Bembol Roco
notum enim: Acting
dies natalis: 1953-11-20
Locus Natus: Manila, Philippines
Et ut: Rafael Roco, Rafael Roco Jr.
Iligpit si Bobby Ortega: Markang Bungo 2
This film is based on a true story of Baguio City police officer Bobby Ortega.
release : 1995.01.01popularis : 1.601
Ang M.O.N.A.Y ni Mr. Shooli
A 2007 Filipino satire written and directed by Jun Urbano
release : 2007.03.21popularis : 1.294
Markova: Comfort Gay
Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers,...
release : 2000.12.25popularis : 3.808
Ikaw Pa... Eh Love Kita
A man who vows to fight for justice (Lito Lapid) and a hard-hitting TV reporter (Maricel Soriano) are forced to work together to escape the people...
release : 1995.08.02popularis : 0.956
Biokids
Five kids are rewarded with extraordinary powers by an aging scientist. Their mission is to correct the wrong and injustice in the world. With...
release : 1990.04.03popularis : 2.016
Manila Is Full of Men Named Boy
An estranged son purchases a child who can drink and smoke to impress his father.
release : 2019.03.09popularis : 1.012
Manila in the Claws of Light
Julio, a young fisherman from a provincial village, descends into social alienation as he arrives in Manila to search for his loved one.
release : 1975.07.16popularis : 10.914
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
A one-of-a-kind legacy project produced by TBA Studios, Habambuhay is a homage to the centennial anniversary of Philippine cinema–an...
release : 2019.10.12popularis : 2.799
Pinay, American Style
PX, short for Paula Xavier (Vilma Santos) was an illegal alien in New York City. She’s broke and waiting for her fiancé to fulfill his...
release : 1979.06.29popularis : 2.421
Thy Womb
A Bajau midwife copes with the irony of her own infertility amid the deprivations of her gypsy community in Tawi-Tawi. A saga of island life stuck...
release : 2012.12.24popularis : 3.696
Pabling
A playboy and a simple girl from the provinces try to make it in the big city.
release : 1981.07.17popularis : 2.03
Fable of the Fish
Impoverished, childless and living in a garbage dump, Miguel and Lina become instant celebrities when Lina miraculously becomes pregnant. But Lina...
release : 2011.07.16popularis : 3.284
Amigo
Rafael is a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War. When U.S. troops occupy his village, Rafael comes under...
release : 2011.08.19popularis : 3.081
Tinik
This is a sober and impartial study of homosexuality through the story of a middle-aged gay couturier and his attempts at keeping his dignity amidst...
release : 2013.09.11popularis : 3.004
Matang agila
Phillip Ko directs this low-budget Phillippine action film.
release : 1997.12.10popularis : 1.13
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
"Pag-puti ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak" is a pulsating love story that recaptures the nostalgic fifties, the exciting era of mass hysteria, and the...
release : 1978.07.15popularis : 4.775
Three Godless Years
A woman fell in love with a Japanese soldier, during the Japanese Occupation in the Philippines. The whole town turned against her.
release : 1976.11.18popularis : 4.309
Lino: His Art and Life
A documentary TV special on the life of Lino Brocka, released in 1998 for Pinoy Blockbuster Original.
release : 1998.01.01popularis : 0.734
Kampus?
Suzette thinks she’s liberated woman who doesn’t believe in marriage. On the other hand her boyfriend, Norman, keeps on proposing. These...
release : 1978.07.21popularis : 0.885
Pieta
Pieta follows Isaac who tries to navigate the outside world after spending years in jail for killing his father.
release : 2023.12.22popularis : 1.784
Bulaklak ng Maynila
A woman who falls under the sway of a crime boss plots to bring him down after a horrible betrayal in this drama from the Philippines. Azun...
release : 1999.12.29popularis : 4.376
Kapitan Paile: Hindi Kita Iiwanang Buhay!
That's why they hate his guts. Go find him in the streets of Makati, but do not cross his path! 'Cause his business is putting bullets into your...
release : 1990.10.11popularis : 3.103
The Tenants
It proceeds to document the stages of sugar production once in the mill then shifts to the unrest outside where a sakada was shot to death by one of...
release : 1976.02.20popularis : 1.308
Kontrobersyal
Brocka's potboiler about the rise of a starlet is the quintessential rags-to-riches, prey-turned-predator story, brimming with true-life anecdotes...
release : 1981.03.20popularis : 1.388
Three
"Faith, Love, Time, and Dr. Lazaro," "Tata Selo," and "Sandaang Damit;" three short stories written by three multi-awarded Filipino fiction writers,...
release : 2014.11.08popularis : 0.876
Isa-dalawa-tatlo: Ang tatay kong kalbo
Medel (Bembol Roco) is a petty thief who gives his earnings to his neighbors who needs it but his felonious activities stopped when he marries Frieda...
release : 1978.02.02popularis : 2.557
Fight for Us
Set during the post-Marcos regime in a remote village of Dolores, chronicles the life of Jimmy Cordero, a political prisoner who have just been freed...
release : 1989.05.24popularis : 5.541
Carnivore
Student wants to join a fraternity and has to endure live endangering tests in order to do so.
release : 2008.10.18popularis : 3.284
Gabi ng Lagim Ngayon
Ancestral home to a wealthy family is being haunted by malevolent spirits. On other side of town, evil creatures are lurking.
release : 1980.07.10popularis : 1.125
'Merika
A story about a Filipina immigrant nurse's struggle to survive in the United States.
release : 1984.09.24popularis : 1.296
Donsol
About two lonely people who met during the whaleshark watching season in Donsol, Sorsogon.
release : 2006.09.02popularis : 1.156
Tuli
The daughter of a circumciser rebels and challenges the status quo when she is asked to take over her father's job.
release : 2005.10.12popularis : 2.003
After All
In this time and age, who would ever believe that Reincarnation still exists and that finding one’s “Soulmate” has already become a...
release : 2024.02.28popularis : 2.201
The Year of Living Dangerously
Australian journalist Guy Hamilton travels to Indonesia to cover civil strife in 1965. There—on the eve of an attempted coup—he befriends...
release : 1982.12.17popularis : 13.209
Blindfold
James is a gym instructor by day and a student by night, who struggles to keep both ends meet. Standing as the family bread winner, he is determined...
release : 2015.06.26popularis : 1.194
Aswang
In this movie, the abuwak race is being threatened by extinction. The only way they can grow in numbers again is through the rare ability that only...
release : 2011.11.02popularis : 6.807
Forever and a Day
Eugene arrives in Bukidnon with only one intention: to forget his problems at work. But when he meets Raffy and as they travel and go on ridiculous...
release : 2011.06.15popularis : 1.362
Miss You Like Crazy
Everything is falling into place for Alan Alvarez. With an impending high ranking promotion and four years of stable relationship with his dream...
release : 2010.02.24popularis : 3.258
K'na, The Dreamweaver
When Kana, a young T'boli woman, becomes a dreamweaver, she has the chance to weave together her village's warring clans. But, will she give up true...
release : 2014.08.02popularis : 1.077
First Day High
The journey in solving the greatest mysteries of life begins on the first day of school. Brainy Indy, MVP MJ2, Sosy Pre, Rebel Gael and Nice Guy...
release : 2006.09.20popularis : 2.812
Melodrama Negra
A story of the 3 individuals and their unfinished business in earth that they have to accomplish while they are still in Limbo.
release : 2012.11.29popularis : 1.617
Oh, My Girl! A Laugh Story...
Little Opao and Biboy grew up together in an orphanage in Taal, Batangas and promised themselves to be best friends forever. As they grow older they...
release : 2009.07.29popularis : 1.987
The Son of Brocka
It is about a group of investigative journalists from a sub-par TV station who accidentally scores a scoop that a 21-year-old boy is looking around...
release : 2005.07.30popularis : 0.843
Batanes
Pam meets Rico an Ivatan, and decides to leave her stressful life in the city to follow him to Batanes to meet his parents Boy and Lydia and marry...
release : 2007.12.05popularis : 1.583
Iskalawag: Ang Batas Ay Batas
A rookie cop faces a moral dilemma when he discovers corruption within the system.
release : 1997.01.21popularis : 3.135
Asero
Childhood friends Victor and Narding built their friendship in the street. At a very young age, they were partners performing dangerous activities....
release : 1995.08.30popularis : 2.451
Matimbang Pa Sa Dugo
Carlos is to put to jail for several years because a young boy named Boying witnessed him fatally stab Totoy, his attacker and the brother of his...
release : 1995.09.27popularis : 2.37
Tubusin Mo Ng Bala Ang Puso Ko
Tubusin mo ng bala ang puso ko: Directed by Toto Natividad. With Edu Manzano, Anjanette Abayari, Mark Gil, Bembol Roco.
release : 1996.03.14popularis : 0.528
Ipaglaban Mo: The Movie II
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...
release : 1997.11.05popularis : 2.3
Felix Manalo
Felix Yzagun Manalo is a sprawling historical epic that traces the origin of Iglesia Ni Cristo (The Church of Christ) which is established in the...
release : 2015.10.04popularis : 4.025
'Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede
Carding is an ex-convict trying to start anew outside the bars and got a job as a taxi driver. However, just as he swore not to get involved in any...
release : 1999.05.10popularis : 1.21
Esperanza: The Movie
A Filipino movie based on the television series Esperanza, opens up where the TV finale left off.
release : 1999.12.25popularis : 3.588
The Great Raid
As World War II rages, the elite Sixth Ranger Battalion is given a mission of heroic proportions: push 30 miles behind enemy lines and liberate over...
release : 2005.08.12popularis : 17.027
Bagets
Experiencing the forbidden. Experiencing rejection. Hating your parents. Hating the world around you. Discovering what's hot. Discovering what's...
release : 1984.02.01popularis : 1.821
Gabi Na, Kumander
Gabi Na Kumander is the story of two brothers with opposite beliefs who suddenly find themselves in a fight for what each one believes is right....
release : 1986.11.20popularis : 2.585
Mga Batang Yagit
The four children find each other after Elisa and her mother, were thrown out of the house by the evil mother-in-law. Left to fend for themselves,...
release : 1984.09.13popularis : 4.249
X&Y
YSHA wants to travel to make amends with people she hurt in the past. XANDER is in need of money to support his family. The two accidentally...
release : 2024.04.17popularis : 7.407
Palaban
A police officer is tasked with capturing a gang of bank robbers led by a former elite force member.
release : 2000.03.01popularis : 3.989
Urbanito Dizon (The Most Notorious Gangster in Luzon)
A biopic of the real-life criminal Urbanito Dizon
release : 1990.02.21popularis : 2.591
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak
Three mothers fight over one child
release : 1987.05.20popularis : 2.448
Jabidah Massacre
Based on the actual event of the Jabidah Massacre
release : 1990.05.31popularis : 1.256
Toto
When a young Filipino room service attendant's schemes to attain a U.S. visa put the lives of his loved ones in danger, he is forced to question the...
release : 2015.12.17popularis : 1.202
Bilanggo ng Kinahinatnan
Wounded from Battle a Soldier collapsed in the countryside due to injury during the war. He was picked up by an old man who is a local in the...
release : 2024.05.02popularis : 2.061
Dirty Affair
A teenage boy befriends a starlet who is having an affair with an ambitious mayor. As the elections are coming up, the mayor's wife wants him to get...
release : 1990.05.17popularis : 2.599
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita
Salve, a content barrio lass, is married to Alfred, an aspiring politician. Alfred meets Via finds out that they can both be very useful to each...
release : 1989.09.12popularis : 2.002
Streetsmart
The first team-up of Richard Gomez and Carmina Villaruel, playing Ardo and Rosel in this action flick, which is at the same time Ishmael Bernal's...
release : 1994.04.21popularis : 1.915
Homecoming
The movie tells the story of Abigael Edades who returns to her Philippine hometown from her five-year stint as a nurse in Canada. Her town mates...
release : 2003.12.25popularis : 1.854
Over My Dead Body
Official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1983 directed by Arsenio 'Boots' Bautista and starred Tony Ferrer, Efren Reyes, Jr., Bembol...
release : 1983.12.25popularis : 1.258
Banta ng Kahapon
Set at the backdrop of the 1969 congressional elections, Banta ng Kahapon unravels the story of men as pawns in a millue of political power - men...
release : 1977.12.24popularis : 1.885
Pi7ong Tagpo
Seven stories with no connection at all but with a common universal theme of doing good deeds and making the right decision.
release : 2007.10.01popularis : 1.642
Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
Virginal Ninay becomes a woman as an object of desire for liberation, but she's confused about her gender.
release : 1978.10.20popularis : 2.197
Pedicab
A tragic-comic portrait of a dysfunctional family and the disquieting blind faith they invoke as they dream of going home.
release : 2016.07.13popularis : 1.743
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter
This is a story of the journey of 3 souls heading towards healing and redemption. RINGGO is a 16-year old boy who works as a dog-shooter (the one who...
release : 2016.07.01popularis : 3.141
Kamada
A music student rents a room in a boarding house hoping he could have the peace and quiet he needs to compose. He is unaware that other strange...
release : 1997.07.09popularis : 1.09
UPCAT
A story of two high school senior students who believes passing the UPCAT will help make their dreams of becoming successful come true.
release : 2008.12.08popularis : 1.142
Brocka x Bernal
A documentary on the life and work of National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal.
release : 2024.08.08popularis : 4.095
Porno
An assassin, a porn dubber and a transgender. Three souls. One explicit illusion. To find the ultimate joy in their empty lives. A safe haven, where...
release : 2013.07.27popularis : 15.088
Faces of Love
After receiving anonymous love letters for the past 10 years, widower Arcadio decides to find out who the mysterious author is. His brother Mariano...
release : 2007.02.21popularis : 2.353
Dagim
The brothers, Jun and Diego embark on a quest to find their father. Their journey leads them to a mountain town where they meet the beautiful Lila...
release : 2010.11.10popularis : 1.695
Pitas
A story about a dancer and a thief.
release : 2010.03.03popularis : 1.725
Anak ni Baby Ama
A boy grows up not knowing his real identity. One day a mysterious lady, claiming to be his real mother, divulges the truth about his roots. He is...
release : 1991.01.11popularis : 3.809
Gangster Lolo
Five Aging ex-cons are trying to go straight after being release from prison. But unable to find work, they pin their hopes on a treasure map left to...
release : 2014.12.14popularis : 2.309
The Pirate
A story of greedy businessman on how they make their own money.
release : 2013.07.03popularis : 1.753
What Home Feels Like
A father and seaman named Antonio is forced into retirement after learning he can never board a ship again. The film follows his struggle to...
release : 2017.07.12popularis : 1.124
AWOL
An expert Army sniper armed with his tactical knowledge and deadly skills, goes on a quest to protect his family from the man who masterminded the...
release : 2017.08.16popularis : 0.989
Baconaua
After a turbulent squall in the night, villagers wake up to the astonishing sight of the sea that has turned red.
release : 2017.08.04popularis : 1.378
Smaller and Smaller Circles
A serial killer in Payatas leaves the bodies of young boys in the dump as two Jesuit priests try to solve the murders.
release : 2017.12.06popularis : 4.022
Dark Is the Night
Filipino director Adolfo Alix Jr. returns to the Festival with this timely story of a couple caught up in Rodrigo Duterte’s violent war on...
release : 2018.08.15popularis : 1.595
Manila in the Fangs of Darkness
A man follows a woman through the streets.
release : 2008.01.01popularis : 3.215
Boso
Jake (Jeffrey Quizon) is a caretaker at a boarding residence that houses a whole array of characters. But one day his life changes when he hovers...
release : 2005.04.13popularis : 31.294
U Belt
College life is no party and friends Maggs and Koko know this very well. They receive support from their families which is not enough to pay for all...
release : 2004.03.14popularis : 2.106
Hayop sa Hayop
Alice, Benjie and Andro are bank robbers who go into hiding in the jungle after one of them kills a civilian during a heist.
release : 1978.12.01popularis : 1.033
Five and the Skin
Ivan, a writer living in Manila, walks through the city in search of his past.
release : 1982.06.02popularis : 2.292
Sakaling Maging Tayo
Two college freshmen, Pol and Laya, accidentally meet during their last day of school in Baguio City. Laya is about to move back to Manila to escape...
release : 2019.01.16popularis : 2.338
Manila... A Filipino Film
Making-of documentary about Lino Brocka's 1975 film "Manila in the Claws of Light," featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
release : 1975.01.01popularis : 5.303
Vulcan
When a dinosaur egg is unearthed by a powerful volcano, a little boy's life is changed forever. The pterodactyl named "Vulcan", and the little boy...
release : 1997.09.24popularis : 0.951
Adan
A naive provincial girl finds a way to get ahold of her independence through the help of her girl best friend. But their actions have...
release : 2019.11.20popularis : 4.685
Porno
An assassin, a porn dubber and a transgender. Three souls. One explicit illusion. To find the ultimate joy in their empty lives. A safe haven,...
release : 2013.07.27popularis : 30.624
Minsan, May Isang Ina
A mother juggles her family's dying publishing house along with her troubled relationship with her three daughters.
release : 1983.12.02popularis : 2.696
The Villain
"Kontrabida" is about an actress named Anita whose onscreen persona merges with her real life.
release : 1970.01.01popularis : 4.049
Wala Nang Iibigin Pang Iba
Sarah, an archaeologist and museum curator, is good at recovering and restoring treasures. One day, a very important treasure map is stolen from the...
release : 1997.01.01popularis : 2.174
Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
This love triangle story is about love, music, and drugs. Jessica was an upcoming singer who met Gary, a lead singer of a band, and Karlo, Gary's...
release : 1993.01.19popularis : 1.544
Talahib at Rosas
An heiress is abducted by rebels in the United States. Jacob, an experienced tracker serving his time in prison, is hired for the rescue mission in...
release : 1994.10.26popularis : 2.28
Leonardo Delos Reyes: Alyas Waway
The life story of Waway, a notorious mad killer during the 1970s.
release : 1993.10.22popularis : 2.403
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Three stories of haunting secrets, folklore, and urban legends.
release : 2021.12.25popularis : 1.545
Nerisa
Misfortune starts to happen on an island when a beautiful maiden is washed ashore. She falls in love with a local fisherman who eventually disappears...
release : 2021.07.30popularis : 4.605
Lunes, Martes, Miyerkules, Huwebes, Biyernes, Sabado, Linggo
The setting is an Olongapo bar. Lolita Rodriguez is an ex-movie queen trying to earn a living for her son and herself. He is mortally embarrassed by...
release : 1976.10.14popularis : 0.897
Boy Kodyak
Boy Kodyak is detective Teo Rosa, a young plainclothesman still embued with idealism. When he finds out that a small-time punk named Rogel is...
release : 1979.02.23popularis : 1.638