List of Philippine films of the 1970s

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A list of films produced in the Philippines in the 1970s. For an A-Z see Category:Philippine films .

TitleDirectorCastGenreNotes
1970
MardyConsuelo P. Osorio Eddie Peregrina, Vilma Santos, Esperanza Fabon, Bebong Osorio Action
Let's Do It: The Las Vegas WayLauro Pacheco Reycard Duet, Jean Lopez, Jimmy Morato, Jessica, Chicháy Comedy, drama, musical
Young LoveTony Cayado Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Ike Lozada Romance, musical
Tulak ng Bibig, Kabig ng DibdibLuciano B. Carlos Dolphy, Nida Blanca, Panchito, Lucita Soriano, Rod Navarro Comedy
The PushersNilo Saez Tony Ferrer, Mary Ann Murphy, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Marissa Delgado, Bobby Velarde
Master StuntmanJose Miranda Cruz Dante Varona, Juvy Cachola
Ricky Na, Tirso Pa!Jose "Pepe" Wenceslao Ricky Belmonte, Pilar Pilapil, Tirso Cruz III Comedy, musical
Teenage JamboreeArtemio Marquez Nora Aunor, Manny de Leon, Angelito Marquez, Lyn Salazar, Edgar Mortiz Drama, romance
I Dream of JeanneArtemio MarquezJeanne Young, Manny de Leon, Raul Aragon, Angelito MarquezComedy, fantasy, musical
KidnappersLeody M. Diaz Tony Ferrer, Divina Valencia, Leopoldo Salcedo, Van de León, Georgina Fairy
Mga HagibisLuis Enriquez Eddie Rodriguez, Vic Vargas, Jing Abalos, Renato Robles, Danny Rojo
Totoy GuwapoChito B. Tapawan Max Alvarado, Diana Dean, Verna Gaston, Eva Marie, Dolly Fuentes, Renato Robles, Rodolfo "Boy" Garcia Action
El Pinoy MatadorCesar Gallardo Dolphy, Pilar Pilapil, Panchito Action, comedy, romance
Omar Cassidy and the Sandalyas KidLuis San Juan Rod Navarro, Marissa Delgado, Johnny Monteiro Action, comedy, western
Ang MatitinikPablo SantiagoRoberto Gonzalez, Bernard Belleza, Paquito Diaz, Dante Varona, Lito Garcia
I Do Love YouConsuelo P. Osorio Eddie Peregrina, Vilma Santos, Esperanza Fabon, Bebong OsorioDrama, romance
Hiwaga ng LagimJose Miranda Cruz Dante Varona, Rosanna OrtizHorror
Tell Nora I Love HerArtemio Marquez Nora Aunor, Manny de LeonMusical, romance
James BondatTony Cayado Chiquito, Max Alvarado Action
Santiago! Lino Brocka Fernando Poe Jr., Dante Rivero Period film Set in World War II; first and only film of Poe and Brocka together
Beast of Blood Eddie Romero John Ashley, Celeste Yarnall, Eddie Garcia Horror
The Evil Within Lamberto V. Avellana Dev Anand, Kieu Chinh Drama India-Philippines co-production
The Hunted Cesar J. Amigo Charito Solis, Fred Galang, Alan Martell, Mario Monte Action
1971
Beast of the Yellow Night Eddie Romero John Ashley, Vic Diaz Horror
Pagdating sa Dulo Ishmael Bernal Rita Gomez, Vic Vargas, Eddie Garcia Drama
Always in My HeartMar S. Torres Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III Romance
Asedillo Celso Ad. Castillo Fernando Poe Jr., Paquito Diaz, Barbara Perez, Jose RomuloAction
Apat Na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan Pablo Santiago Joseph Estrada, Zaldy Zshornack, Roberto Gonzalez Action, drama
1972
Ang Hiwaga ng Ibong AdarnaPablo Santiago Dolphy, Rosanna Ortiz, Panchito, Babalu Action, adventure, comedy
Magiting at Pusakal Augusto Buenaventura Fernando Poe Jr., Joseph Estrada, Rosanna Ortiz, Jeanne YoungAction, period film Set during World War II
The Twilight People Eddie Romero John Ashley, Pat Woodell, Jan Merlin, Pam Grier Adventure, horror, sci-fi
Winter Holiday José de Villa Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Luis Gonzales Romance
The Woman Hunt Eddie Romero John Ashley, Pat Woodell, Sid Haig Action, adventure, drama
1973
Beyond Atlantis Eddie Romero Patrick Wayne, John Ashley, Leigh Christian, George Nader Action, adventure, fantasy
Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko Celso Ad. Castillo Ramon Zamora, Jeanny Young, Lotis Key, Eddie Garcia Fantasy adventureTopaz Film Productions
1974
Dynamite Wong and TNT Jackson Cirio H. Santiago Jeanne Bell, Chiquito, Stan Shaw, Max Alvarado Blaxploitation
Savage Sisters Eddie Romero Gloria Hendry, Cheri Cafarro, Rosanna Ortiz, John Ashley Action, drama
Bagsik at Kamandag ni Pedro Penduko Jose 'Pepe' Wenceslao Ramon Zamora, Lotis Key, Eddie Garcia, Panchito Fantasy adventure
Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang Lino Brocka Christopher de Leon, Lolita Rodriguez, Mario O'Hara Drama
Fe, Esperanza, Caridad Cirio H. Santiago
Gerardo de Leon
Lamberto V. Avellana
Nora Aunor Action, comedy, Drama
1975
Alat!Pierre SalasTony Ferrer, George Estregan, Chanda Romero, Suzanne Gonzales Action
Araw-araw, Gabi-gabiDanilo Cabreira Charito Solis, Tony Santos, Sr., Rosanna Ortiz, Dindo Fernando Drama
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky Gerardo de Leon Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon Period Movie / Drama
Batu-Bato sa LangitLuciano B. Carlos Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Nida Blanca Romance, comedy
Darna vs. the Planet Women Armando Garces Vilma Santos, Rosanna Ortiz, Zandro Zamora, Bentot Jr., Eva Linda Superhero
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na LupaAugusto Buenaventura Joseph Estrada, Gloria Diaz Action
Doctor, Doctor, I Am Sick!Ading Fernando Babalu, Rosanna Ortiz, Eddie Garcia, Edna Diaz, Dely Atay-Atayan, Tange, Paquito Salcedo, Ed Ramos, Florence Carvajal, Jun Cuenco Comedy
Kapitan KulasRomy Suzara Ramon Revilla, Sr., Elizabeth Oropesa, Helen Gamboa, Walter Navarro Action, drama
Karugtong ang KahaponFely Crisostomo Vilma Santos, Edgar Mortiz, Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez Drama, romance
Ang Magician: Tito the GreatF.H. Constantino Chiquito, Eva Reyes, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Tange, Jose Garcia, Sandra de Veyra, Theresa Allan Dean Comedy
Manila in the Claws of Light Lino Brocka Rafael Roco, Hilda Koronel Drama Released in The Criterion Collection
Ang Nobya Kong SexyCesar 'Chat' Gallardo Joseph Estrada, Gloria Diaz, Paquito Diaz, Nympha Bonifacio, Subas Herrero, Mary Walter, Ruben Rustia, Jun Mariano, Marian Samson, Pedro Faustino Romantic comedy
Postcards from ChinaCesar GallardoDante Rivero, Boots Anson-Roa, Pilar Pilapil Romance
Siya'y Umalis, Siya'y DumatingMitos VillarrealMarlene Dauden, Nestor de Villa Drama
1976
Babae... sa Likod ng Salamin Cesar J. Amigo Charito Solis, Dindo Fernando, Alona Alegre, Perla Bautista Drama
BarokF.H. Constantino Chiquito, Trixia Gomez, Max Alvarado, Tange, Joaquin Fajardo, Palito, Arlene Sison, Ely Roque, Jun Santos, Norma Yumul, Manuel Dagul Comedy
Dateline Chicago: Arrest the Nurse KillerCesar Gallardo Joseph Estrada, Pilar Pilapil, Mailyn Herrs, Garret Blake, J.C. Marshall, Debbie Brinson Action
Iniibig Kita... Father Salvador Pablo Santiago Vic Vargas, Ricky Belmonte, Helen Gamboa, Leila Hermosa, Jean AbelgasDrama
The Interceptors Efren C. Piñon Tony Ferrer, Ramon Zamora, George Estregan, Edna Diaz, Paquito Diaz, Charlie Davao, Vic Diaz, Max Alvarado Action
Kisame StreetAding Fernando Dolphy, Nida Blanca, Panchito, Rolly Quizon, Katy dela Cruz, Patsy, Georgie Quizon, Bentot, Jr., Margie Braza, Teroy de Guzman Comedy
Makahiya at TalahibEmmanuel Borlaza Vilma Santos, Rudy Fernandez, Trixia Gomez, Gloria Romero, Romeo Rivera, Rocco Montalban, Robert Rivera, Max Alvarado Drama
Puede Ako, Puwede Ka Pa BaElwood Perez
Joey Gosiengfiao
Amalia Fuentes, Romeo Vasquez, Eddie Gutierrez, Vivian Velez, Rosemarie Gil, Ike Lozada, Inday Badiday, Cloyd Robinson, Lilian Laing, Sandy Garcia Drama, romance
The Rebel Hunter (True-to-Life Story of Brig. Gen. Romeo Gatan)Jose Yandoc Ramon Revilla, Sr., Boots Anson-Roa, George Estregan, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Rez Cortez, Max Alvarado Action
Sakada Behn Cervantes Robert Arevalo, Hilda Koronel, Pancho Magalona, Rafael Roco Jr., Gloria Romero, Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos Sr. Drama
Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? Eddie Romero Christopher de Leon, Gloria Diaz, Eddie Garcia, Dranreb Belleza, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rosemarie Gil, Johnny Vicar, Tsing-Tong Tsai Romantic musical Set in the Spanish colonization era
Bato sa Buhangin Pablo Santiago Fernando Poe Jr. Vilma Santos Romantic comedy
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos Mario O'Hara Nora Aunor Period Movie / Drama Set during World War II
Insiang Lino Brocka Hilda Koronel, Mona Lisa, Ruel Vernal, Rez Cortez, Marlon Ramirez Drama Released in The Criterion Collection
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara Nora Aunor, Jay Ilagan, Gloria Sevilla, Perla Bautista, Eddie Villamayor, Paquito Salcedo, Lily Miraflor, Leo Martinez, Nanding Fernandez, Luz Fernandez Drama A film criticizing the American existence in the Philippines [1]
1977
Banta ng Kahapon Eddie Romero Vic Vargas, Rafael Roco, Jr., Roland Dantes, Chanda Romero Action
Sudden Death Eddie Romero Robert Conrad Action
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? Eddie Romero Gloria Diaz Romance, drama
Burlesk Queen Celso Ad. Castillo Vilma Santos, Rolly Quizon, Rosemarie Gil, Joonee Gamboa, Leopoldo Salcedo, Roldan Aquino, Chito Ponce Enrile, Dexter Doria, Yolanda Luna Drama, romance
Inay Lino Brocka Dindo Fernando, Chanda Romero, Orestes Ojeda, Laurice Guillen, Ace Vergel, Dexter Doria, Alicia Vergel Comedy, drama
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman Joey Gosiengfiao Charito Solis, Gloria Diaz, Chanda Romero, Vivian Velez Drama
Bakya Mo NenengAugusto Buenaventura Joseph Estrada, Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Gloria Sevilla, Angelo Castro, Jr., Ramon D' Salva, Angelo Ventura Action, comedy, romance
Mga Bilanggong Birhen Mario O'Hara
Romy Suzara
Alma Moreno, Trixia Gomez, Rez Cortez, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Monang Carvajal, Leroy Salvador Drama, romance
Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising Mike De Leon Christopher de Leon, Hilda Koronel Drama, music, romance
Sa Dulo ng Kris Cesar J. Amigo Joseph Estrada, Vic Vargas, Inez Bond Manapul, Joe Cantada Action drama
Sa Piling ng Mga Sugapa Gil Portes Mat Ranillo III, Bembol Roco, Chanda Romero Drama
Walang Katapusang Tag-araw Ishmael Bernal Charito Solis, Mat Ranillo III, Eddie Garcia Drama, romance
1978
ABC ng Pag-ibig Emmanuel Borlaza Alma Moreno, Barbara Luna, Celia Rodriguez Drama
Atsay Eddie Garcia Nora Aunor, Ronald Corveau, Amy Austria, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Roldan Aquino, Renato Robles, Lilian Laing, Angie Ferro, Bella Flores Drama
Ex-Convict (Naligaw ng Landas)Jun Gallardo Rudy Fernandez, Alma Moreno, Trixia Gomez, Vivian Velez, George Estregan, Ruel Vernal, Anita Linda, Jose Garcia, Matimtiman Cruz, Arthur Moran Action
Facundo AlitaftafLuciano B. Carlos Dolphy, Lotis Key, Trixia Gomez Comedy
Garrote: Jai Alai KingManuel 'Fyke' Cinco Christopher de Leon, Marianne dela Riva, Dranreb, Johnny Delgado, Amy Austria, Cynthia Gonzales, Allan Valenzuela, Manny Luna Action, drama, sport
Ang Huling Lalaki ng BaluarteArtemio Marquez Rey Malonzo, Tina Monasterio Action
Jack n' Jill of the Third KindFrank Gray Jr. Dolphy, Nora Aunor, Rolly Quizon, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Martin Marfil, Georgie Quizon, Max Vera Comedy
The Jess Lapid StoryGallardo Lito Lapid, Beth Bautista Action
Katawang Alabok Emmanuel Borlaza Robert Arevalo, Daisy Romualdez, Orestes Ojeda, Janet Bordon, Vic Silayan, Lorna Tolentino, Manny Luna, Anita Linda, Lucita Soriano Drama
Kid KaliweteManuel 'Fyke' Cinco Bembol Roco, George Estregan, Trixia Gomez, Jean Saburit, Joonee Gamboa, Cynthia Gonzales, Val Iglesias Action, sport
MercenarioManuel Cinco Vic Vargas, Chanda Romero, Jean Saburit, Charlie Davao, Ingrid Salas, Lito Anzures, Ernie Ortega, Tsing Tong Tsai, Jose Romulo, Angelo Ventura Action
Napoleon Agra (Mad Killer ng Caloocan)José Yandóc Ramon Revilla, Susan Valdez, Rez Cortez, Nick Romano Action
Paano ang Gabi Kung Wala Ka?Leonardo L. Garcia Lorna Tolentino, George Estregan, Manny Luna, Ronald Corveau, Laila Dee Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia Romantic drama
Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-itim ng Tagak Celso Ad. Castillo Vilma Santos, Bembol Roco Drama, romance
Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibigLeonardo L. Garcia Romeo Vasquez, Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, Vilma Santos, Jessica, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Romnick Sarmenta, Zandro Zamora, Odette Khan, Franco Guerrero Drama, romance
Rubia Servios Lino Brocka Vilma Santos, Mat Ranillo III, Phillip Salvador Drama
SalongaRomy Suzara Rudy Fernandez, George Estregan, Trixia Gomez, Ruel Vernal, Raul Aragon, Dencio Padilla, Amy Austria, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Jose Romulo, Veronica Jones Action, drama
1979
Sabotage 2 Efren C. Piñon Tony Ferrer, Azenith Briones Spy film One of the last installments in the Agent X-44 film series
Ina, Kapatid, Anak Lino Brocka Lolita Rodriguez, Charito Solis, Rio Locsin, Ric Rodrigo, Raul Aragon Drama
Jaguar Lino Brocka Phillip Salvador, Amy Austria, Johnny Delgado Crime, drama Entered into the 1980 Cannes Film Festival
Kasal-Kasalan, Bahay-BahayanPablo Santiago Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Alma Moreno, Rudy Fernandez, Rebecca Gonzales, Lito Anzures, Jose Garcia, Matimtiman Cruz, German Moreno Comedy, romance
Al Magat's Mang Kepweng F.H. Constantino Chiquito, Tito Sotto, Myrna VelascoComedy
Alabok na GintoDr. Antonio C. MartinezRoel Vergel de Dios, Veronica Jones, Allan Valenzuela, Anita Linda, Ruben Rustia, Renato Del Prado, Joe Garcia Romance, War
Ang Alamat ni Julian Makabayan Celso Ad. Castillo Christopher de Leon, Charo Santos, Eddie Garcia, Perla Bautista, Johnny Delgado, Lilibeth Ranillo, Celso Ad. Castillo, Tony Santos Sr. Action
Angelita... Ako Ang Iyong InaLauro Pacheco Susan Roces, Julie Vega Drama
Annie Batungbakal Maryo J. de los Reyes Nora Aunor, Lloyd Samartino, Rez Cortez, Chichay, Juan Rodrigo Comedy, romance
BugoyJett C. Espiritu Dolphy, Lotis Key, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Max Alvarado, Ernie Ortega, Conde Ubaldo, Hero Bautista Comedy
Darna, Kuno...? Luciano B. Carlos Dolphy, Lotis Key, Brenda Del RioParody
DiborsyadaElwood Perez Gina Alajar Drama
Ina Ka ng Anak Mo Lino Brocka Nora Aunor, Lolita Rodriguez, Raul Aragon Drama The first and the only collaboration of Aunor and Rodriguez
KadeteEmmanuel Borlaza Jay Ilagan, Ronald Corveau, Rez Cortez, Anna Marin, Fred Montilla, Rosemarie Gil, Alicia Alonzo, Anita Linda, Romeo Rivera, Dino Kortes, Michael de Mesa, Marissa del Mar Drama
Ang Lihim ng GuadalupeArmando A. Herrera Fernando Poe, Jr., Tina Monasterio, Yvette Christine, Paquito Diaz, Lito Anzures, Vic Diaz, Romy Diaz, Bentot, Jr., Max Alvarado Adventure
Mamang SorberteroAugusto Buenaventura Joseph Estrada, Celeste Legaspi, Rod Navarro, Dencio Padilla, Subas Herrero, Quiel Segovia, Vic Sotto, Veronica Palileo
Modelong Tanso Cirio H. Santiago Charito Solis, Vilma Santos Drama
Ang Sisiw ay Isang AgilaJun Gallardo Lito Lapid, George Estregan, Dante Varona, David Aguila, Julie Ann Fortich, Lucita Soriano, Teroy de Guzman, Yoyoy Villame Action, adventure
StepsistersElwood Perez Lorna Tolentino, Rio Locsin Drama

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