Movies by Leopoldo Salcedo
Tatak ng Alipin
A story about a man who grew up as a branded slave when his father lost in gambling, and escapes seeking revenge.
The One-Armed Executioner
An Interpol agent is out for revenge against the gangsters that cut off his arm and killed his bride. This tragedy left him deeply depressed, and his battle with depression has to be won first before he can be thoroughly trained in martial arts. After his training, Ortega hunts down his adversaries for a final reckoning.
As We Were
Set at the turn of the 20th century during the Filipino revolution against the Spaniards and, later, the American colonizers, it follows a naive peasant through his leap of faith to become a member of an imagined community.
Sakay
Sakay is a 1993 Filipino historical drama film directed by Raymond Red. The film stars Julio Diaz, Tetchie Agbayani, and Leopoldo Salcedo. The film covers the life of Filipino patriot and hero Macario Sakay, who was declared an outlaw and a criminal for continuing hostilities against the United States after the "official" end of the Philippine Insurrection.
Blood of Bataan
War exploitation low budget flick about JAP atrocities on captured women.
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
This is the true story of Arsenio Cayanan, a Black Asian American whose challenges in his youth led him into a life of crime.
Burlesk Queen
To support her paralytic father, Chato works as a utility girl for a burlesque star Virgie Nite. But when Virgie gets drunk on the night of her scheduled show, Chato pitches in for her. And she becomes an instant sensation. Enthused by the initial acceptance of the audience, she defies her father's admonitions and presents herself to the manager. And thus, becoming the new burlesque queen.
El Vibora
A re-telling of Artemio Ricarte, a Filipino patriot who fought against the Spanish and later Americans. He was later supported by the Japanese during WWII. Nickname was "El Vibora" (the Viper).
Principe Teñoso
The first film adaptation of the popular corrido/awit of the same name about a prince disguised as a deformed beggar.
Ghost in the Opera
Filipino horror movie from 1954.
Florante at Laura
The story is about the love and determination of the Duke Florante and the Princess Laura of Albania while being pursued by the usurper Count Adolfo.