Pablo Santiago

Directing

January 1, 1931 — August 16, 1998Philippines

Pablo Santiago was a renowned Filipino film director and producer, celebrated for his significant contributions to Philippine cinema, particularly in the action genre. He began his career in the film industry in the 1950s, making his directorial debut with Lo Waist Gang in 1958, a film that played a pivotal role in establishing Fernando Poe Jr. as a leading action star. Over his extensive career, Santiago directed numerous acclaimed films, including Nag-uumpugang Bato (1961), Nueva Vizcaya (1973), and Bontoc (1977).

Known for

Ready 2 Die

Ready 2 Die

2014

Ninja Kids

Ninja Kids

1986

Night of Terror

Night of Terror

1960

Operation: Get Victor Corpus - The Rebel Soldier

Operation: Get Victor Corpus - The Rebel Soldier

1987

Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

1983

Dito sa Pitong Gatang

Dito sa Pitong Gatang

1992

Salaginto't Salagubang

Salaginto't Salagubang

1972

Cry of Justice

Cry of Justice

1984

Family Tree

Family Tree

1987

Istambay

Istambay

1963

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Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

Ang Syota Kong Balikbayan

1996

Director

Ikaw Lamang, Wala ng Iba

Ikaw Lamang, Wala ng Iba

1994

Director

Anak ng Pasig

Anak ng Pasig

1993

Director

Jaime Labrador: Sakristan Mayor

Jaime Labrador: Sakristan Mayor

1992

Director

Dito sa Pitong Gatang

Dito sa Pitong Gatang

1992

Director

May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi

May Isang Tsuper Ng Taxi

1990

Director

Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III

Hindi Ka Na Sisikatan Ng Araw: Kapag Puno Na Ang Salop Part III

1990

Director

Kahit Konting Pagtingin

Kahit Konting Pagtingin

1990

Director

Wanted: Pamilya Banal

Wanted: Pamilya Banal

1989

Director

Eagle of Manila

Eagle of Manila

1988

Director

One Day, Isang Araw

One Day, Isang Araw

1988

Director

Buy One, Take One

Buy One, Take One

1988

Director

Taray at Teroy

Taray at Teroy

1988

Director

No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander

No Retreat...No Surrender...Si Kumander

1987

Director

Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao

Feliciano Luces: Alyas Kumander Toothpick, Mindanao

1987

Director

Operation: Get Victor Corpus - The Rebel Soldier

Operation: Get Victor Corpus - The Rebel Soldier

1987

Director

Batang Quiapo

Batang Quiapo

1986

Director

Ninja Kids

Ninja Kids

1986

Director

Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite

Iyo ang Tondo, Kanya ang Cavite

1986

Director

Isa Isa Lang

Isa Isa Lang

1985

Director

Cry of Justice

Cry of Justice

1984

Director

Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

Kapag Buhay Ang Inutang

1983

Director

Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato

Daniel Bartolo ng Sapang Bato

1982

Director

Manedyer... si Kumander!

Manedyer... si Kumander!

1982

Director

Annie Sabungera

Annie Sabungera

1982

Director

Pepeng Kaliwete

Pepeng Kaliwete

1982

Director

Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo

Sambahin Ang Ngalan Mo

1981

Director

Bandido Sa Sapang Bato

Bandido Sa Sapang Bato

1981

Director

Sierra Madre

1981

Director

Six Million Centavo Man

Six Million Centavo Man

1980

Director

Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan

Isang Milyon At Isang Kasalanan

1979

Director

Little Christmas Tree

Little Christmas Tree

1977

Director

Bontoc

Bontoc

1977

Director

Bato Sa Buhangin

Bato Sa Buhangin

1976

Director

Hit and Run

Hit and Run

1975

Director

South Seas

South Seas

1974

Director

Batya't Palu-Palo

Batya't Palu-Palo

1974

Director

The Bells of San Jose

The Bells of San Jose

1974

Director

Ako'y Paru-paro, Bulaklak Naman Ako

Ako'y Paru-paro, Bulaklak Naman Ako

1973

Director

Nueva Vizcaya

Nueva Vizcaya

1973

Director

Salaginto't Salagubang

Salaginto't Salagubang

1972

Director

Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan

Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan

1971

Director

Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

Ang Kampana sa Santa Quiteria

1971

Director

Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan

Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan

1971

Director

Dampot Pukol Salo

Dampot Pukol Salo

1970

Director

Tierra... Sangre...

Tierra... Sangre...

1970

Director

Nardong Kutsero

Nardong Kutsero

1969

Director

Perlas ng Silangan

Perlas ng Silangan

1969

Director

Batang Matadero

Batang Matadero

1969

Director

Barbaro Cristobal

Barbaro Cristobal

1968

Director

Ang Mangliligpit

Ang Mangliligpit

1968

Director

Operation: Discotheque

Operation: Discotheque

1967

Director

Umpisahan Mo At Tatapusin Ko

Umpisahan Mo At Tatapusin Ko

1967

Director

Let's Hang On!

Let's Hang On!

1967

Director

Batang Iwahig

Batang Iwahig

1966

Director

Dandansoy

Dandansoy

1965

Director

Let's Go

Let's Go

1964

Director

Istambay

Istambay

1963

Director

Pulong Diablo

Pulong Diablo

1963

Director

Walang Pagkalupig

Walang Pagkalupig

1962

Director

Nag-uumpugang Bato

Nag-uumpugang Bato

1961

Director

Talking Skeleton

Talking Skeleton

1961

Director

Asiong Salonga

Asiong Salonga

1961

Director

Rancho Grande

Rancho Grande

1960

Director

Lo' Waist Gang Joins the Army

Lo' Waist Gang Joins the Army

1960

Director

Night of Terror

Night of Terror

1960

Director

Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro

Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro

1958

Director

Lutong Makaw

Lutong Makaw

1958

Director

Los Lacuacheros

Los Lacuacheros

1957

Director

Bakasyon Grande

Bakasyon Grande

1957

Director

Lo' Waist Gang

Lo' Waist Gang

1956

Director

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Family Tree

Family Tree

1987

Story

Nag-uumpugang Bato

Nag-uumpugang Bato

1961

Writer

Night of Terror

Night of Terror

1960

Screenplay

Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro

Lo'Waist Gang at si Og sa Mindoro

1958

Idea

Acting1

Ready 2 Die

Ready 2 Die

2014

Psycho (as Pablo Hernandez)

Production1

Six Million Centavo Man

Six Million Centavo Man

1980

Producer