Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat (1973)

  • R
  • 08/15/1973 (PH)
  • History, Action
  • 1h 58m

Overview

Tiagong Akyat was one of the most famous outlaws in Philippine history. He terrorized Manila and the nearby provinces in the 1920s. Born Santiago Ronquillo in Imus, Cavite sometime in the late 19th century, Tiagong Akyat got his moniker because he simply entered homes and loot it of its wealth amidst the horrified residents (it should be noted that during the early 20th century, few homes had gates). Legend has it that Tiagong Akyat possessed an amulet that made him invisible. This amulet is called "Tagabulag" in Philippine folklore.Yet, despite Tiagong Akyat's notoriety, there was existing rumors that he was a "Robin Hood" character, helping the poor and looting the rich. In 1923, Manila Chief of Police John Fulton Green received an intelligence report that Tiagong Akyat was seen in Noveleta, Cavite. In cooperation with the Philippine constabulary, Green organized a formidable force to capture Tiagong Akyat, resulting to the kill of the latter.

Armando A. Herrera

Director

Ramon Revilla Sr.

Screenplay

Cast

Ramon Revilla Sr.'s headshot

Ramon Revilla Sr.

Santiago 'Tiagong Akyat' Ronquillo
Liza Lorena's headshot

Liza Lorena

Wife of Tiago
Robert Jaworksi's headshot

Robert Jaworksi

Aurora Salve's headshot

Aurora Salve

Max Alvarado's headshot

Max Alvarado

Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia's headshot

Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia

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