Revenge Of The Bushido Blade (1978)

1978 - Revenge Of The Bushido Blade (Last Reunion Co Ltd/American National Enterprises Inc)

[also released as “The Last Reunion” and “Ninja Nightmare”]

Director/Editor Jay Wertz Story Kim Ramos Screenplay Donald G. Thompson Producers Leo Fong, Frank E. Johnson Executive Producers Leoncio Imperial, B.T. Anderson Associate Producers Charles D. Kendall, Jeff Krogh Cinematography Frank E. Johnson Music William Loose Additional Music Johnny Mandel Production Design Ted Allan Art Director Francisco Balangue Set Decorator Gavino Payawal Special Effects Danny Dominguez 1st Assistant Director Hernan Robles 2nd Assistant Director/Stunt Coordinator Ulysses Formanez Stunts PMP Stuntmen, D’Vultures Stuntmen Philippines Production Manager Artemio Tecson US Production Manager Joe Melody Editorial Consultant Bernie Gribble Associate Editors Dino Dimuro, Buffy Offner Apprentice Editors Eric Scott, Jill Nemiro Negative Cutter Suzanne Gervey Camera Assistants Bob Hayes, John Stafford 2nd Unit Cameraman Danny Nogales Location Mixer Jeff Skaletsky Boom Man Oscar Magnaye Sound Transfers Les Kisling Wardrobe Erwin Arenas, Lily Guzman Make Up Tony Artieda, Totoy Serna Gaffer Tony Canon Key Grip Bert Maclang Grips Renee Balicas, Manuel Tropa, Victor Cicogo Stills Ricky Francisco, Pam Fialka Production Assistants Lito Mendoza, Nick Vitales, Lorenzo Millo, Leo Acapulco Comptroller Cynthia L. Harper Production Secretary Remy Blanco Location Accountant Pete Vallejo Layout Artist Bing Santos Title Design Gerry Woolery, John G. Thompson

Cast Cameron Mitchell (Sam Hacker), Leo Fong (Tamon Matsuda), Vic Silayan (Raul Amante), Hal Bokar (Tom Steadman), Philip Baker Hall (Mike Sills), Stack Pierce (Frank Washington), Charlie Davao (Dante Salazar), Chanda Romero (Rita), Hope Holiday (Sally the Singer), Mariwin Roberts (Shayna), Henri Salcedo (Director), Jose Mari Avellana (Liang), Kim Ramos (Quantez), Pros Justiano (Ishima), Sage Downing (Secretary), Pol Enriquez (Taxi Driver), Paul LeClair (Disco Bartender), Galen Thompson (Captain Kimbro), Rob Stuart (Corporal Steadman), Paul Bailey (Lieutenant Hacker), Allan Wing (Corporal Sills), Larry Silayan (Lieutenant Amante), James Gaines (Corporal Washington), Charlie Davao Jr (Private Salazar), Ricky Bernardo (Private Quantez), Butz Aquino (General Matsuda), Roma Roces (Miekko Matsuda), Ruben Tizon Jr (Young Tamon Matsuda), Paterno Punio (Cruz), Minnie Badong (Belen), Nonette Garcia (Script Girl), Belen Vasquez (Make Up Girl), Bernardo Guindayao (Sergeant Orate), Paul Nunez (PC Officer), Virgie Lee (Hostess), Bernadette Bleza (Hostess), Sammy Valencia (Big Gem Bartender), Amante de Guzman (Bar Patron), Boy Acosta (Bar Patron), Loida Miano (Desk Clerk), Eduardo Herrera (Cock Fight Patron), Michael Borja (Cock Fight Patron)

Review on the Internet Movie Database:

Played on one drive-in in Seattle (with ads saying "More action that Shogun"), this is a pretty good movie. In 1944 in the Pacific, a group of American soldiers raided a Japanese fort killing all the soldiers and killing a little kid's dad and raping his mom (who they both speak terrible Japanese) before killing her. The boys hides and lives through the ordeal, only to become a successful businessman in 1976 (Played by Leo Fong). He is bend on revenge as he kills the soldiers one by one. (Philip Baker Hall has a great decapitation scene). Familar character actors Stack Pierce and Cameron Mitchell play the other soldiers (and later stars in other Fong's films). Not bad.

The Black Panther Of Shaolin (1975)

1975 - The Black Panther Of Shaolin (Ophelia San Juan Productions/Lyra Ventures)

[Philippines release date 1st August 1975, original title “Mababagsik Na Anghel”; also released internationally as "Bamboo Trap"]

Director/Screenplay Ernesto Ventura Producer Ophelia San Jaun Cinematography Felipe Sacdalan, Higino J. Fallorina Music D'Amarillo

Cast Leo Fong, "Ronnie"/Ron van Clief, George Estregan, Lotis Key, Eddie Garcia, Chanda Romero, Nory Wright, Darnell Garcia, Jun Garcia, Perla Bautista, Cloyd Robinson, Rez Cortez, Abubakar Jalmaani, Joey Abad Santos, Tony Carreon [as Tony Carrion], Bien David, Juano del Gallego, Jose Garcia, Lito Hermosa, Santy Hermosa, Ruel Martinez, David de Martyn, Rene Matias, Ken Metcalfe, Larry Silva, Adoracion Soriano

Murder In The Orient (1974)

1974 – Murder In The Orient (Ilocandia Productions Inc)

[Philippines release date 15th March 1974, original title "Manila Gold"]

Director /Writer Manuel G. Songo Story Idea Anthony Reyes Executive Producer Cirilo M. Quilala

Cast Ron Marchini, Leo Fong, Eva Reyes, Leila Hermosa, Danny Rojo, Raymond, Jim Delon, Gil Guerrero, Mary Diaz, Robert Talabis, Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia, Jose Villa Franca, Mario Escudero, Bien Juan, Josephine (Diane), Edgar Garcia, Baldo Maro, Ben Manalo, Boy Caoili, Alex Reyes, Jing Caparras, Ben Romano, Jay Grama, Marlene Sison, Flor Antonio, Mely Antonio, Baby Gallardo, Jimmy Ariel, Gregg Rosero, Mil Arca, PMP Commandos, SOS Daredevils

The Enforcer From Death Row (1976)

1976 - The Enforcer From Death Row (Filmmakers/Koinonia Psi West Productions)

[Philippines release date 9th July 1976, original title "The Outside Man"; also released as “Ninja Assassins”, “The Ninja Enforcer” and “Ninja Nightmare”]

Directors Efren C. Pinon, Marshall M. Borden Producer/Writer Leo Fong

Cast Leo Fong (T.L. Young), Darnell Garcia, Lotis Key, Ann Farber, “B.T.”/Booker T. Anderson, George Estregan, Charlie Davao, Cameron Mitchell, [uncredited] John Hammond, Mariwin Roberts

Article from Fighting Stars magazine (April 1976)

Blind Rage (1976)

1976 - Blind Rage (Metropolitan Films)

[Philippines release date 5th October 1976, original title "The System"]

Director Efren C. Piñon Writers Jerry O. Tirazona, Leo Fong Executive Producers Leoncio Imperial, Pio C. Lee Editor Edgardo “Boy” Vinarao Music Tito Sotto Cinematography Benjamin L. Lobo Assistant Director Jos‚ Torres Sound Effects Editor Teresa Eckton Assistant Editor Rufino Cabrales

Cast Tony Ferrer (Ben Guevara), Leila Hermosa (Sally), Leo Fong (Lin Wang), Charlie Davao (Johnny Duran), Fred Williamson (Jesse Crowder), Carlos Padilla Jr (Captain Reyes), D'Urville Martin (Willie Black), Dick Adair (Anderson), Darnell Garcia (Hector Lopez), Subas Herrero (Chief Rodriguez), Chuck Doherty (Jim Metcalf), B.T. Anderson (Lew Simpson), Golay, Jose Garcia, Romy Nario, Fred Param, Ben Datu, Rocco Montalban, Carlos Diaz, Mandy Bustamente, Telly Babasa, Val Iglesia, Eddie Miriaflor, Nick Miranda, Ricky Nicolas, Johnny Hammond, Johnny Fear, Joe Meyers, Dan Ivan, Gary Hall, Nathan Jung, Cecil Peoples, Bing Velasco, Max Alvarado, SOS Daredevils

Fred Williamson on Blind Rage in an interview with Steve Ryfle, Shock Cinema #15 (1999) p.6

Steve: Blind Rage is a personal favourite of mine.

Fred: (Laughs) That was one of D'Urville's projects. D'Urville brought those guys, I think they were out of Manila. He had worked in a film in the Philippines with them, and so he returned the favour... The main thing about D'Urville is that he was my best friend, a friend I knew socially. He had this flair for comedy, and people seemed to laugh at everything that he did. So I thought it might be a great idea that he and I get together. And since all the films that I made were action-oriented, D'Urville and I could work together and D'Urville would provide the comedy in my films, and that would take the kiss of death off the violence and the action.