Ibong Adarna

Ibong Adarna 1941

1

Based on the popular Filipino fairytale, Three princes are in search of a mythical bird, the Ibong Adarna, not only for the cure to the ailing king but also to rival for the rightful claim to the throne.

1941

Moments in a Stolen Dream

Moments in a Stolen Dream 1977

6.40

A coming-of-age story of college student Joey, who's lost all sense of direction. His only inspiration is music, but he is yet to finish writing a song. His life changes when he meets Ana and his world is suddenly turned upside-down.

1977

Venganza

Venganza 1958

7.00

Simon sets out to avenge his bride's death at the hands of the bandit Martinico and by accident, he captures Martinico's bride-to-be Belen and uses her to find Martinico.

1958

Malvarosa

Malvarosa 1958

6.00

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.

1958

Anak ni Waray

Anak ni Waray 1958

1

Your favourite love team plus the Philippines' newest heart-throb and the scree's most seductive siren.

1958

Huk sa Bagong Pamumuhay

Huk sa Bagong Pamumuhay 1953

6.50

Carding, the anti-Japanese guerrilla turned Huk rebel when his family's land is taken over by the greedy landlord while Maxie, the communist recruiter who assures Carding that only a communist can be a true Filipino; however it was Jesus, Carding's brother-in-law who shoots Carding in the arm foiling his attempt to escape the military.

1953

Principe Teñoso

Principe Teñoso 1942

1

The first film adaptation of the popular corrido/awit of the same name about a prince disguised as a deformed beggar.

1942

Tumbalik Na Daigdig

Tumbalik Na Daigdig 1953

1

A story about a young architect and his friend who goes to the province to build a church Upon their arrival they notice something peculiar, it seems that the place was primarily inhabited by women they soon learn that it was due to most men enlisted and perished in the war. Lacking the manpower to build the church he started to hire women as construction workers, he then meets this particular woman.

1953

Rodrigo de Villa

Rodrigo de Villa 1952

1

A battle starts with invasion of Turkey to the Castille. Queen Isabella of Castille and Lozano betray King Alfonso and decide to help Turkey. Attacked from the external and internal sides, King Alfonso and his loyal swordsman Rodrigo de Villa are arrested, while Lozano and Isabella become the king and queen of Castille.

1952

Satur

Satur 1951

1

Cristina, a pretty young neighborhood girl, is pursued by the mysterious Satur, a wealthy but mysterious young man. Cristina, however, is engaged to Sendong, a young farmer. When Cristina's mother is taken suddenly ill and there appears to be no hope of recovery, Satur says that can cure her in exchange for Cristina being promised to him. Desperate, Cristina agrees and her mother pulls through. Cristina and Sendong soon find out that she may have well made a deal with the devil.

1951

The Sea Gypsies

The Sea Gypsies 1957

6.00

Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala Amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala Amai and vice versa, the Tausugs plot to break up the union of the happy couple.

1957

Will Your Heart Beat Faster?

Will Your Heart Beat Faster? 1980

7.20

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.

1980

Big Shot

Big Shot 1956

1

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.

1956

Kundiman ng Lahi

Kundiman ng Lahi 1959

1

A coming-of-age story of a barrio lass in a patriarchal archipelago.

1959

No Place to Hide

No Place to Hide 1956

1

Some pellets containing a deadly virus are carried by two boys on the run through the Philippines.

1956

Hukom Roldan

Hukom Roldan 1957

1

An incorruptible and dedicated judge, known as Hukom Roldan, whose once quaint and quiet family life was shattered when he handed a verdict unfavorable to his erstwhile and powerful friend, Don Silvestre. Humiliated, an evil scheme was hatched by Don Silvestre that would place the judge’s wife, Chita in a very uncompromising position making the judge suspect that she really committed an adulterous relationship. He succeeded and the couple separated. The irony of it all was that Judge Roldan, who has been just and fair in all his court decisions, swiftly and readily ‘convicted’ his wife without knowing her side and was convinced of the whole thing.

1957

Handang Matodas

Handang Matodas 1956

1

When a daredevil taxi driver meets a pampered heiress... what a fracas!

1956

Gitano

Gitano 1949

1

The story deals with the gaieties and frolics of Gypsies led by Ricardo, shown here dancing with Ramona.

1949

Lapu-Lapu

Lapu-Lapu 1955

6.00

Lapu-Lapu who defeated Spanish invaders on then land of Mactan.

1955