DENCIO PADILLA IN A STAR-STUDDED MOVIE, "ISKOROKOTOY" (1981)/ FPJ IN CAMEO ROLE

Fernando Poe, Jr., Joseph Estrada, Eddie Garcia, Vilma Santos, Phillip Salvador, Robert Jaworski, Francis Arnaiz and other big names in local cinema and sports, appeared in cameo roles in support to comedian Dencio Padilla's starring role in "Iskorokotoy" in 1981. The movie was directed by Danny Ochoa.

"Iskorokotoy" (1981)

GPS Films

Release Date February 13, 1981

Direction Danny Ochoa

Cast Dencio Padilla/ with an-all star cast (in cameo roles)

FERNANDO POE, JR., LIZ ALINDOGAN, BENTOT, JR., PAQUITO DIAZ, LITO ANZURES, VICTOR BRAVO AND MAX ALVARADO IN "ANG PANDAY" (1980)

Ang Panday was FPJ's official entry in the 1980 Metro Manila Film Festival. It went on to bag the festival's top grosser and once again reaffirmed FPJ's stature as the filmdom's top moneymaker and undisputed top box-office star. The movie was adapted from a popular Pilipino Komiks serial novel by veteran writer-director Carlo J. Caparas. The first issue came out in March 19, 1979 and became an instant hit among komiks readers.

"Ang Panday" (1980)

FPJ Productions

1980 Metro Manila Film Festival Entry

Release Date December 25, 1980

Story Carlo J. Caparas

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Ronwaldo Reyes

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Liz Alindogan, Bentot, Jr., Paquito Diaz, Lito Anzures, Victor Bravo,

Martha Sevilla, Max Laurel, Bert Olivar, Vic Varrion and Max Alvarado

"Ang Panday"

Serailzed in Pilipino Komiks

Nobela ni Carlo J. Caparas

Guhit ni Steve Gan

Here's the first two issues of that much talked-about novel that made the name Carlo J. Caparas a household name.

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The movie was digitally restored and remastered.

CONRAD POE (IN THE TITLE ROLE), AZENITH BRIONES, WITH SPECIAL GUEST STARS, FERNANDO POE, JR., TONY FERRER AND OTHER BIG STARS IN "BOY NEGRO" (1980)

"Boy Negro" (1980)

RDO Film Circle

Release Date December 11, 1980

Direction Johnny Wood

Cast Conrad Poe (in the title role), Azenith Briones/ Special Guest Stars- Fernando Poe, Jr., Tony Ferrer and other big stars

FERNANDO POE, JR., TONY FERRER, WITH BAMBI ARAMBULO, PAQUITO DIAZ, LEOPOLDO SALCEDO, DENCIO PADILLA, JOSE ROMULO IN "ANG AGILA AT ANG FALCON" (1980)

 

"Ang Agila at ang Falcon" (1980)

FPJ Productions

A Margarita Presentation

Release Date October 16, 1980

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Armando A. Herrera

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Tony Ferrer/ Also Starring Bambi Arambulo, Paquito Diaz, Leopoldo Salcedo, Dencio padilla, Jose Romulo, Victor Bravo, Robert Talabis and Nick Romano/ Guest Stars- Coney Reyes, Anna Gonzales, Myrna Velasco, Liza Alindogan and Jillian Kesner

Fernando Poe, Jr (as Agila) and Tony Ferrer (as Falcon) interrogate a suspect in this scene from FPJ Productions' "Ang Agila at ang Falcon."

FERNANDO POE, JR., LITO LAPID, WITH JENNIFER CORTES, BAMBI ARAMBULO, PAQUITO DIAZ, DENCIO PADILLA IN "KALIBRE .45" (1980)

"Kalibre .45" (1980)

Mirick Films International

Release Date September 5, 1980

Produced by Jesse Chua

Direction Nilo Saez

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Lito Lapid/ Also Starring Jennifer Cortes, Bambi Arambulo, Paquito Diaz, Dencio Padilla, Romeo Rivera, Dick Israel and Mary Walter/ With a special participation of Eddie Garcia and a cast of thousands

FERNANDO POE, JR., SHERYL CRUZ, WITH SANDY ANDOLONG, LEOPOLDO SALCEDO, DENCIO PADILLA IN "ANG LEON AT ANG KUTING" (1980)

"Ang Leon at ang Kuting" (1980)

FPJ Productions

Release Date June 12, 1980

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Armando A. Herrera

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Sheryl Cruz/ Also Starring Sandy Andolong, Leopoldo Salcedo, Dencio Padilla

FERNANDO POE, JR., AMALIA FUENTES, CHRISTOPHER DE LEON, EDDIE GARCIA, CHARO SANTOS, ELIZABETH OROPESA, JAY ILAGAN, CHANDA ROMERO IN EDDIE ROMERO'S "AGUILA" (1980)

"Aguila" (1980)

Bancom Audiovision Corporation

Release Date February 14, 1980

Cinematography Mike de Leon

Art Direction Mel Chionglo

Music Ryan Cayabyab

Associate Producer Raffy Fabie

Executive Producer Jackie Atienza

Direction Eddie Romero

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Amalia Fuentes, Christopher de Leon, Elizabeth Oropesa, Eddie Garcia, Jay Ilagan, Chanda Romero, Charo Santos, Daria Ramirez, Celia Rodriguez, Orestes Ojeda, Susan Valdez, Andrea Andolong, Johnny Delgado, Conrad Poe

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Philippine Panorama/ February 3, 1980

"At a cost of P5M and a cast of thousands, two years in the making and three hours and a half long, 'Aguila' soars through the private life of a Filipino and the history of his country" says the banner of the Cover Story article of the February 3, 1980 issue of Philippine Panorama on FPJ's 1980 epic movie. The article was written by Chelo R. Banal

"The movie is called "Aguila" and contrary to what is being whispered about by birdwatchers, it isn't about an eagle that preys on parish priests. It took 12 stars, 60 production staff and crewmen, 7,000 extras, 120 different locations, and 100 days to film 204 pages of script about the life of Daniel Aguila which traverses the 1890s to the 1970s."

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The movie, "Aguila" chronicles the passionate saga of the life and times of the Aguila family headed by the elderly Daniel Aguila (Fernando Poe, Jr.). Spanning a period of 80 years, beginning with the 1896 Philippine Revolution up to the 70s, Aguila's family is unraveled through flashbacks and memories. Three movie clips of the movie were uploaded showing Aguila as he aged, in his thirties, as a military officer stationed in Mindanao, during the American occupation---

As a 61 year-old retiree, who was having an affair with a young woman (portrayed by a young and seductive Daria Ramirez).

And at 88, a very, very old man who was frustrated with his life in the city, finally seen peace and serenity among the Aetas in Mindanao. After a long search, he was found by his son, Mari (Christopher de Leon), where the young Aguila was enlightened on the true value and meaning of life. “Huwag mo na linlangin ang sarili mo, anak. Hindi ako ang hinahanap mo sa kabuuan ng iyong paglalakbay. Ang tunay na hinahanap mo ay kahulugan," declares the elder Aguila, Daniel (played by FPJ) as he talks and advises his son (Christopher de Leon) why he decides to stay with the Aeta. This concluding part of the three-and-half hour epic movie can be viewed below---

Courtesy of Bancom Audiovision

FERNANDO POE, JR., TINA MONASTERIO, YVETTE CHRISTINE, PAQUITO DIAZ, LITO ANZURES, VIC DIAZ, BENTOT, JR., ROMY DIAZ AND MAX ALVARADO IN "ANG LIHIM NG GUADALUPE" (1979)

"Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe" (1979)

FPJ Productions

Official Entry to the 5th Metro Manila Film Festival

Release Date December 25, 1979

Story Pablo S. Gomez

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Armando A. Herrera

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Tina Monasterio, Yvette Christine, Paquito Diaz, Lito Anzures, Vic Diaz, Bentot, Jr., Romy Diaz and Max Alvarado

FERNANDO POE, JR., SUSAN ROCES, WITH DENCIO PADILLA, TINA LOY, JERRY PONS, SUBAS HERRERO, VIC VARRION IN "MAHAL... GINAGABI KA NA NAMAN" (1979)

"Mahal... Ginagabi Ka Na Naman" (1979)

FPJ Productions

Release Date December 7, 1979

Title Song sung by Geraldine

Story Pablo S. Gomez

Screenplay Fred Navarro

Cinematography Sergio Lobo

Music and Direction Pablo Vergara

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr., Susan Roces/ Also starring Dencio Padilla, Tina Loy, Jerry Pons, Subas Herrero, Vic Varrion/ Featuring Metring david, Ely Roque, Mely tagasa, Popoy, Moody Diaz, Palito/ Special participation of Trixia Gomez, Yvonne Salcedo and Geraldine/ Guest star- Rod Navarro

FERNANDO POE, JR., CHARO SANTOS, JULIE VEGA AND ROLAND DANTES, WITH PAQUITO DIAZ, VIC DIAZ, JOONEE GAMBOA, RUEL VERNAL IN "DURUGIN SI TOTOY BATO" (1979)

"Durugin si Totoy Bato" (1979)

FPJ Productions

Release Date November 9, 1979

Serialized in Modern Romances and True Confessions Mazazine

Story Carlo J. Caparas

Screenplay Eddie Romero

Cinematography Ben Lobo

Music Ernani Cuenco

Direction Armando A. Herrera

Cast Fernando Poe, Jr,, Charo Santos, Julie Vega and Roland Dantes/ Also Starring Paquito Diaz, Vic Diaz, Joonee Gamboa, Ruel Vernal, Anita Linda, Nello Nayo, Victor Bravo, Vic Varrion, Max Laurel

"Durugin si Totoy Bato"

Nobela ni Carlo J. Caparas

Guhit ni Gonzales

Inilathala sa Modern Romances and True Confessions Magazine/1979

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