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Mario Barri
Mario Barri (born 1928) is a Filipino actor and director. He appeared in his first movie with Lebran Pictures, called ''Song of Sto. Tomas''. His second was a biblical picture named ''Kalbaryo ni Jesus'' (''Passion of Christ''). Barri made his first directorial job in a Fernando Poe production of ''Multo sa Opera'' (''Ghost in the Opera'') in 1954. He is well known for having given Fernando Poe, Jr. his first role in ''Anak ni Palaris''. He continued to direct into the 1960s. Filmography *1955 – ''Anak ni Palaris'' (Son of Palaris) *1956 – ''Huk!'' *1959 – ''Anak Ng Kidlat'' (''Daughter of Lightning'') Tamaraw Studio Pictures *1961 – ''The Steel Claw'' *1962 – ''Adiong Sikat ng Tondo'' *1962 – ''Samar'' *1962 – ''Ano Ba Choy'' *1962 – '' Out of the Tiger's Mouth'' *1962 – ''Kapitan Tornado'' *1962 – ''Bilis Sa Bilis'' *1962 – ''No Man Is an Island (film) ''No Man Is an Island'' is a 1962 war film about the exploits of George Ray Tweed, a United St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipino Actor
Lists of Philippine actors cover actors from the Philippines. The lists are organized by age and gender. * List of Filipino current child actors * List of Filipino former child actors * List of Filipino actresses * List of Filipino male actors This is a list of Filipino male actors in stage, film, and television. A *Aaron Agassi (born March 29, 1988) *Aaron Atayde (born March 10, 1986) * Abel Estanislao (born May 9, 1995) * Abra (born December 9, 1990) *Ace Vergel (November 20 ... {{DEFAULTSORT:Philippine actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film Director
A film director controls a film's artistic and dramatic aspects and visualizes the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. The director has a key role in choosing the cast members, production design and all the creative aspects of filmmaking. The film director gives direction to the cast and crew and creates an overall vision through which a film eventually becomes realized or noticed. Directors need to be able to mediate differences in creative visions and stay within the budget. There are many pathways to becoming a film director. Some film directors started as screenwriters, cinematographers, producers, film editors or actors. Other film directors have attended a film school. Directors use different approaches. Some outline a general plotline and let the actors improvise dialogue, while others control every aspect and demand that the actors and crew follow instructions precisely. Some directors also write thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Poe, Sr
Fernando is a Spanish and Portuguese given name and a surname common in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Switzerland, former Spanish or Portuguese colonies in Latin America, Africa, the Philippines, India, and Sri Lanka. It is equivalent to the Germanic given name Ferdinand, with an original meaning of "adventurous, bold journey". First name * Fernando el Católico, king of Aragon A * Fernando Acevedo, Peruvian track and field athlete * Fernando Aceves Humana, Mexican painter * Fernando Alegría, Chilean poet and writer * Fernando Alonso, Spanish Formula One driver * Fernando Amorebieta, Venezuelan footballer * Fernando Amorsolo, Filipino painter * Fernando Antogna, Argentine track and road cyclist * Fernando de Araújo (other), multiple people B * Fernando Balzaretti (1946–1998), Mexican actor * Fernando Baudrit Solera, Costa Rican president of the supreme court * Fernando Botero, Colombian artist * Fernando Bujones, ballet dancer C * Fernando Cabrera (baseball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fernando Poe, Jr
Ronald Allan Kelley Poe (August 20, 1939 – December 14, 2004), known professionally as Fernando Poe Jr., and often referred to by his initials FPJ, was a Filipino actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, and politician. His long and successful career as an action star earned him the nickname "Da King" (i.e. the "King of Philippine movies"). He also wrote, directed, and produced several of the films he starred in—under the pseudonyms Ronwaldo Reyes and D'Lanor. Poe appeared in around 300 films spanning from 1955 to 2003. The teenage Poe joined the film industry as a stuntman after the untimely death of his father, actor Fernando Poe Sr. His film debut was ''Anak ni Palaris'' (1955), a sequel to a film that starred his father. His breakout came in the 1956 film ''Lo Waist Gang'' and went on to star in action films that portrayed him as the "champion and defender of the poor and oppressed". His notable films include: ''Only the Brave Know Hell'' (1965), Lino Brocka's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anak Ni Palaris
''Anak ni Palaris'' () is a 1955 action film directed by Mario Barri and starring Fernando Poe Jr. The film marks Poe's screen debut. It is a sequel to ''Palaris'' (1941) and ''Awit ni Palaris'' (1946). Cast * Fernando Poe, Jr. * Rosita Noble * Mario Escudero Mario Escudero (October 11, 1928 – November 19, 2004), was one of a handful of Spanish flamenco guitar virtuosos who, following on the footsteps of Ramon Montoya, helped spread flamenco beyond their Spanish homeland when they migrated to the Un ... * Ramon D'Salva * Ruben Rustia * Purita Alma * Pedro Faustino * Cecilio Joaquin References External links * 1955 films 1950s action films Philippine black-and-white films Philippine action films Philippine sequel films {{Philippines-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huk!
''Huk!'' is a 1956 American action film directed by John Barnwell and written by Stirling Silliphant and filmed in the Philippines. The film stars George Montgomery, Mona Freeman, John Baer, James Bell, Teddy Benavides and Mario Barri. The film was released on August 9, 1956, by United Artists. It is the first Philippine film of George Montgomery who would return to the islands in the 1960s to produce, direct, co-write and star in a number of Philippine films. Plot Greg Dickson is an American born and raised in the Philippines. He returns to sell his deceased father's plantation after World War II and Philippine independence. His plantation ends up in the middle of the Huk Rebellion, with Greg and plantation workers fighting the rebel guerillas. Cast * George Montgomery as Greg Dickson * Mona Freeman Monica Elizabeth "Mona" Freeman (June 9, 1926 – May 23, 2014) was an American actress and painter. Early years Freeman was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and grew up i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Steel Claw (film)
''The Steel Claw'' is a 1961 wartime drama set in the Philippines during World War II. It is an action-adventure film about a handicapped former Marine on a mission to rescue an officer in the early days of the Japanese invasion. ''The Steel Claw'' was directed and co-scripted by its star, George Montgomery. It has no relation to the comic book series ''Steel Claw''. Plot Capt. John Larsen, a Marine, stationed in the Philippines, loses a hand in an accident and is discharged from the Corps. An American general is held captive by Filipino guerrillas behind Japanese lines and Larsen is later re-enlisted to rescue him. He fastens a steel prosthetic hook, the “steel claw” of the title, and embarks on the mission to rescue the general which leads him and his team, (his pal Santana and a band of guerillas), deep into the Philippines where love and death await them. Cast * George Montgomery as Capt. John Larsen * Charito Luna as Lolita * Mario Barri as Santana * Paul Sorensen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samar (1962 Film)
''Samar'' is a 1962 film. It was written and directed by and stars George Montgomery. It also starred Gilbert Roland. Plot Spain rules the Philippines with an iron hand in the 1870's and uses the island of Samar as a penal colony for unwanted political prisoners. An American doctor and adventurer, makes himself unpopular, and is offered the post of doctor on the island, which he accepts; the alternative proposal being more unpleasant. The colony is in a state of unrest, and decide to brave the jungles which is full of savage head hunters in a bid for freedom, away from their Spanish oppressors.Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper; 31/08/1962; Page 2 Cast * George Montgomery as Dr. John David Saunders *Gilbert Roland as Col. Juan Sebastian Salazar *Ziva Rodann as Ana Orteiz * Joan O'Brien as Cecile Salazar *Nico Minardos as Capt. De Guzman * Mario Barri as Sgt. Nanding *Henry Feist as Tominsino *Tony Fortich as Trustee *Johnny Cortez as Adring *Carmen Austin as School Teacher *Esper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Out Of The Tiger's Mouth
''Out of the Tiger's Mouth'' is a 1962 American drama film directed by Tim Whelan, Jr. It was entered into the 12th Berlin International Film Festival. Cast * Loretta Han-Yi Hwong as Little Moon * David Fang as Peaceful * Lilian Wai as Grandma Yang * Y'ang Juo Ch'ing as Mme. Pang * Mario Barri as Mario * Lolita Shek as Su Mei * Ngai Fung as Boatman Feng (as Fung Yi) * Victoria Chan as Beggar girl See also *List of American films of 1962 A list of American films released in 1962. ''Lawrence of Arabia'' won the Academy Award for Best Picture. __TOC__ Top-grossing films (U.S.) source: https://web.archive.org/web/20080907071824/http://www.boxofficereport.com/database/1962.shtml ... References External links * 1962 films 1962 drama films American black-and-white films American independent films American drama films 1960s English-language films 1960s American films {{1960s-US-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Man Is An Island (film)
''No Man Is an Island'' is a 1962 war film about the exploits of George Ray Tweed, a United States Navy radioman who avoided capture and execution by the Japanese during their years-long World War II occupation of Guam. It stars Jeffrey Hunter as Tweed. The film was shot entirely in the Philippines and all the supporting actors spoke Tagalog rather than Chamorro, to the amusement of Chamorros who saw the film. Plot It is 1941. Tweed is at a radio outpost on Guam from where he expects to return to mainland America. His replacement, Roy, arrives with Vicente, a local. Shortly after bombing Pearl Harbor, the Japanese attack Guam by air, killing Vicente and Chief Schultz. The five survivors from the outpost run for the hills as Japanese troops garrison the island. Using medical documents from American prisoners the Japanese realise the five men are missing. The Japanese send patrols to capture the men, starting a long cat-and-mouse sequence. With help from locals the five escape one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Yank In Viet-Nam
''A Yank in Viet-Nam'' is a 1964 war drama film. It was filmed entirely in South Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Plot The film follows a U.S. Marine Corps pilot (Marshall Thompson) who is shot down over the Vietnamese jungle. In his endeavor to get to safety, he meets a female guerrilla fighter ( Kieu Chinh) and a nationalist named Hong (played by the Filipino actor Mario Barri). Cast * Marshall Thompson as The Major * Kieu Chinh as The Girl * Mario Barri as Hong * Enrique Magalona as Guerrilla Leader Production In addition to acting in the film, Marshall Thompson also served as the film's director. The screenplay is by Jane Wardell and Jack Lewis, based on a story by Lewis. The film was originally to be titled ''Year of the Tiger'' but in November 1963 it was retitled ''A Yank in Viet-Nam''.p.10 ''Box Office'' Magazine November 25, 1963 See also *List of American films of 1964 A list of American films released in 1964. ''My Fair Lady'' won the Academy Award for Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filipino Male Film Actors
Filipino may refer to: * Something from or related to the Philippines ** Filipino language, standardized variety of 'Tagalog', the national language and one of the official languages of the Philippines. ** Filipinos, people who are citizens of the Philippines or are of Filipino descent. Other uses * Filipinos (snack food), branded cookies manufactured in Europe See also * * * Filipinas (other) Filipinas may refer to: * ''Filipinas, letra para la marcha nacional'', the Spanish poem by José Palma that eventually became the Filipino national anthem. * The original Spanish name, and also used in different Philippines languages including F ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
