Rocky Tan-Go IV (1986)

1986 – Rocky Tan-Go (Larry Santiago Productions)

[Philippines release date 18th April 1986, original title “Johnny Rocky Tan-Go”, also known as “Rocky Tan-Go IV”; dubbed into Spanish and released on Spanish VHS]

Director Ricky Santiago Story/Screenplay/Assistant Director Rick P. Acasio Producers Menen P. Santiago, Deo Dionisio, Godofredo Hizon Executive Producer “Ricmen” Cinematography Rudy Quijano Music Dudu [Santiago] Editor Samuel “Dumondon”/Domondon Sound Engineer Joe Climaco In-Charge-Of-Production Lizza Zorrilla Sales Manager Lauro Romero Advertising Manager Antonio Roxas Shipping-In-Charge Ramon Soriano, Joselito Exito Assistant Editors Danny Collado, Teody Rivera Stills Wilfredo Mendoza Propsman Angel Dalag Soundman Predro Nicolas Assistant Soundman Vicente Dona Special Effects Ricardo Calayag Effectsman Ades San Pedro Makeup Gilly Valenzona Prosthetics Eddie Valeriano Schedule Master Willy Deato Talent Co-Ordinator Jomar Laurel, Jay Torres Fight Instructor Bebeng Amora Animation Rolly Santiago Layout Artist Eddie Domer Titles Uro & Ador

LARRY SANTIAGO PRODUCTIONS UNIT 1 Soundman Vicente Dona Assistant Cameraman Jun Domondon Clapper/Lifter Jessie Quijano Mike Man Temoteo Domondon Crew Josito Gatchalian, Romy Vongco, Ramon Tirago

LARRY SANTIAGO PRODUCTIONS UNIT 2 Soundman Pedro Nicolas Assistant Cameraman Rene Pacheco Clapper/Lifter Gener Viray Mike Man Peping Yongco Crew Rodrigo Tinitigan, Roque Blanco, Rodolfo Miraflores

Cast Redford White (Rocky Tan-Go), Roderick Paulate, Panchito, Liz Alindogan, Ruel Vernal (Esteban Dragon), Max Laurel, Janice Jurado, Jograd, Ramon D’Salva, Lucita Soriano, Joaquin Fajardo, Balot, Bebeng Amora, Torling, Ernie David, Ed Valeriano, Eddie Llaneta, Ador Baligaya, Tony Roxas, Jomar Laurel, Boy Acosta, Toto Exito, Gemma Dominguez, Baby Dominguez, Joshua Torres, Ramon Soriano, Ver Manalaysay, Lauro Romero, Alvin Almeda, Ramon Vargas, Vergel Tenido, Abel Garcia, Jesse Ilagan, Romie Cabael, Ely Esguerra, Clerbie Andrade Jr, Allan Paradero, Danny Mercado, Gary Tamayo, Gil Sale, Jun Advincula, Candy Magnolia, Lucille delos Reyes, Maritess Bamba, Chet Anzures

Synopsis from the Philippines VCD release: “Rocky (Redford White) was born and grew up with unusual ignorance and insensitivity. But he has this golden heart to help other people especially those being abused. He is often seen defending his friends against their enemies and one day, he was asked by a rich man if he wants to be a boxer in exchange for big money. He grabbed the offer and was able to defeat the champion, Esteban Dragon (Ruel Vernal) and that made him Rocky Tango, the champion.”

Zimitar (1982)

1982 - Zimatar (Larry Santiago Productions)

[Philippines release date 7th October 1982]

Directors Ric Santiago, Jose [Flores] Sibal Producer Larry Santiago

Cast J.C. Bonnin (Zimatar), Ace Vergel, Al Tantay, Michael De Mesa, Leo Delfin, Jing Abalos, Tony Carreon, Rosemarie Gil, Leila Hermosa, Lucita Soriano, Ruel Vernal

Johnny Rambo Tango (1985)

1985 - Johnny Rambo Tango (Larry Santiago Productions/Entertainment Phils. Inc)

[Philippines release date 22nd August 1985, original title “Johnny Rambo Tan-Go Part III”; also released on Spanish VHS as “Johnny Tan-Go Rambo Parte III”]

Director Ricky Santiago Screenplay Rick Acasio Executive Producer Ricman Cinematography Rudy Quijano Editor Samuel Dumondon Sound Joe Climaco

Cast Redford White, Roderick Paulate, Palito, Jograd [de la Torre], Liz Alindogan, Nanette Inventor, Herbert Bautista, Rowell Santiago, Max Alvarado, Joaquin Fajardo, Lucita Soriano, Tony Roxas, Geron Vega, Efren Pader, Cachupoy, Victor Garcia, Seratin Fernandez, Isidora Pitago

Review from the Internet Movie Database:

I cannot believe I am commenting on this one, I saw it quite a long time ago and I don't think I can find it now. As far as I recall it was a pitiful parody of the Stallone movie, but sometimes I miss this turkeys. The same actor made other movie "Rocky Tango 4", I never saw it but sure it was even worse. To sum up, this was incredibly cheesy, jokes was just unbearable including a reference to the delightful song: "We are the world" but despite everything I do not know why Spanish freaks don't recover this, for the freaky fans, this is a must. And oh!, I was about forgetting about it but the acting is the most atrocious I have ever seen, specially the Gay character.