss Na Miss Na Kita: Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum Part 2
Overview: A follow up on the big hit Utol Kong Hoodlum
Genres: Action Drama Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1992-01-07
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Kahit May Mahal Ka Nang Iba
Overview: A 1993 Filipino steamy romantic drama starring Cristina Gonzales, Karla Estrada, and Albert Martinez.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-02-17
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Umaapoy na Bakal
Overview: See the wrath of a vengeance. Feel the inferno of a smoldering hate. This picture is hot as hell.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1962-01-23
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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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Mother Dear
Overview: This film probes into the minds and hearts of illegitimate children and their mothers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1982-06-04
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Kay Dali ng Kahapon, Kay Tagal ng Bukas
Overview: Two young lovers navigate through their lives as a young, married couple in midst of their personal family issues and affairs.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-04-17
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Hinugot sa Langit
Overview: A woman is thinking of abortion, against her firm faith and family's wants.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-06-06
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Ang Pulubi
Overview: A story about a woman imprisoned loses her sons, in the process, she loses her mind, her beauty, and her future.
Genres: Action Drama War
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1969-06-15
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Of the Flesh
Overview: When Narcing brings home his wife Puring to their hometown Mulawin in the 1930s, it sets off a series of events that include parricide, infidelity, betrayal, guilt and redemption.
Genres: Drama Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-12-25
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Sagot ng Puso
Overview: A desperately poor young man is forced to avenge himself against the abusive rich and powerful who had oppressed him.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1990-01-25
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Arrest Junior Bombay!
Overview: A 1979 film by Maria Saret.
Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-09-20
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Maria Dolores
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1963-04-14
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Sanga-Sangang Puso
Overview: A mother and her four children are alone in a cruel world. Is it the mother's fault if her loved ones go astray after all her sacrifices and concern for their welfare?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1957-06-18
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Malvarosa
Overview: Malvarosa is the poignant story of a family’s struggles in life. It tells of Rosa who lives in the slums near the railroad tracks, with her mother and five brothers. Her mother wallows in guilt and depression, when her drunkard father is run over by a train. Though she is set to marry her fiancé, Rosa chooses to put her family’s needs before her own. Rosa’s brothers also carry their own burdens, except for one, the youngest, Avelino who helps Rosa shoulder the weight of the family’s problems.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1958-05-19
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Inday Bote
Overview: a film by Luciano B. Carlos.
Genres: Romance Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-08-15
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Shake, Rattle & Roll
Overview: An anthology of three violent stories: 'Baso' talks about the adventure of three friends who performed Spirit of the Glass and discovered the tale of a tragic love triangle. 'Pridyider' revolves around a refrigerator that seemed to be 'alive'. 'Manananggal' is about a teenager who courts a barrio lass without his knowledge that this lass is a monster. She eventually causes chaos to his family.
Genres: Horror Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-12-25
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Hiwaga Sa Balete Drive
Overview: A two-part movie: the first tells the story of a couple who encounters a lady ghost that haunts a house in Balete Drive; the second involves a young boy who witnesses a crime through his "third eye."
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-06-02
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Fridge
Overview: The Delfin family moves to a new house after the husband migrates to Saudi Arabia for work. The family consists of Lorna, her daughter Virgie, their housekeeper Nelia, and the husband's lecherous nephew Dodong. Their home includes an old refrigerator from the kitchen.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-12-25
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Ali In Wonderland
Overview: a film by Tony Y. Reyes.
Genres: Family Adventure Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-01-11
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Home Sweet Home
Overview: A man leaves his children to his older sister when he goes to Saudi Arabia to work. The sister maltreats the children, so they all leave her home.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-02-17
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Rose Tattoo ng Buhay Ko
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Genres: Music Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1958-10-02
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Casa Grande
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Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1958-08-13
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Huwag Mong Buhayin ang Bangkay
Overview: Robertito falls in love with Helen. Gabriel is jealous of his brother being the favorite son of their mother so he makes Helen fall in love to him. Robertito is heartbroken. Aurora asks Julie, who is in love with Robertito, to bring comfort and love to Robertito. When Robertito learns about the arrangement, he speed off, meet an accident and dies. Aurora refuses to accept that his favorite son has died so she made a great pact with Lucio to bring Robertito back to life.
Genres: Horror Thriller Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-12-25
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Ayoko Na Sanang Magmahal
Overview: Maricel Laxa and Maritoni Fernandez portrayed best friends whose relationship turned sour after dark secrets were revealed.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-01-27
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Playgirl
Overview: Mel Chionglo's directorial debut revolves around a mother and daughter who play the rules of the game in the world by selling their bodies for the desires of flesh.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1981-01-29
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Araw-araw Gabi-gabi
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1975-09-21
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Takbo, Bilis... Takboooo!
Overview: A story about a group of street children finding a home and entering a satanist home after being chased by goons.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-09-10
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Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
Overview: Behind his bad boy image, Ben (Robin Padilla) has a big heart. The modern day Robinhood collects grease money from jeepney drivers on behalf of the syndicate. He gets a meager amount in return which he uses to feed his adoptive parents whom he loves dearly. One day his boss Salazar (Mark Gil) proposes that he kidnap children who come from wealthy families. The offer would be financially rewarding, but Ben refuses it. Because Salazar is desperate, he kidnaps Ben's loved ones and the only way to redeem them is by abducting Bing (Vina Morales) and her brother.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-01-01
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Manila, Open City
Overview: War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.
Genres: History Action War Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-13
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Bianong Bulag-The One Eyed Terror of Cavite
Overview: The Story of a blind young man gets hold of an amulet that makes him a deadly sharpshooter a special power he uses to help those in need
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-07-15
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Bingbong: The Vincent Crisologo Story
Overview: Bingbong, son of the Governor of Ilocos Sur, used to make headlines terrorizing people in their province with guns, goons, and gold. Eventually, he paid for his misdeeds in Muntinlupa when he was charged with double life imprisonment for arson. During his stay in jail, the once-notorious political terror was better known as Bingbong. Now he is a Filipino politician; he is the incumbent congressman of the 1st congressional district of Quezon City, Philippines, having served in the 13th Congress of the Philippines; re-elected, he serves for the 14th Congress.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-05-29
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Unos sa Laot
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1960-03-25
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Ang Langit sa Lupa
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1967-01-02
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Buddha
Overview: An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1961-10-31
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Kundiman ng Lahi
Overview: A coming-of-age story of a barrio lass in a patriarchal archipelago.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1959-01-01
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Ina, Kapatid, Anak
Overview: After 20 years, Pura returns to her ancestral home to meet her father. However, this soon reignites a bitter rivalry between her and Emilia, her half-sister, that impacts the entire household.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-06-08
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Kadenang Bulaklak
Overview: Jasmin, Violy, Baby and Daisy are sisters that were separated in their youth.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-11-06
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Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
Overview: Ancestral home to a wealthy family is being haunted by malevolent spirits. On other side of town, evil creatures are lurking.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1980-07-10
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El Filibusterismo
Overview: Gerardo de Leon's masterpiece of an adaptation of Jose Rizal's gothic revenge novel.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1962-03-30
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Batch '81
Overview: Sid Lucero, a 26-year old pre-Med student is an aspiring neophyte of the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity. Over a six-month initiation period, he and six other neophytes are subjected to severe physical and psychological torture in and outside the fraternity house.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1982-05-17
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Mga Huwad na Mananayaw
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1978-09-28
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Daddy Goon
Overview: A Philippine comedy starring Paquito Diaz, Herbert Bautista, and Aiza Seguerra.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-11-27
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Bilibid Boys
Overview: =The movie portrays seven wayward men who suffer within the walls of the national penitentiary. They serve their sentences as if they are living their regular free, luxurious lives outside the cold bars of the prison, in open air, able to go where they want when they want. Four of the men - Nandong, Noel, Butch, and Caloy - are gay men who feel attracted to Steve Guanzon and eventually sodomize and rape him.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1981-01-16
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Si Agimat at si Enteng Kabisote
Overview: There is trouble brewing in the world of Agimat and monsters are scaring and kidnapping children. The monsters seem capable of travelling in other worlds and Agimat is able to crossover with them to Encantasia, the world of Faye, Ina Magenta and our hero, Enteng Kabisote. The fairies wonder why monsters are able to cross worlds. Agimat is amazed of the other world and hopes that things in his world would turn out better. His dream one day is to have a happy family like Enteng’s.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2010-12-25
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Enteng Kabisote 4: Okay ka, Fairy ko... The Beginning of the Legend
Overview: Mortal Enteng Kabisote (Vic Sotto) and his magical fairy wife continue to face danger and adventure in this fourth film based on the popular Filipino television series "OK Ka Fairy Ko." The hazards include a time-traveling mirror, an evil dragon lady, a vampirish villain, a gun-armed bad guy and the ever-present aswangs. As always, Enteng must rise to the challenges to protect his beloved family from all the potential mayhem.
Genres: Family Fantasy Action Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-12-25
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The Flor Contemplacion Story
Overview: The story of the Filipina domestic who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid is chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1995-06-07
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Hindi Pa Tapos Ang Labada Darling
Overview: A rich woman and a middle-class man have a happy marriage and five children, but petty jealousies begin to creep in, prompting the wife to flee.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Don't Cry For Me Papa
Overview: Paeng loves Rosita but married Aida for money. The children of Rosita led by Nonoy and Julie Vega suffered the consequences of Paeng's two families. But the side of Aida and his only child was also portrayed, to sort of show the both sides of the story.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-10-21
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Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
Overview: This second feature film based on the popular television series features two true legal cases. The first is of a nanny accused of kidnapping the child in her care, and the second is about how a rich family tries to cover up the murder of a poor man.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-05
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Pati ba Pintig ng Puso?
Overview: When Aldrin returns from the States, everyone is as ecstatic as his grandfather. But his reason for going home is not because of his lolo but his sister who is in an asylum. His vow is to take her away from their grandftaher who caused the early death of their parents. To avenge for what happened to his family, Aldrin plans a final revenge and that's when Jenna comes into his life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-31
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Desire
Overview: Three women who come from different backgrounds work hard to earn a living in Manila, but realize that they are victims of sexual exploitations. A television producer is forced to have sex with her boss in exchange for an opportunity to produce a new programme. That almost costs her marriage. A temporary teacher and her colleagues are sent by their principal to give a dance performance at a ministry officer's birthday party. They are gang-raped or almost gang-raped by the officer and his guests. A bus ticket seller accidentally kills one of the men who tries to gang-rape her, but all the bus passengers who witness the scene refuse to go to court to help her defending the charge of murder. Although the three women do not know each other, they end up taking the same bus leaving Manila and heading to the rural area.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1997-01-21
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Paranaque Bank Robbery
Overview: There was a robbery in the bank where Joselito Joseco (Gary Estrada) was employed and having adapted the guts and bravery of his idol, he was able to save the loot and shoot down the robbers.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-04-19
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Cross My Heart
Overview: A story of four people in love and how they come together.
Genres: Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-10-14
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Daddy's Little Darlings
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Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-06-15
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Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali?
Overview: Ted dreams of becoming rich and powerful. So he certainly doesn't want to marry his equally poor girlfriend, Nina. But when Ted introduces Nina to his rich, sick and old boss, Don Edmundo, his boss becomes infatuated with her. Ted persuades Nina to marry Don Edmundo, hoping for the old man's death and inheritance. Edmundo's daughter Lolit returns from the States and Nina is horrified when Ted marries her.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-11-13
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Desire
Overview: The movie tells a tale of a young Filipino woman who believes that her American father has died, but gets romantically involved with a man who might possibly be her father.Bessie is a young woman who was raised by her widowed mother, who tells her that her American air force father died in a car accident shortly before her birth. As Bessie nears graduation, she rebels against the plans of her devoted mother. Being strong-willed and romantic, she dreams of a challenging career and plans to seek out her late father's relatives in America. To earn money for the trip, she works as a model/dancer in a Manila disco. During one of her performances she meets Joe Hale, an American, who is in Manila to work in a friend's advertising firm. Joe and Bessie are attracted to each other, but before the attraction is acted upon, Bessie discovers that Joe might be her father. An investigation into the past is launched in order to find the truth about Bessie's parentage.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-12-25
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Igorota
Overview: An Igorot maiden falls in love with a man from the city. They insist on being married, in spite of the protests of the families.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1968-06-12
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Ulo Ng Gapo
Overview: Tony Espiritu is a man on the run. He is running for his life. He is running from his life. This action-drama film dramatizes the legend of the beginnings of Olongapo City
Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1985-03-07
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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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Three Faces of Love
Overview: Three stories of love starring Sharon Cuneta. The first, "I Love You, Moo-Moo" (directed by Leroy Salvador), is about a young bride who died on her honeymoon; the second, "Ang Silid" (directed by Lino Brocka) is about an interior decorator who investigates a forbidden room owned by a mysterious woman whose sister was murdered; and the third, "Katumbas ng Kahapon" (directed by Emmanuel Borlaza) follows a young woman torn between her abusive husband and her former lover who returned from the US.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1988-02-08
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Tuklaw
Overview: Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1986 directed by Carlo J. Caparas and starred Charito Solis, Nadia Montenegro, Anjo Yllana, Richard Gomez, Janice Jurado, Zandro Zamora, Lucita Soriano, Jaime Fabregas, and Robert Talabis.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-12-25
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Anak Badjao
Overview: Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1987 directed by Jose Antonio Alonzo and Jerry Tirazona and starred Anthony Alonzo, Charito Solis, Tony Santos Sr., Liza Lorena, Alicia Alonzo, Marithes Samson and Isadora.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-12-25
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Bakit Iisa Lamang Ang Puso?
Overview: The death of tycoon Ernesto Benitez left behind two daughters by different mothers.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-03-08
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Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
Overview: Babae...Ngayon at Kailanman is a film adaptation of three Filipino short story masterpieces: Nick Joaquin's "May Day Eve", Amador Daguio's "Wedding Dance" and Wilfrido Nollega's "Juego de Prenda.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-12-24
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Hanggang Ngayon Ika'y Minamahal
Overview: Restaurant owner Margot often reproaches her dentist husband Leo for his irresponsible and disorganized ways, reaching a point where Margot finds no reason for them to stay together. Margot wants out of their marriage and their temporary separation becomes difficult for their two kids Patricia and Pauline but a delight to Mrs. Perez, Margot’s meddling mother in-law who never liked her. Their estrangement eventually ends in annulment, a trying process for Margot who has to derogate Leo’s character in court to win her case. But after all, Leo still loves Margot despite her hurtful testimonies.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1997-04-29
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Walang Katapusang Tag-araw
Overview: Walang Katapusang Tag-araw focuses on two strong-willed women, Matilde and Binyang, who clawed themselves up, in almost simultaneous and parallel ascent to the good life. Set in Sampaloc, Manila in the 60s, the women's lives intertwine in their rivalry over Amando, scion of rags-to-riches neighbor gigolo, Leo.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-12-24
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Una Kang Naging Akin
Overview: Tragedy strikes when the helicopter that Nickis riding suddenly crashed in a remote island and authorities reported no survivor. The apparent death of Nick caused great grief to Vanessa, a socialte already betrothed to the young man. On the remote island, Nick meets Dr. Mallari, a marine biologist. Because of his memory loss, Nick introduces himself as Darwin. Dr. Mallari takes Darwin to his home where he introduces his daughter, Diosa, a beautiful painter. Darwin admits that he cannot recall his past and Diosa initially doubted his story. However, as time passes by, the two develop feelings for each other and have a child together. Darwin becomes involved in another accident that triggers the return of his past memories. He remembers that he is a wealthy businessman named Nick who is about to marry his beloved girlfriend Vanessa. With the return of his memory, Darwin's identity as well as Diosa and their child no longer exist in Nick's recollection.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-05-19
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Gabun
Overview: Based on a play by Tony Perez, this drama tackles infidelity and its strain on relationships.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-10-17
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Wherever You Are
Overview: A bereaved wife searchs for her lost husband, only to be found with no memory of her and a new woman in his life
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-07-08
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You're the Only One I Have Loved
Overview: Adela is the sheltered daughter of successful Dr. Maximo Sevilla. She has spent her life crocheting alone in the big house, and disappointed her father for failing to qualify for a career in law or medicine, and for lacking the confidence of her departed mother. Adela vainly struggles to cultivate elegance, until she meets and falls for the charms of striking David Javier.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1992-06-04
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Ipagpatawad Mo
Overview: A married couple who try to make their marriage work despite the fact that both of them are career-oriented and that there are tensions created by the prescence of their first-born child, Mike Jr., who turns out to have autism.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-10-23
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Joey Boy Munti: 15 anyos ka sa Muntinlupa
Overview: A rich girl dies in childbirth, leaving the baby with her grief-stricken husband. Her parents kidnap the infant but he abducts the little boy back. Poor and jobless, the father is now faced with the responsibility of providing for his son.
Genres: Thriller Action Crime
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-03-30
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Selfish Desires
Overview: A story of an young girl who tries to escape from memories of the past and while doing so she alienates herself from her family. Since she was a little girl, Clarissa has always wanted to get out of the slums that she lives in. She has always been close to her rich god-mother Monina Gardamonte and to Monina's daughter, Therese. Too close in fact that she confides to her god-mother more than to her own mother, Naty and her elder sister, Nancy. Because of her closeness to her god-mother, Clarissa tasted the high life and has always wanted to be a part of it. When she grew up, she became more determined to be a part of high society, and Clarissa takes every opportunity at all cost to achieve her desires.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-06-28
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Baleleng and the Golden Mermaid
Overview: Baleleng, an orphan, wished upon a star to find her parents, Little did she know that this same star who lead her to meet Perlita, her guardian - a golden mermaid. With the star as her guide, Baleleng embarks on her quest to find her family.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Horror
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1989-01-04
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Spark in the Dark
Overview: The lives of a newly married couple and their mutual friend unravel after the wife becomes the victim of a gang rape during a honeymoon.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-06-27
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Init
Overview: A mother and daughter falls madly in love with mysterious stranger Emil Santos.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-01-26
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A Time for Dying
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Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1970-02-14
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Gabi Kung Sumikat Ang Araw
Overview: A cursed woman who is beautiful woman at night but transforms into a hukluban, an aging old woman, by sunrise. Immortal, the woman can only hope for true love to break the curse.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-07-26
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Naked Island: Butil-ulan
Overview: After the death of his father, Alex goes back to his native island to find inner peace. There he finds three girls longing for him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-06-17
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Sensual
Overview: Written by Jose Javier Reyes. Produced by Regal Films. Starring Barbara Benitez, Lito Gruet, and Charito Solis. Opened on February 22, the first day of 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1986-02-21
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Emily
Overview: A story about a young woman who was adopted by a woman who held a secret grudge against her family.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1960-06-03
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Rosa Mistica
Overview: A Filipino fantasy/horror anthology starring Snooky Serna. In "Mga Puting Rosas ni Rosalie", Rosalie dies in a freak accident on the day of her wedding to Mike, who's only after her money. With the help of the white rose, she comes back to earth to correct what is wrong. In "Mga Pulang Rosas ni Rosanna", Rosanna is the daughter of a mausoleum caretaker who happens to be the soulmate of the mysterious heir, Ramil, the victim of a curse of Satan's disciple, Lucila. In "Mga Dilaw Rosas ni Rosario", Rosario or Osang, a maid with an ugly facade, falls in love with a man named Dio.
Genres: Horror Fantasy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1987-03-03
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Enteng and the Shaolin Kid
Overview: A movie with Vic Sotto.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1996-01-01
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Pieta: Book 2
Overview: Rigor dies but in Marta's fear that Noel might turn out like his amoral father, she raises her son with an iron hand.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-09-15
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Pieta
Overview:
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-06-23
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Okay ka, Fairy ko!
Overview: Evil Queen Luka (Tetchie) must meet a quota of wicked dead to regulary feed their guardian dragon or lose her throne to Moynita. Moynita wins the queenship after capturing Aiza. To win her back, the dragon must be killed. Only Enteng, Aiza's father, can save her.
Genres: Family Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-12-25
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Okay ka, Fairy ko! Part 2
Overview: Okay ka, fairy ko movie sequel.
Genres: Family Fantasy Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-25
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Bocaue Pagoda Tragedy
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1995-02-14
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Megamol
Overview: A rich old lady, who was dying, hired a detective agency to go in search of her long lost granddaughter. Lacking the manpower for the job, janitor Andrew was passed off as a private detective. He located the missing girl who was working as a sales lady.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1994-08-03
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Charito, I Love You
Overview: A story about a young man who falls in love with a girl named Charito.
Genres: Romance Comedy Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1956-02-09
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₱10,000 Pag-ibig
Overview: Claudo thought that money was everything until Loida taught him that love is not on a cash and carry basis.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1957-09-07
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Kung Ako'y Mahal Mo
Overview: Ramon is wrongfully imprisoned after killing a man who was attempting to rape a woman he witnessed while driving down a dark highway. That woman, Lydia, fails to testify in his defense and Ramon vows to never forgive that person ever again. Their fates become intertwined after both fall in love with each other, unbeknownst to their past accident.
Genres: Crime Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1960-11-05
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Niña Bonita
Overview: Citas is a rich but very spoiled girl who insists on marrying a man who is obviously only after her money. While holed up in their vacation house in Baguio, she manages to escape and in a bus, meets a seasoned newspaper reporter, who is in dire need of a scoop.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1955-06-19
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Dahlia
Overview: A Story of boy meets girl
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1960-07-03
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Dama Juana Gang
Overview: A story about a mischievous youth group.
Genres: Drama Action Music
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1956-09-01
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Big Shot
Overview: An actress Chrisy gets tired of her onscreen partner, so the studio made a nationwide search for a new lead actor. One day Robert gets scouted by Chrisy the only problem is Robert is already in love with Trining a woman from his province.
Genres: Music Romance Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1956-09-11
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Beerhouse
Overview: Three distinct yet interwoven stories of various women and their ordinary experiences living not-so-ordinary lifestyles. Seedy, realistic, and raw.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1977-07-08
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Minsan, May Isang Ina
Overview: A mother juggles her family's dying publishing house along with her troubled relationship with her three daughters.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-12-02
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Sandata at Pangako
Overview: A working-class man gets embroiled in an illegal syndicate while trying to make a living.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1961-04-29
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Sanay
Overview: This is a story of love about a man and woman in which the mother of the former comes between them. The ignominy suffered by the woman (Eliza) from the mother of the man he loved, motivated her to do well in life and also avenge the insult hurled to her. Her child entrusted to her sister grew and became liberated and unfortunately landed in a whorehouse. See how she (Venus) was able to extricate herself from this predicament and eventually be reunited with her mother once more.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-10
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Teenage Marriage
Overview: Two teenage couples realize that marriage isn't child's play and takes maturity and selflessness, as well as love, to make it work.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1984-08-16
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Exploitation
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-01-21
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Dear Mama
Overview: Director: Mel Chionglo Writer: Raquel Villavicencio (story & screenplay) Stars: Snooky Serna, Julie Vega, Janice de Belen, Charito Solis, Gloria Romero, Laurice Guillen Alicia Alonzo, Rey ‘PJ’ Abellana, Manilyn Reynes, Jaypee De Guzman, Emil Sandoval
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-05-03
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Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko
Overview: Gabriel is torn between the woman he’s married with and another woman whom he has fallen deeply in love with while she was away.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1995-07-27
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Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador Ng Cebu
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Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1993-07-05
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The Hunted
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Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1970-06-14
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Babae sa likod ng salamin
Overview: A WOMAN WITH TWO PERSONALITIES. A wife by day - a mistress by night.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-06-23
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Mga Tinik ng Babae
Overview: Secret muna.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-02-03
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Sinner or Saint
Overview: A RESTLESS YOUNG WOMAN FAILS AS A WIFE AND MOTHER , LEAVES HER FAMILY FOR THE CITY, AND GETS INVOLVED WITH A NUMBER OF MEN. FRUSTRATED AT FINDING A SATISFACTORY RELATIONSHIP, SHE HEADS BACK FOR HOME BUT DEATH OVERTAKES HER.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-01
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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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Mga Batang City Jail
Overview: Angelito leads a group of young ex-convicts who will risk going back to prison in order to fight a notorious syndicate.
Genres: Action
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1991-12-20
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Ang Boyfriend Kong Kano
Overview: In this riotous comedy, Italian import model-turned-actor Dani Diovanni plays an abandoned half-American teenager who catches the fancy of screwball Maricel Soriano who plays the role of a comely lass from Pagsanjan.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-03-11
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Parang Kailan Lang
Overview: Two sisters fall for the same man, a doctor. The older sister meets him when both are medical students; the younger one meets him when he treats a grave ailment for her. This is the Tagalog version of the Visayan film 'Usahay.'
Genres: Drama
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1983-04-08
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