The best Christopher de Leon’s action movies

Christopher de Leon

Christopher de Leon

31/10/1956 (67 años)
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Dukot

Dukot
5.8/10
Based on a true kidnapping event, Carlo Sandoval was kidnapped instead of his sister.

Aguila

Aguila
7.7/10
Daniel Aguila's son recounts memories of the Philippines as he searches for his father.

Escape

Escape
6.9/10
Set during the terrifying reign of Filipino despot, Marcos, two upper caste but very different strangers team up to try and survive the physical and mental torture they undergo after they are suddenly jailed. Geny is the conservative businessman while Serge is more sensitive and outgoing. Both of the young men's parents give all of their money, but the government refuses to free them. Even a mutual hunger strike fails to move their jailers. In desperation, Geny and Serge begin plotting their escape.

On the Job 2: The Missing 8

On the Job 2: The Missing 8
7.7/10
  • Genre: ActionCrime
  • Release: 10/09/2021
  • Character: Arnel Pangan
Inspired by true events, the film chronicles the story of Sisoy Salas, a corrupt journalist seeking justice for his colleagues, and convict Roman Rubio, a hired gun who is regularly brought out of prison to perform assassinations.

El Presidente

El Presidente
5.8/10
The film begins with his capture by Philippine and US forces under Frederick Funston's command in 1901, then flashes back to 1886, when an old woman gives Aguinaldo and his childhood friend Candido Tirona cryptic prophecies. Ten years later, Aguinaldo is inducted into the Katipunan and later assumes leadership of its Cavite chapter while becoming mayor of Cavite El Viejo. When the trouble breaks out in Manila in late August 1896, Aguinaldo tries to assure the Spanish provincial government of non-interference and covertly marshals his forces despite a lack of weapons. Learning that the Spanish mostly put their forces in Manila, Aguinaldo finally mobilizes his troops and take the command of the Katipunan forces in Cavite

In My Own Hands

In My Own Hands
5.3/10
Joven dela Rosa is an NBI officer who investigates The Catleya Killer case perpetrated by a man who preys married women. The killer tortures his victim to death and disposes the body at the sidewalk during night time. However, as Joven gets busy solving the case, he gets to spend lesser time with his wife Camille, who met a handsome man named Gene Rivera. Camille finds Gene’s mysteriousness attractive. But behind Gene’s good looks is a man haunted by his past which keeps him from committing violence against women. How soon will Joven figure out that the man behind the heinous crimes has already penetrated to his household?

The Legend Of Julian Makabayan

The Legend Of Julian Makabayan
8.8/10
  • Genre: Action
  • Release: 25/12/1979
Celso Ad. Castillo's film about villagers retelling the story of their hero and the revolt he waged in the countryside.

Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback

Pedro Penduko, Episode II: The Return Of The Comeback
7.4/10
A man (Janno Gibbs) meets the leader (Ramon Zamora) of a distant land threatened by imminent destruction.

Cain & Abel

Cain & Abel
7.2/10
  • Genre: ActionDrama
  • Release: 07/10/1982
  • Character: Ellis
In this modern-day version of the biblical legend on Cain and Abel, strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son Ellis over the older Loren whom she blames for the death of her husband. Ellis grows up cowardly and spoiled while Loren becomes a responsible family man despite his increasing resentment towards his mother. What began as a sibling rivalry develops into a deep feud that would later escalate into a large-scale war - with all the mayhem and bloodshed.

Across The Crescent Moon

Across The Crescent Moon
5.9/10
The story revolves around a SAF exemplary Agent, Abbas Misani a Muslim who is married to Emma, whose parents with strict Christian upbringing would not accept both Abbas and Emma to their family.

Sana'y Ikaw na Nga

Sana'y Ikaw na Nga
8/10
This love triangle story is about love, music and drugs. Jessica (Vina Morales) was an upcoming singer who met Gary (Keempee de Leon), a lead singer of a band and Karlo (Christopher de Leon), Gary's older brother who was an ex-convict.

Hallowed Be Thy Name

Hallowed Be Thy Name
6.3/10
Two warring crime syndicate families fight bitterly for dominance to the last of their descendants. Obedient and respectful, Daniel Sorilla (Christopher De Leon) gives up his sweetheart Blanca (Alice Dixson) to his father who wants to marry her. Though Daniel fights his father's war and kills Don Claro, he chooses to pay his crime in prison. Daniel lets his father raise and train his son Ramoncito (Jomari Yllana) to take his place in the war that Daniel finds repulsive. But now Daniel cannot anymore avoid the hostilities when his son's safety is at stake.

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