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1. Maalaala Mo Kaya (1991–2022)
TV-14 | 90 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Charo Santos-Concio brings to light the extraordinary real life stories and anecdotes of ordinary people as well as celebrities.
Stars: Charo Santos-Concio, Cris Villanueva, Eva Darren, Lito Pimentel
Votes: 180
2. Ooops, teka lang... Diskarte ko 'to! (2001)
110 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Dario is an ex-cop who gets discharged from his job two years ago. Marian is taking month long break from the convent. She finds out that her older sister Mabel has been taken by powerful leaders of a syndicate.
Director: Jose N. Carreon | Stars: Robin Padilla, Claudine Barretto, Vhong Navarro, Tonton Gutierrez
Votes: 21
3. Maging sino ka man (1991)
TV-PG | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Monique is a popular singer disguised as Digna to escape from her stepfather and her stepbrother Gilbert, who slowly killed her mother and also wanted to kill her to seize their wealth. ... See full summary »
Director: Eddie Rodriguez | Stars: Sharon Cuneta, Robin Padilla, Edu Manzano, Vina Morales
Votes: 62
4. Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004)
Not Rated | 625 min | Drama
The collapse and the struggle of a poor farming clan in Philippines.
Director: Lav Diaz | Stars: Elryan de Vera, Angie Ferro, Pen Medina, Marife Necesito
Votes: 512
5. Orapronobis (1989)
R | 94 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In 1985, in the obscure town of Santa Filomena, the Orapronobis, a cult under the leadership of Kumander Kontra (Roco), murders a foreign priest who gave the last rites to an alleged rebel,... See full synopsis »
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Phillip Salvador, Dina Bonnevie, Gina Alajar, Bembol Roco
Votes: 169
6. A.E.I.O.U. (1996)
111 min | Comedy
Five misbegotten but witty kids survived this cold-hearted community. They found their hero in the person of Capitan Juan (Leo Martinez), a funny but dedicated cop.
Director: Jett C. Espiritu | Stars: Leo Martinez, Jenine Desiderio, Jean Garcia, Gloria Romero
Votes: 38
7. Kolehiyala (1990)
Drama
THREE BEST FRIENDS IN AN EXCLUSIVE HIGH SCHOOL WITH VERY DIFFERENT PERSONALITIES (ONE IS LIBERATED, THE SECOND CONSERVATIVE, AND THE THIRD ADVENTUROUS) DISCOVER SEX AND THEMSELVES WHEN MEET... See full summary »
Director: Eddie Rodriguez | Stars: Cherry Pie Picache, Maita Soriano, Ilonah Jean, Mark Gil
Votes: 131
8. Savage Justice (1988)
83 min | Action
The daughter of an American diplomat is caught up in a revolution in a foreign country.
Director: Joey Romero | Stars: Julia Montgomery, Steven Memel, Ruel Vernal, Chanda Romero
Votes: 115
9. Palipat-lipat, papalit-palit (1982)
116 min | Drama
A wife cries on the shoulder of a gay friend of hers and her husband's when he, a chauvinist TV executive, leaves her to do some soul-searching. Unknown to the couple, the gay friend secretly pines for the husband.
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Christopher De Leon, Dina Bonnevie, Mark Gil, Richard Romualdez
Votes: 11
10. Boy Negro (1988)
95 min | Action, Drama
The true-to-life story of Arsenio Cayanan, an Amerasian whose difficulties as a youth led him to a life of crime.
Director: Pepe Marcos | Stars: Phillip Salvador, Dang Cecilio, Leopoldo Salcedo, Paquito Diaz
Votes: 18
11. Kumander Bawang (1988)
105 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
HERBERT BAUTISTA IS A YOUNG aswang-buster SUPERHERO IN THIS FARCE, THAT COMBINES COMEDY, HORROR, FOLKLORE,
Director: Ramje | Stars: Herbert Bautista, Mat Ranillo III, Matet De Leon, Mia Pratts
Votes: 72
12. Kapitan Tumba: The Capt. Jose Huevos Story (1995)
Action
Director: Jose 'Kaka' Balagtas | Stars: Roi Vinzon, Ronaldo Valdez, Dindi Gallardo, Daniel Fernando
Votes: 41
13. Lovingly Yours, Helen (The Movie) (1984)
Comedy, Drama, Horror
THIS DRAMATIC ANTHOLOGY OF TRUE-TO-LIFE STORIES OF LOVE AND DOMESTIC PROBLEMS BASED ON LETTERS SENT BY TV - DRAMA PROGRAM HOSTED BY HELEN VELA WHO GIVES ADVICE TO TROUBLED VIEWERS.
Director: Argel Joseph | Stars: Helen Vela, Coney Reyes, Anita Linda, Julie Vega
Votes: 22
14. Tondo: Libingan ng mga siga (1992)
Action, Crime, Drama
A hoodlum seeks vengeance against a corrupt cop and his goons.
Director: Toto Natividad | Stars: John Regala, Jessica Rodriguez, Efren Reyes Jr., Raymond Bagatsing
15. Bala at rosaryo (1990)
118 min | Action
AN EX-CONVICT'S YEARNING FOR REVENGE DISSOLVES WHEN HE FALLS IN LOVE WITH A NUN.
Director: Pepe Marcos | Stars: Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Eddie Garcia, Kristine Garcia, Efren Reyes Jr.
Votes: 16
16. Angelina: The Movie (1992)
99 min | Drama
Director: Romy Suzara | Stars: Cristina Gonzales, Jomar Cruz, Eddie Gutierrez, Jean Saburit
17. Kadenang bulaklak (1994)
128 min | Drama
As little girls, sisters Baby, Violy, and Daisy were given up for adoption after their parents were killed in an accident; their eldest sister Jasmin was taken in by an aunt.. Jasmin vowed ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Lamangan | Stars: Gloria Romero, Charito Solis, Nida Blanca, Boots Anson-Roa
Votes: 48
18. Operation: Get Victor Corpuz, the Rebel Soldier (1987)
Action, Biography, Drama
The man had to be stopped from using his expertise for the NPA. - this action-drama is based on the true-to-life story of PMA officer and gentleman, Victor Corpuz, the rebel solder defected to government enemy lines.
Director: Pablo Santiago | Stars: Rudy Fernandez, Jay Ilagan, Sandy Andolong, Dang Cecilio
Votes: 14
19. Strangers in Paradise (1983)
90 min | Drama, Romance
A girl grew up alone in a secluded island, ostracized by the people for being born out of wed lock. A young Hawaii-based Filipino-speaking tourist came and brought her to Hawaii where she learned unexpected truth about her past.
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Snooky Serna, Lloyd Samartino, Tom Babauta, Mila Ocampo
Votes: 8
20. Contreras Gang (1991)
111 min | Action
Director: Pepe Marcos | Stars: Edu Manzano, Cristina Gonzales, Johnny Delgado, Monsour Del Rosario
21. Kung mahawi man ang ulap (1984)
110 min | Drama
Catherine goes through all the travails of a young woman who must deal with a scheming stepfather out to dupe her of her inheritance.
Director: Laurice Guillen | Stars: Hilda Koronel, Christopher De Leon, Amy Austria, Gloria Romero
Votes: 14
22. Started with the Heart (1990)
TV-14 | 105 min | Drama
Star Cinema presents "Nagsimula sa Puso": Celina (Hilda Koronel), a young college professor, falls in love with one of her students, Carlo (Richard Gomez). When her mother (Armida ... See full summary »
Director: Mel Chionglo | Stars: Hilda Koronel, Richard Gomez, Jay Ilagan, Cherie Gil
Votes: 24
23. Ang misis kong hoodlum (1996)
97 min | Comedy
When Andy (Joey de Leon) marries Grace (Samantha Lopez), he is surprised to discover that her family is staying with them. Andy becomes the "house band" and serves his wife and her family.
Director: Efren Jarlego | Stars: Joey De Leon, Samantha Lopez, Raffy Rodriguez, April Boy Regino
24. Kagat ng dilim (2000–2002)
Horror
Stars: Harold Macasero, Nikka Ruiz, Judy Ann Santos, Robin Padilla
25. Mahal kita, alam mo ba? (1996)
Action, Romance
Director: Edgardo Vinarao | Stars: Joko Diaz, Mikee Cojuangco, Roy Alvarez, Ramon Christopher
Votes: 10
26. Regal Shocker (1988– )
Horror, Thriller
Stars: Cesar Montano, Augusto Victa, Juan Rodrigo, Rachel Ann Wolfe
27. Paano ba ang mangarap? (1983)
Drama
A young woman suffers such great difficulties in life that she has forgotten how to dream.
Director: Eddie Garcia | Stars: Vilma Santos, Christopher De Leon, Amy Austria, Armida Siguion-Reyna
Votes: 18
28. Smith & Wesson (1988)
Action, Comedy
FIRST THERE WAS STARSKY AND HUTCH. THEN THERE WAS TUBBS AND CROCKET. NOW, THERE'S SMITH and WESSON. - THIS IS A COMEDY-ACTION FILM, WITH MORE OF THE FORMER.
Director: Tony Y. Reyes | Stars: Joey De Leon, Vic Sotto, Beverly Vergel, Angela Luz
Votes: 42
29. Mother Dear (1982)
Drama
This film probes into the minds and hearts of illegitimate children and their mothers.
Director: Lino Brocka | Stars: Charito Solis, Gloria Romero, Nestor De Villa, Snooky Serna
30. Kabiyak (1996)
Drama
Rhea saved Norma from her abusive mother. Her family adopted Norma and they became best of friends. Rhea eventually marries but soon discovers that she can't bear a child. The only ... See full summary »
Director: Dante Javier | Stars: Myrna Castillo, Joy Sumilang, Bobby Benitez, Odette Khan
Votes: 6
31. Ibabaon kita sa lupa (1990)
Action, Drama
TWO CHILDHOOD FRIENDS BECOME ENEMIES AS ADULTS, WITH ONE DEFENDING HIS CORRUPT POLITICIAN FATHER, AND THE OTHER REDEEMING HIMSELF FROM HIS INVOLVEMENT WITH THE FATHER.
Director: Toto Natividad | Stars: Lito Lapid, Bernard Bonnin, Lani Lobangco, Patrick Dela Rosa
Votes: 17
32. Tigasin (1999)
Action, Comedy
Greg and Ramon investigate a series of deaths among older men that eventually leads them to a ringleader who sells fake Viagra.
Director: Ike Jarlego Jr. | Stars: Eddie Garcia, Victor Neri, Alma Concepcion, Alvin Anson
Votes: 13
33. Leon ng Maynila, Lt. Col. Romeo Maganto (1991)
Action, Biography, Drama
The story of bravery and heroic feats of PNP Col. Romeo Maganto are chronicled in this movie. He started from a lowly provincial town in Bustos, Bulacan as a police patrolman but his ... See full summary »
Director: Joey Del Rosario | Stars: Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr., Ricky Davao, Michael De Mesa, Jorge Estregan
Votes: 7
34. Eddie Tagalog: Pulis Makati (1992)
Action, Biography
Director: Dante Javier | Stars: Jestoni Alarcon, Sheryl Cruz, Rina Reyes, Johnny Delgado
35. Titser... Titser... I Love you (1993)
Comedy
Raul Portugis (Redford White) is a physics professor from Antique province who had relocated to Manila and became a witness to a crime. This, plus the experience of handling a difficult ... See full summary »
Director: Felix E. Dalay | Stars: Redford White, Donita Rose, Richard Reynoso, Edmund Cupcupin
36. Kabiyak (1987)
Drama
Director: Dante Javier | Stars: Myrna Castillo, Bobby Benitez, Odette Khan, Joy Sumilang
37. Guhit ng palad (1988)
Drama, Romance
Arman was often beaten by his father-in-law and had a series of misfortunes in his life when he found out that he had just been adopted. When will he feel that someone cares about her?
Director: Arsenio Bautista | Stars: Nida Blanca, Eddie Rodriguez, Gloria Sevilla, Dante Rivero
38. Sa totoo lang! (1985)
Comedy, Drama
Some of the country's finest actors join the fun in this witty, totally hilarious look into the sex lives of lower-middle-class women who are old and single, separated, widowed, grass-widowed, fooling around, and everything else.
Director: Maryo J. de los Reyes | Stars: Gina Pareño, Carmi Martin, Gloria Diaz, Leroy Salvador
Votes: 51
40. Kung aagawin mo ang lahat sa akin (1987)
Drama
A bitter rivalry between two sisters is rooted in parental favoritism.
Director: Eddie Garcia | Stars: Sharon Cuneta, Jackie Lou Blanco, Tonton Gutierrez, Ricky Davao
Votes: 12
41. Senswal (2000)
90 min | Drama, Romance
Two sisters are bonded by a strong relationship but it turns hateful after the youngest sister discovers that her big sister works as a call girl. In a tragic incident, the true nature of their relationship will be revealed.
Director: Edgardo Vinarao | Stars: Piel Morena, Elizabeth Oropesa, Gary Estrada, Ester Chavez
Votes: 18
42. Eagle Squad (1989)
Action, Crime
Eight cops are organized into an anti-vice squad. They risk their lives and test their brotherhood in every mission they accomplish.
Director: Jose N. Carreon | Stars: Edu Manzano, Ricky Davao, Julio Diaz, Robin Padilla
Votes: 20
43. I Love You, I Hate You (1983)
Comedy, Romance
Maricel Soriano portrays a young woman pursued by two suitors whose respective qualities make choosing one over the other almost impossible.
Director: Mel Chionglo | Stars: Maricel Soriano, William Martinez, Ronnie Ricketts, Gerry Espe
44. Patayin si Billy Zapanta (1992)
Action, Drama
Director: Joey Del Rosario | Stars: Ricky Davao, Ana Margarita Gonzales, Johnny Delgado, Bembol Roco
45. Ang siga at ang sosyal (1992)
Action, Drama
Director: Toto Natividad | Stars: Kris Aquino, Richard Gomez, Gloria Romero, Roldan Aquino
Votes: 13
46. Kaya kong abutin ang langit (1984)
Drama
A highly ambitious goddaughter abuses all her relationships to reach high society, crushing her integrity as she tries to quench her thirst for power and influence.
Director: Maryo J. de los Reyes | Stars: Maricel Soriano, Charito Solis, Ronaldo Valdez, Liza Lorena
Votes: 11
47. Kabayo Kids (1990)
Action, Comedy, Fantasy
THREE MEN ARE GIFTED WITH MAGICAL POWERS TO COMMUNICATE WITH HORSES AND WIN IN HORSE RACES.
Director: Tony Y. Reyes | Stars: Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey De Leon, Ritchie D'Horsie
Votes: 17
48. Aso't pusa (1989)
122 min | Comedy, Drama
Driven by a big cash reward, Pamboy requests little Osang to pretend to be a dying rich man's long-lost grandchild. But the plan makes both of them targets of an envious heiress.
Director: J. Erastheo Navoa | Stars: Tito Sotto, Ice Seguerra, Panchito, Jimmy Santos
Votes: 10
49. Sa puso ko hahalik ang mundo (1988)
Drama, Romance
THIS FILM COMBINES ROMANCE AND DRAMA ESPECIALLY FOR THE YOUNG ADULTS.
Director: Artemio Marquez | Stars: Snooky Serna, Gabby Concepcion, Pops Fernandez, Martin Nievera
50. Where Love Has Gone (1984)
Drama
The story of a hopeful, idealistic young love counterpoints that of an adult romance turned sour.
Director: Joey Gosiengfiao | Stars: Amalia Fuentes, Charito Solis, Eddie Rodriguez, Julie Vega