"ANG AGILA AT ANG ARAW" (1973) Film Clip UPLOADED

"Ang Agila at ang Araw" (1973)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Joseph Estrada, Boots Anson-Roa, Marissa Delgado, Paquito Diaz, Romy Diaz and Max Alvarado/ Directed by Ronwaldo Reyes

In 1973, Fernando Poe, Jr. and Joseph 'Erap' Estrada, teamed up for the nth time in the movie, "Ang Agila at ang Araw," FPJ Productions 8th Manila Film Festival offering. FPJ, who usually played the role of 'Agila' in most movies he appeared onscreen, portrayed here the role of Araw, a doctor who was wrongly accused of a crime, while Estrada was Agila, the dissident. Both were fugitives of the law. As they crossed paths, the two soon realized that they need each other to survive.

Courtesy of FPJ Productions

"BILIS NG KAMAY" (1963): WHO IS HE?

"Bilis ng Kamay" (1963)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Tony Ferrer, Max Alvarado, Jess Lapid, Bert Olivar, Jose Garcia, Victor Bravo, Manolo Robles, Dencio Padilla/ Directed by Alex Sunga

“For the first time... A real American cowboy--- lightning-fast gunslinger--- against Fernando Poe, Jr. Who is he? Will Ronnie beat him to the draw?,” says a blurb in the 1963 movie, Bilis ng Kamay!. It’s the movie’s selling point, the producer’s marketing strategy to whet the appetite of the moviegoers. I wonder you this guy is--- anybody seen this movie when it was released in the 60s? One popular Hollywood western classic comes to mind--- The Fastest Gun Alive starring Glenn Ford.

Fernando Poe, Jr. caught by surprise by fast-drawing Tony Ferrer.

FPJ with Bert Olivar and Rosario del Pilar

A confrontational scene between FPJ and Max Alvarado

AN ARTICLE ON "MARKADO" (1960)

"Markado" (1960)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Lyn D'Amour, Rocky Rogers, Patricia Mijares, Joe Sison, Elvira Reyes, Vocente Liwanag and Mario Barri/ Directed by Mario Barri

From the Literary Song-Movie Magazine/ 1960
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"TIERRA VERDE" (1965) Film Clip UPLOADED

"Tierra Verde" (1965)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Liza Moreno, Paquito Diaz, Johnny Monteiro, Lito Anzures, Victor Bravo, Nello Nayo, Dencio Padilla, Vic Varrion, Mario Escudero/ Directed by Efren Reyes

"He was out to get a killer... but a whole town was out to get him," says the blurb of the 1965 movie, "Tierra Verde." Fernando Poe Jr. starred as Narding, a bounty hunter, in search of a wanted man (played by Paquito Diaz). He reached the town of Tierra Verde where Diaz and his men were temporary holed up and being protected by the whole town. The movie reminds me of the young Steve McQueen in his highly popular 50s TV western show, "Wanted Dead of Alive."

Here's a short film clip of the movie showing the young FPJ in his western getup shooting it out with Diaz and his men.

Courtesy of FPJ Productions

"THE LEGEND LIVES ON"

Here's a Cover Story article by Enrique L. Calderon from Focus Magazine dated June 25, 1983---

"A lot of labels have been tagged to Fernando Poe, Jr.'s name---Ang Alamat or the Legend, Mr. Box-Office, Ang Maestro or the Master, and a host of other appellations--- but no word can describe him better than hero."

"The tag hero has always been associated with Ronnie Poe, Mainly because of the kind of movies his fans prefer, and the kind of man they want to see him personify onscreen--- an unsung hero, the champion of the oppressed, the protector of the underdog. And Ronnie Poe has obliged--- he sticks to this formula in making movies. His roles have him portraying a soft-spoken but relentless avenger; a do-gooding but loner adventurer, and he is always clothed with mystery. He is sum, the fairytale hero, embodying the populist dreams of salvation."

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NOW AVAILABLE: "MAGINOONG TULISAN"; "ANG SALARIN" AND "ANG DAYUHAN"

Just released and now available in the market are three FPJ movies from RTG Productions: Maginong Tulisan (1965) with Fe Galvez; Ang Salarin (1965) with Veronica Luna and Ang Dayuhan (1968) with Liberty Ilagan. All copies are in DVD formats.

(Maginoong Tulisan/1965)- Fernando Poe, Jr., in a dual role as brothers, Mando, the thief and Carding, the lawyer. Carding disguised himself as Mando, in search for the truth as to who robbed the factory and killed the security guard. He wanted to prove that his brother was innocent of the charges.

(Ang Salarin/1965)- Fernando Poe, Jr. starred as Alberto, a man unjustly and falsely accused of a crime. He was arrested and convicted. He escaped and did everything to get the culprits and clear his name.

(Ang Dayuhan/1968)- Fernando Poe, Jr. starred as a mysterious gunslinger (Marco/Daniel Barrion), who was mistaken by Donya Isabel to be the person she expected to help her problem with the greedy Don Jose (Van de Leon), her second husband.

"ITO ANG MAYNILA" (1963) Film Clip UPLOADED

In 1963, for its first anniversary presentation, FPJ Productions released "Ito ang Maynila," starring filmdom's two top action stars, Fernando Poe, Jr. and Joseph Estrada. It tells of two friends on opposite sides of the law.

Here's one of the many hilarious scenes in the movie, where the two try to outwit and outsmart or put one on the other with funny consequences.

Courtesy of FPJ Productions

FPJ in one of the many fighting senes in the movie. The boy in the scene was Jay Ilagan with comedian Dencio Padilla. This clip was previously uploaded.

Courtesy of FPJ Productions

FPJ IN A CAMEO ROLE IN "GERON BUSABOS: ANG BATANG QUIAPO" (1964) / Film Clip Uploaded

Fernando Poe, Jr. made a brief appearance in the 1964 movie, "Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo." The award-winning movie starred his bosom buddy, Joseph 'Erap' Estrada who won the Famas Best Actor for his convincing portrayal of the man in the street, often maligned and maltreated but tried to do good deeds and served as an example.

Courtesy of Emar Pictures

"AGUILA" (1980) Movie Clip UPLOADED

"Aguila" (1980)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Amalia Fuentes, Christopher de Leon, Elizabeth Oropesa, Eddie Garcia, Jay Ilagan, Chanda Romero, Charo Santos, Daria Ramirez, Celia Rodriguez, Orestes Ojeda, Susa Valdez, Sandy Andolong, Johnny Delgado/ Directed by Eddie Romero

“Huwag mo na linlangin ang sarili mo, anak. Hindi ako ang hinahanap mo sa kabuuan ng iyong paglalakbay. Ang tunay na hinahanap mo ay kahulugan," declares the elder Aguila, Daniel (played by FPJ) as he talks and advises his son (Christopher de Leon) why he decides to stay with the Aeta. This concluding part of the three-and-half hour epic movie can be viewed below---

"MAY PASIKAT BA SA KANO" (1958): KOMIKS SERIAL

"May Pasikat Ba Sa Kano" (1958)- Stars Fernando Poe, Jr., Leonor Vergara, Chiquito, Ramon D' Salva, Lily Marquez, Menggay, Jose Garcia/ Directed by Nemesio Caravana

Fernando Poe, Jr. starred as a struggling boxer in "May Pasikat Ba Sa Kano," another komiks-adapted movie, from the novel created by Nemesio Caravana, which he also directed. It appeared on the pages of Liwayway Magazine.

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Thanks to Unang Labas for the Komiks Materials