CLODUALDO DEL MUNDO'S "KAMAY NI CAIN" (1957)

Kamay ni Cain (1957) by Clodualdo del Mundo was another komiks serial novel made and adapted into movies. The novel, serialized in Pilipino Komiks was illustrated expertly by Fred Carrillo. The movie, on the hand, was handled and directed masterfully by the great Gerry de Leon. The young FPJ, who was nominated for that year's Famas Best Supporting actor, portrayed the role of a villain to lead star Zaldy Zshornack.

"SI MANAGER!" --- ISANG PAGBIBIGAY RESPETO MULA SA ISANG 'STUNTMAN'

I received this emotional message in my comment box from one Zaldy Lazaro, who identified himself as a stuntman and had worked with FPJ in many of his films.

“talagang iisa lang ang hari ng pelikulang pilipino hanggang ngayon ay walang makapapalit kay fpj, matagal din akong nakasama sa mga pelikula nya bilang stuntman at personal kong napatunayan ang kababaang loob at pusong makamasa ni fpj o na higit na kilala sa tawag na "manager" sya lang ang tanging hari na makakasama mo sa kulitan, kantyawan, biruan at tawanan na di mo iisiping siya ag idolo mong hari ng aksyon. sapagkat likas sa kanya na maging malapit sa mga mababang tao o mahirap nakakatuwa pag naaalala ko na kung minsan pag tumawa si manager matagal at halos di makapag trabaho sa kakatawa humahagikgik nakakatuwa dahil pati ikaw madadala sa kanyang tawa. nakalulungkot lang isipin na di ko na muli pang maririnig ang tawang iyon. kaya naman ako kahit lalaki di ko napigilang mapaluha ng pumanaw ang taong pinagkautangan ko ng minsan ng aking hanapbuhay, napakabait ni manager. iba siya at wala ng pwedeng pumantay sa nagiisang hari dahil siya lamang ang HINUBOG at PINANDAY ng panginoong maykapal upang magbigay saya sa puso at isipan ng bawat pilipino. iisa lang ang FERNANDO POE JR. kung saan ka man naroon manager maraming maraming salamat po!”

Zaldy Lazaro

stuntman

VIRGILIO REDONDO'S "TATLONG BARAHA" (1961)

Tatlong Baraha (1961)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Amado Cortez and Eddie Rodriguez/ Cecilia Lopez, Lyn D'Amour, Gloria Sevila/ Directed by Fely Crisostomo

Tatlong Baraha tells of three friends known for their individual expertise in different kinds of weapons (gun, knife and bullwhip) who parted ways because of differences. Who will win in the end? Writer-illustrator Virgilio Redondo, creator of Palos and Gagamba, was able to keep his readers in suspense during its serial run in Espesyal Komiks in 1961. The komiks serial novel was eventually adapted into movies by Hollywood FarEast Production, the same outfit that made FPJ a box-office action star in Markado in 1960. FPJ played the role of Orlando, the knife wielder, Amado Cortez as Merlin Mendez, the fast drawing gunslinger and Eddie Rodriguez as bullwhip-lashing Roldan Mojica.

Tatlong Baraha- Story and penned by Virgilio Redondo/ serialized in Espesyal Komiks/ 1961

F.V. COCHING'S "MASIKIP ANG DAIGDIG" (1962)

Fernando Poe Jr., starred in Francisco V. Coching serial novel, Masikip ang Daigdig (serialized in Pilipino Komiks) in 1962.

Masikip ang Daigdig (1962)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Aura Aurea, Mina Aragon, Lauro Delgado, Ramon D' Salva, Oscar Roncal and Eddie Fernandez/ Directed by Cirio H. Santiago

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Pilipino Komiks/ 1962

F.V. COCHING'S "LABAN SA LAHAT" (1958)- KOMIKS SERIAL

"Laban sa Lahat" (1958)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Leonor Vergara, Lauro Delgado, Oscar Roncal, Elvira Reyes, Belen Velasco, Jose Garcia/ Directed by Cirio H. Santiago

In 1958, the young Fernando Poe, Jr., only 19 and a prized contract star of Premiere Productions, starred in "Laban sa Lahat,' based from a novel by Francisco V. Coching. The story centers around a young man named Lupo, who was wrongly and falsely accused of a crime. Leonor Vergara co-starred as his love interest.

Liwayway Magasin/ 1958

NEMESIO E. CARAVANA'S "12 KUBA" (1963): KOMIKS SERIAL

"12 Kuba" (1963)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Cecilia Lopez, Johnny Monteiro, Carol Varga, Lauro Delgado, Juliet Pardo, Carlos Salazar, Jose Romulo, Eddie Fernandez, Oscar Roncal, Renato Robles, Lito Anzures/ Directed by Nemesio Caravana

Fernando Poe, Jr. starred as a dashing prince disguised as a hunchback in "12 Kuba," another komiks-adapted movie, from the novel created by Nemesio Caravana. It appeared on the pages of Liwayway Magasin with Ruben Yandoc providing the illustration.

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Liwayway Magasin/ 1963
From the collection of Steve Santos
(Unang Labas Blog)

NEMESIO E. CARAVANA'S "SAKRISTAN MAYOR" (1961): KOMIKS SERIAL

Sakristan Mayor, a komiks novel by Nemesio E. Caravana, was serialized in Liwayway Magasin in 1961. It was adapted into the big screen with the young action star Fernando Poe, Jr., in the lead role. He portrayed the role of Pedro, a sakristan, out to " solve the mystery of a headless ghost and clean the town of banditry and lawlessness."

Liwayway/1961
(Thanks to Steve Santos of Unang Labas blog for the komiks materials.)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IDOL!

FPJ in his familiar pose.
He would have turned 70 today.

"ANG LEON AT ANG KUTING" (1980)

This is probably the first time this movie, "Ang Leon at ang Kuting" was shown on TV. I was able to watch it at Cinema One late this afternoon, 3 pm. To those who missed it, there will be a replay on August 12, Wednesday at 1:30 am. The plot was almost the same as that of "Ang Leon at ang Daga," but with minor twists. It starred Fernando Poe, Jr. and the cute six-year old Sheryl Cruz, the daughter of 60s popular love team, Rosemarie (Sonora) and Ricky Belmonte.

Ang Leon at ang Kuting (1980)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Sheryl Cruz, Sandy Andolong, Leopoldo Salcedo, Dencio Padilla/ Directed by Armando A. Herrera

See: Lobby Card of "Ang Leon at ang Kuting"

MS. SUSAN ROCES FEATURED AT SENIORS MAGAZINE/ JULY 2009

The latest issue of Seniors Magazine features The Queen of Philippines Movies as "she faces senior years with strength." The 8-pages article was written by Bibsy M. Carballo. Please click images below to read the article in full.