In 1963, for its first anniversary presentation, FPJ Productions released "Ito ang Maynila," starring filmdom's two top action stars, Fernando Poe, Jr. and Joseph Estrada. It tells of two friends on opposite sides of the law.
Two young men from the province, Narding (Fernando Poe, Jr.) and Pepe (Joseph Estrada) ventured and tried they luck in the big city. They went to their respective relatives in one of the crowded slums in Manila. Soon, they met and became good friends. As they adapt to the ways of city life, Narding, a mechanic, was able to land a job in a motor shop, while Pepe was hired as a jeepney driver.
Pepe’s life got messed up when he got linked to a gang (Max, Paquito, etal) and led the group in a series of robberies and holdups. He even lured Narding to his side for fast money. Narding, for his part, tried t persuade Pepe to abandon his illegal activities but to no avail. Fate had its way and Pepe met a tragic end.
"Ito ang Maynila" (1963)
FPJ Productions
First Anniversary Offering
Released thru Tagalog Ilang-ILang Productions
Release Date April 30, 1963/ Boulevard
A DZXL Radio Serial
Story Tina Loy
Direction Efren Reyes
Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Joseph Estrada, Rebecca, Melinda Molina, Max Alvarado, Vicente Liwanag, Dencio Padilla, Danilo Jurado, Jay Ilagan and Paquito Diaz/ Guest star- Jess Lapid
Here's one of the many hilarious scenes in the movie, where the two try to outwit and outsmart or put one on the other with funny consequences.
Courtesy of FPJ Productions
FPJ in one of the many fighting senes in the movie. The boy in the scene was Jay Ilagan with comedian Dencio Padilla. This clip was previously uploaded.
Courtesy of FPJ Productions
Gala Premiere of "Ito ang Maynila"
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