Gerardo de Leon

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Gerardo de Leon

Born September 12, 1913 · Manila, Philippines

Died July 25, 1981 · aged 67

Gerardo de León (September 12, 1913 - July 25, 1981) was a Filipino actor turned film director, who made his acting debut in the 1934 movie Ang Dangal. De León, who was born as Gerardo Ilagan, was a member of the Ilagan clan of Philippine motion pictures, which includes Robert Arevalo, Liberty Ilagan and Ronaldo Valdez, and musical scorer Tito Arévalo. De León was a medical doctor by profession, …

Known For

Women in CagesWomen in Cages · 1971
Women in Cages
5.11971
MovieActionCrime
Carol Jeffries is a naive American woman staying in the Philippines. She is given ten years in prison after being set up by her drug-dealer boyfriend, Rudy. She endures the harsh conditions, sadistic head matron and attempts on her life, then convinces her cell-mates to try to escape with her through the jungle, in spite of the knowledge that ruthless trackers will be sent out after them.
LiletLilet · 1971
Lilet
7.71971
MovieHorrorThriller
An unstable young woman finally blows the cover of her repressive family's dark secrets when her memories where unlocked with the help of an ardent suitor.
Padre BurgosPadre Burgos · 1949
Padre Burgos
1949
MovieHistoryAction
This film reenacts the martyrdom of the Gomburza, high-lighting the events and occurrences prior to their execution. The movie focuses on the story of Fr. Jose Burgos and his involvement in the Cavite Mutiny of 1972.
Brides of BloodBrides of Blood · 1968
Brides of Blood
4.81968
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
Americans investigating the results of nuclear radiation discover a man-eating monster on a remote island.
Aawitan KitaAawitan Kita · 1959
Aawitan Kita
1959
MovieDrama
Tatlong MariaTatlong Maria · 1944
Tatlong Maria
7.01944
MovieDrama
SisaSisa · 1951
Sisa
9.01951
MovieHistoryDrama
A mother’s life is destroyed when her two sons, both altar boys, are accused of a crime they didn't commit. As the local authorities hunt them down and her family is torn apart, the trauma drives her into a state of madness as she wanders the town searching for them.
Diego SilangDiego Silang · 1951
Diego Silang
7.01951
MovieHistoryAction
This movie captures the core and colorful saga of the famous Ilocano hero Diego Silang.

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