Efren Jarlego

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Maskara

A tribute to a lost family member.

0.0

Year:

2011

Father Jejemon

Father Jeremiah Jerome Montes has been asked by his old friend Father Baby to help him run the parish of Parmbil. Father Jejemon, as he’s known, has a knack for connecting with the young people of the community. But as soon as he gets there, he only encounters resistance. Father Baby’s sister Violetta doesn’t seem too keen on Father Jejemon running things. Worse yet, the ruthless businessman who owns the town has his sights on demolishing the Church in order to make way for a golf course. But Father Jejemon soldiers on, helping people out and showing them a new way to do things.

0.0

Year:

2010

Home Alone da Riber

Rudolf is imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. He attempted to escape many times but was unsuccessfull, he realizes that he is in for the long haul and decides that his wife Sandra should remarry for the sake of their children Melody and Mark who have been made to believe anyway that he is already dead. Many years has been passed he was informed that the real culprit has been caught and he is being released. However, instead of being happy, he is saddened by the fact that he cannot go back to his family anymore. Nevertheless he pretends to be a piano tuner so that he can visit his children.

3.0

Year:

2002

American Adobo

The everyday struggles of people trying to bridge two cultures, as well as their attempt to find happiness in their new homeland. Tere (Cherrie Pie Picache), mid-forties and single, hosts a dinner for a friend visiting from Manila, Lorna. Invited are their New York City-based friends and former college classmates -- Mike (Christopher De Leon), a newspaper editor in his forties, Gerry (Ricky Davao), an advertising copywriter and closeted gay, and Marissa (Dina Bonnevie).

4.5

Year:

2001

Ayos Na... Ang Kasunod

The story of two people leading two different lives. Ramon is a delivery truck driver while Amor owns a neighborhood kitchenette. He is looking for the perfect partner. Her seven goon-like brothers are guarding her. When they meet, it's love at first sight.

0.0

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2000

Tar-San

Taking their being fallen from the sky as the gods' omen, the babies christened as Tar and are declared heir to the chieftainship of the Agatao tribe. The tribe looks forward to Tar and San's succession, for both are amiable and magnanimous to them; but since the chieftain's evil nephew Sabukot also stakes his claim on the throne, the Agatao chieftainship becomes a prize the claimants have to win. Adventuress Jessie and her team enter the scene, declaring Tar and San to be the long-estranged grandsons of rich philanthropist Gerardo Elizondo. Tar and San are taken to the city to learn the ways of the place they are meant to belong, but no matter how hard they try to adapt, the two cannot resist the call of the wild.

6.0

Year:

1999

Isprikitik: Walastik Kung Pumitik

Company janitors Marlon, Brando, and Jack would do anything to provide for their niece Bona and their ailing grandfather.

0.0

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1999

Tik Tak Toys My Kolokotoys

A Filipino comedy film by Efren Jarlego.

0.0

Year:

1999

Ala Eh con Bisoy, Hale Hale Hoy!

Bill and Clinton, are garbage collectors who struggle to finance their daily needs from their job; yet Clinton’s soft heart could not help but adopt more homeless children. Bill, who is totally against of his brother extreme charitableness always ends up accepting the children in their congested tiny home. Now Clinton finds another homeless child named Ana. As expected Bill disproves of having additional mouths to feed as they barely make ends meet. But the adorable Ana charms them both by her wit thus she ends up living with her new family. But Bill and Clinton get to discover that Ana is not just another ordinary orphan kid when a group of harmful goons start to go after them. They get to learn that Ana manages to sneak away from her abductors one of which is her stepfather Jack and the latter’s real lover Rose.

8.0

Year:

1998

Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong

Orphan Jingle can't seem to find a home for herself. Hopeless with the situation, she is sent to Manila to live with three bachelors who are still awaiting their big break. When the trio accidentally pick up a bag of jewels that belong to a crime syndicate, Jingle's life is put in danger in exchange of the jewels. - Written by ledster

6.0

Year:

1998

Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong

6.0

Year:

1998

Haba-Baba-Doo! Puti-Puti-Poo!

Domeng and Mokong, two unemployed men, take up jobs as nannies for 7 children.

0.0

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1998

I Do? I Die!! D'yos Ko Day!

Babalu & Mokong can't find a job so they decide to rob their old boss.

0.0

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1997

Home Along da Riles 2

Kevin and his family suddenly find themselves prospective millionaires. What happens when they move into a bigger house and leave their real "home along da riles"?

0.0

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1997

Ang Pinakamahabang Baba sa Balat ng Lupa

The Longest Chin Man In The World

8.0

Year:

1997

Ang Misis Kong Hoodlum

When Andy marries Grace, he is surprised to discover that her family is staying with them. But what surprises him, even more, is finding out that they are all ex-convicts.

0.0

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1996

Oki Doki Doc The Movie

Veterinarian Doc Aga rents a detached house in the compound of Babsy. Living with him are his bumbling assistant Godo and his niece, Camille. Babsy is very much against the relationship of Doc Aga with his daughter Alex. In this movie spin-off of the popular 90s sitcom of the same name, Doc Aga finds himself caught in the middle of a diamond smuggling scheme and tries to help his undercover agent friend capture the culprit.

0.0

Year:

1996

Wanted Perfect Father

A Filipino comedy drama directed Efren Jarlego.

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1995

Sana Dalawa Ang Puso Ko

Gabriel is torn between the woman he’s married with and another woman whom he has fallen deeply in love with while she was away.

0.0

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1995

Home Sic Home

Berto is secretly in love with his neighbor Melanie, who hates him because of her constant unpleasant encounters with him. One day, Berto’s son’s petition to send him in the US has been approved, while Melanie also gets a visa to the US and plans to work as a teacher abroad. Meanwhile, Berto’s friend Robin also wins a ticket to fly abroad, so Berto and Robin fly together. Melanie always hates the times she bumps with Berto, who is intentionally snooping her. But on a particular day, Berto and Robin saves Melanie from the hands of sexual abusers who try to make a move on her. Melanie begins to appreciate Berto in a different light. The two became closer to each other when they were pressed in a situation that would send Melanie home, and would risk the life of Berto’s grandson. Melanie and Berto pretend as couple and the US immigration’s constant checking makes them stay closer than ever.

5.3

Year:

1995

Ang Tipo Kong Lalake (Maginoo Pero Medyo Bastos)

Boy and Dennis are ex-convicts who are trying to start a new life with their girlfriends. But soon their criminal past catches upon them.

2.0

Year:

1995

Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie

As part of the third anniversary of the program, a film version was created. Ana, a young girl who took the responsibility of being the mother of her cousin Marrisa's son while the latter spent her life in Japan as an entertainer.

0.0

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1994

Hataw Tatay Hataw

A story of a middle-aged bellboy whose long-lost daughter returns from the U.S. to visit her father who disguises himself as the hotel owner to impress her. Along for the ride is hotel coworker Carol and the bellboy's adopted son Boyet. There is a running gag involving a wheelchair-bound customer who keeps getting in accidents with the bellboy and his coworkers.

0.0

Year:

1994

The Elsa Castillo Story... The Truth

Who is to blame? Is it the wife who feels that the love she is receiving from her husband is not enough, the husband who is trying to give his best for her, or the lover who treats her very special. This is a true to life story of Elsa Castillo, Fred Castillo and Ted Boorman. A love triangle between husband, wife and accused lover and boss.

0.0

Year:

1994

Bakit Ngayon Ka Lang?

A widower moves to the city with his son as he deals with aftermath of losing his wife.

0.0

Year:

1994

Greggy En' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna

Greggy and Boogie are good friends. Both of them work as Jeepney Drivers and Handymen for some customers in their small community. They usually get into trouble for being too careless and yet they try to survive honestly in whatever they do. - Written by ledster

6.0

Year:

1994

Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story

Dolzura Cortez has had several men in her life. One returns to her as an AIDS researcher and unwittingly, Dolzura becomes his subject. He encouraged her to come out in public so she can dispel the social stigma that comes with the disease.

0.0

Year:

1993

Pretty Boy

6.0

Year:

1993

Hulihin Probinsiyanong Mandurukot

Siyano with his sister Doray goes to Manila seeking a better life. Upon arrival, they become easy prey for a gang of pickpockets who turns out to be the same relative he will be staying at. He juggles his conscience if he would join them in becoming one himself.

6.0

Year:

1993

Home Along da Riles da Movie

Kevin Cosme and his children's safety is compromised when one of his sons witnesses a crime and becomes in possession of an incriminating cassette tape.

5.0

Year:

1993

Stella Magtanggol

Femme fatale causing death to anyone she ever crossed paths with.

10.0

Year:

1992

Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin

Two lovers are separated but in a twist of fate, find themselves in a care of a syndicate leader. He is the bodyguard and she is the wife.

0.0

Year:

1992

Takbo... Talon... Tili!!!

Episode 1: Mahiwagang Banga Decapitated, murdered and buried in the jar, the witch doctor promised to come back and seek revenge... Episode 2: Ang Lalaki sa Salamin Debora longingly believes that at midnight she will see the face of her future husband in a 100 year old mirror. Curious, she chants to a mirror and see Fidel... Episode 3: Mga Laruan ni Kiko, Tito and Toto Kiko, Tito and Toto were trapped in the mall after it closed for the night. Here, Michelle, the mannequin, and Toy Guardians come alive... - Written by cinelamour

5.7

Year:

1992

Ipagpatawad Mo

A married couple who try to make their marriage work despite the fact that both of them are career-oriented and that there are tensions created by the prescence of their first-born child, Mike Jr., who turns out to have autism.

10.0

Year:

1991

Pakasalan Mo Ako

A woman asks his man to marry her for she is with child but the man is noncommittal. To save her reputation, she agrees to marry another man, who turns out to be a psychopath.

0.0

Year:

1991

Una Kang Naging Akin

Tragedy strikes when the helicopter that Nickis riding suddenly crashed in a remote island and authorities reported no survivor. The apparent death of Nick caused great grief to Vanessa, a socialte already betrothed to the young man. On the remote island, Nick meets Dr. Mallari, a marine biologist. Because of his memory loss, Nick introduces himself as Darwin. Dr. Mallari takes Darwin to his home where he introduces his daughter, Diosa, a beautiful painter. Darwin admits that he cannot recall his past and Diosa initially doubted his story. However, as time passes by, the two develop feelings for each other and have a child together. Darwin becomes involved in another accident that triggers the return of his past memories. He remembers that he is a wealthy businessman named Nick who is about to marry his beloved girlfriend Vanessa. With the return of his memory, Darwin's identity as well as Diosa and their child no longer exist in Nick's recollection.

0.0

Year:

1991

Ama... Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan?

After her mother dies in childbirth, a blind little girl has to learn to live with her wealthy father’s new wife—her new stepmother—and her two children. After her stepmother purposely leaves her alone outside a crowded church, she is found by an old fisherman, who raises her as his own daughter.

0.0

Year:

1990

Espadang patpat

Dim-witted and stuttering Pidol is the brunt of his townsfolk's ridicule. Not even being reconciled to his dad Andres changes his luck, for under Andres' nose Pidol is tormented by his stepmother Husing and stepdaughter Sunshine. Just when he is about to give up, Pidol meets Zonrox, an alien sent to earth to avert the evil plans of fellow alien Clorox. In exchange for a momentary magical brush-up on his speech and bearing, Pidol helps Zonrox in locating Clorox before she spreads havoc upon Pidol's planet. Pidol grows increasingly apprehensive as the great battle between the Clorox and Zonrox approaches, but for a completely different reason: indeed, it would be a great blow for the planet should Clorox triumphs in the skirmish--but is it any less painful to lose his first genuine friend in the whole cosmos, especially when Pidol is bound to lose Zonrox one way or another?

0.0

Year:

1990

Heaven's Judgment

An oppressed housemaid has transformed herself into a wealthy and powerful business mogul through sheer dint of talent, ambition and driving need to avenge herself on her tormentors.

6.0

Year:

1990

Beautiful Girl

Inspired by Jose Mari Chan's hit song

0.0

Year:

1990

Og Must Be Crazy

A movie starring Dolphy, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Panchito, Paquito Diaz, Babalu, Jeffrey Quizon, Dollygene Francisco.

0.0

Year:

1990

Elvis and James 2

0.0

Year:

1990

Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee

A 1990 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto, Paquito Diaz, and Panchito.

10.0

Year:

1990

Crocodile Jones: The Son of Indiana Dundee

A 1990 Filipino comedy film starring Vic Sotto, Paquito Diaz, and Panchito.

10.0

Year:

1990

Twist

a film by Efren Jarlego.

0.0

Year:

1990

Dyesebel

After years of hiding from a cruel, suspicious society on the land, the mermaid Dyesebel returns and falls in love with a man named Fredo. However, she becomes the target of Fredo's jealous ex girlfriend.

6.0

Year:

1990

Hot Summer

A plot of love, lust, lies and revenge intertwine in one hot summer where multiple fates collide: Janine, a rich socialite returning home to the Philippines with her parents after the death of the family matriarch; Marco, her coy boyfriend harboring a secret connected to both their pasts; Loida, her mother, still haunted by the memory of a baby forcibly taken away from her 18 years ago; Leni, a simple girl and housemaid with big ambitions, silently jealous of Janine's looks, money, and man; and Robert, Marco's best friend simply longing for Leni's heart, if she could only take her eyes off of Marco.

6.0

Year:

1990

Ang Bukas ay Akin! (Langit ang Uusig)

This drama is based on the serialized comics of Nerissa Cabral.

0.0

Year:

1989

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin

After being diagnosed of a chronic illness, Nanding decided to end his life by hiring a killer. Things become out of hand after knowing that he is just misdiagnosis and it is now up to him to stop the killer.

0.0

Year:

1989

Gawa Na Ang Bala Para sa Akin

0.0

Year:

1989

Super Mouse and the Roborats

Even as a young boy, Mickey has always wondered why he was blessed with amazing powers. But on the day his foster parent died, Mickey finally gets the much-awaited answer to his identity - he is actually the son of the wicked and powerful Master Robo-rat, leader of the Robo-rat clan who is on a mission to rule the world. Will Mickey defend the race he has grown to love or will he succumb to the calling of his bloodline?

0.0

Year:

1989

Elvis & James

The back to school adventures of Elvis Presto and James D, two bestfriends who likes to act, dress, and look like their idols Elvis Presley and James Dean respectively.

0.0

Year:

1989

Barbi: Maid in the Philippines

Bartolome del Rosario is forced to be a crossdresser when he gets wrongly accused of a crime.

0.0

Year:

1989

Magic to Love

Romance and fantasy mix in this comedy that shows how a heaven-sent cupid tries to seal the romances between two pairs of young lovers.

0.0

Year:

1989

Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang Kuting

At the age of 21, Petra will transform into a horse. This is a fulfillment of the curse Silveria, the goddess of horses, put upon Kulas, Petra's father, after she caught him maltreated a horse. And the curse will only be lifted if Petra will do three heroic deeds.

5.0

Year:

1988

Enteng the Dragon

0.0

Year:

1988

Penoy Balut

A 1988 Filipino comedy film starring Nora Aunor, Tirso Cruz III, and Roderick Paulate.

0.0

Year:

1988

Shoot That Ball

Three brothers, Pidiong, Manoy and Tinggoy, who live in a small town in the province, were lucky enough to receive a scholarship program from ASO (Agricultural School of the Orient). Hopeful that this could be the start of their family's better future, Pidiong, Manoy, and Tinggoy went to the city only to find out that the school they'll be going to is not at all what they had expected.

0.0

Year:

1987

My Bugoy Goes to Congress

A simple man runs for Congress with hilarious consequences.

0.0

Year:

1987

Jack en Poy: Hale-Hale Hoy!

Comedy movie starring Maricel Soriano, William Martinez and Roderick Paulate.

0.0

Year:

1987

Inday-Inday sa Balitaw

Abandoned by her mother, Inday suffers many hardships during her childhood. She tries to despise her mother, Monina, who seems to not care that she left her child years earlier.

0.0

Year:

1986

Inday Bote

a film by Luciano B. Carlos.

0.0

Year:

1985

Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune

On a mission to eradicate crime, Baldo the “Goatbuster” disguised himself as his brother Bogard, ahead of a very notorious syndicate.

0.0

Year:

1985

Bulaklak sa City Jail

A pregnant woman arrested for frustrated murder is sent to the Manila City Jail where she meets several women with shocking pasts.

4.0

Year:

1984

Condemned

Yolly, a flower vendor and her brother Efren, who works as a driver and hired hit man for ruthless money laundering lady Connie, live a hardscrabble and bleak existence in the underbelly of the tourist/fashion district of Manila. Escaping from a violent past from the provinces, the siblings world collide with Connie's gang when Yolly witnesses a rape and murder perpetrated by Connie's son and Efren decides to double cross Connie for her money.

3.5

Year:

1984

Barok Goes to Hong Kong

Three Neanderthals sail to escape the famine in the Philippines.

0.0

Year:

1984

Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap

Catherine goes through all the travails of a young woman who must deal with a scheming stepfather out to dupe her of her inheritance.

7.0

Year:

1984

Hot Property

This official entry to the first Metro Manila Film Festival in 1983 directed by Lino Brocka and starred Carmi Martin, Phillip Salvador, Dennis Roldan, Vic Diaz, and Tony Santos, Sr centers on the story of Gigi, a burlesque dancer who is the main attraction of show.

0.0

Year:

1983

Init sa Magdamag

About a woman who changes personality to please the man she's with, and about the man who brings her sexuality to full bloom.

6.0

Year:

1983

To Mama with Love

A 1983 Filipino drama starring Gloria Romero, Snooky, Maricel Soriano. Janice de Belen, Julie Vega, William Martinez and Manilyn Reynes.

0.0

Year:

1983

My Juan en Only

The family-romance comedy film brings the story of Juan (Dolphy), a beloved businessman in his provincial town known for his countless acts of generosity to others. His heart of gold also caught the attention of the town’s seamstress, Akang (Charo), as he becomes her secret admirer—constantly giving her gifts to show his affection which always ends up in silly mishaps.

0.0

Year:

1982

Cain & Abel

A modern-day version of the biblical legend of Cain and Abel. Strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son Ellis over the older Lorenzo, whom she blames for her husband's death.

6.8

Year:

1982

Lydia, a prostitute, is caught between the love of her long-time partner, Sidro, who is a hired gun, and George Grace, an American soldier stationed at a U.S. military base in Pampanga.

1.0

Year:

1982

Dalaga si Misis, Binata si Mister

A successful couple decide to separate and see other people in this romantic comedy from Lino Brocka.

0.0

Year:

1981

Kastilyong Buhangin

Mario O'Hara's melodrama about an aspiring singer and her ex-convict sweetheart.

3.0

Year:

1980

Kasal?

As their wedding day approaches, Joel and Grace open up about their past lovers, and just before the wedding day, their ex-lovers meet up with them.

6.3

Year:

1980

The Quick Brown Fox

0.0

Year:

1980

Mokong

0.0

Year:

1978

Omeng Satanasia

Due to numerous failures, an aging scientist who is trying to create a formula to bring back his youth decided to sell his soul to a gay demon and must find true love within a year.

3.5

Year:

1977

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.

6.8

Year:

1976

Captain Barbell

Tenteng, a bullied wimp who dreams of being a strongman, gains superpowers from a magical barbell.

0.0

Year:

1973