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1. They Were Expendable (1945)

Approved | 135 min | Drama, War

A Navy commander fights to prove the battle-worthiness of the PT boat at the start of World War II.

Directors: John Ford, Robert Montgomery | Stars: Robert Montgomery, John Wayne, Donna Reed, Jack Holt

Votes: 9,265

2. Soltero (1984)

TV-MA | 130 min | Drama

Crispin is a 29-year old bachelor who lives alone in his apartment and works in a bank. His life is filled with pain and suffering as he wants to find a woman to love as he approaches his 30s.

Director: Pio De Castro III | Stars: Jay Ilagan, Rio Locsin, Chanda Romero, Baby Delgado

Votes: 24

3. Babae sa breakwater (2003)

124 min | Drama

In a poor village by the Manila Bay breakwater, brothers Buboy and Basilio come to the city to escape from the violence at home. They meet a prostitute named Pakita and become close with ... See full summary »

Director: Mario O'Hara | Stars: Gardo Versoza, Yoyoy Villame, Lou Veloso, Lucita Soriano

Votes: 102

4. Condemned (1984)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

A hired killer is hounded by the head of his own criminal group as he gradually unravels the syndicate's tightly-guarded secret.

Director: Mario O'Hara | Stars: Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, Gloria Romero, Rio Locsin

Votes: 36

5. Thelma (2011)

111 min | Drama, Family

One struggle. One chance. One dream. The film tells the story of a tomboyish Ilocano lass from Ilocos Norte, Thelma whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift.

Director: Paul Soriano | Stars: Maja Salvador, Tetchie Agbayani, John Arcilla, Eliza Pineda

Votes: 61

6. Tisoy! (1977)

100 min | Comedy

Based on a popular comic strip by Nonoy Marcelo, Tisoy (Christopher de Leon) is a bohemian balikbayan searching for his father. He gets help from his friends as they scour the immaculately ... See full summary »

Director: Ishmael Bernal | Stars: Christopher De Leon, Jay Ilagan, Charo Santos-Concio, Lorli Villanueva

Votes: 12

7. Patigasan... ang laban (1990)

115 min | Action, Comedy

Two playboy con-artists preying for rich women, together with their respective stooges, would be engaged in a rivalry and would do anything to eliminate each other.

Director: J. Erastheo Navoa | Stars: Eddie Garcia, Paquito Diaz, Jaime Fabregas, Lou Veloso

8. Bakal Boys (2009)

93 min | Drama

A realistic docudrama, Children Metal Divers tells the heart-tugging story of children who scavenge for metal scraps in the murky waters of Manila Bay, often risking their lives in the process.

Director: Ralston Jover | Stars: Meljun Ginto, Vincent Olano, J.R. Olano, Ian Villaroel

Votes: 23

9. Beautiful Excursions (2006– )
Episode: Philippines, l'Archipel aux mille couleurs (2017)

90 min | Documentary

We see a great diversity of landscapes and activities: tourism, religious celebration, cockfight, music and volcanoes. About tourism: the place of El Nido on Palawan island: meeting with ... See full summary »

Director: Pascal Villa | Star: Raphaël de Casabianca