'T-Bird at Ako,' 'Mga Bilanggong Birhen,' and more classic Filipino films are now streaming on YouTube for free
Several digitally restored and remastered classic Filipino films are now available for streaming on ABS-CBN Film Productions Inc. (Star Cinema)'s YouTube Channel for free.
Among them are Danny Zialcita's T-Bird at Ako featuring Vilma Santos and Nora Aunor, Mike de Leon's Kakaba Ka Ba? starring Christopher de Leon, and Mga Bilanggong Birhen by director and writer Mario O'Hara.
ABS-CBN Film Restoration's Sagip Pelikula initiative is dedicated to preserving Philippine cinema. Through this program, they aim to archive, restore, and remaster cinematic masterpieces by renowned filmmakers and writers, featuring the country's most celebrated stars.
Sagip Pelikula has successfully restored over 200 films since its launch in 2011.
T-Bird at Ako (1982)
Directed by Danny Zialcita
Screenplay by Portia Ilagan
Cast: Nora Aunor (National Artist), Vilma Santos, Tomy Abuel, Suzanne Gonzales, Odette Khan, Dindo Fernando, Liza Lorena, Rosemarie Gil, Leila Hermosa, Baby Delgado, Rustica Carpio, Angie Salinas, Adul de Leon, Johnny Wilson, Subas Herrero, Tony Carreon, Mario Escudero, Joe Garcia, Dick Israel, Rolly Papasin, Dodie Ramirez, Johnny Vicars, Josie Shoemaker, Olive Hilario, Alvin Enriquez
This 1982 film is about Sabel (Vilma Santos), a dancer who is accused of homicide, and her feisty lawyer Sylvia Salazar Nora Aunor) who develops feelings for her client.
Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (1980)
Directed by: Mike de Leon
Screenplay by: Doy Del Mundo, Raquel N. Villavicencio, Mike de Leon
Cast: Christopher de Leon, Charo Santos, Jay Ilagan, Sandy Andolong, Boboy Garrovillo, Johnny Delgado, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Leo Martinez, Moody Diaz, Joe Jardi, Tommy Yap, Danny Javier, George Javier, Nanette Inventor, Bert Miranda
Two innocent couples get involved with Japanese and Chinese drug syndicates after a cassette tape filled with contraband is slipped into the pocket of Johnny (Christopher de Leon) one day at the airport.
Mga Bilanggong Birhen (1977)
Written & directed by Mario O'Hara
Cast: Alma Moreno, Trixia Gomez, Barbara Luna, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Mario Montenegro, Rez Cortez, Johnny Delgado, Ruffy Mendoza, Leroy Salvador, Monang Carvajal, Rodel Naval, PETA Kalinangan Ensemble, S.O.S. Daredevils, Telly Babasa, Panggoy Francisco
Karnal (1983)
Directed by National Artist Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Screenplay by National Artist Ricky Lee
Cast: Charito Solis, Phillip Salvador, Vic Silayan, Joel Torre, Cecille Castillo, Grace Amilbangsa, Joonee Gamboa, Vangie Labalan, Crispin Medina, Rolando Tinio, Ella Luansing, Gil De Leon, Rustica Carpio
Newly-wed couple Narcing (Phillip Salvador) and Puring (Cecille Castillo) move to the province to live with the former's father, Gusting (Vic Silayan). Struck by Puring's uncanny resemblance to his dead wife, Gusting was prompted to make several advances toward the latter.
Kasal? (1980)
Directed by Laurice Guillen
Screenplay by Mario O'Hara
Cast: Christopher de Leon, Hilda Koronel, Jay Ilagan, Chanda Romero, Johnny Wilson, Bobby Ledesma, Mia Gutierrez, Gloria Romero
Engaged couple Joel and Grace meet their ex-partners days before their wedding.
Ganito Kami Noon Paano Kayo Ngayon? (1976)
Directed by National Artist Eddie Romero
Screenplay by National Artist Eddie Romero, Roy Iglesias
Cast: Christopher de Leon, Gloria Diaz, Eddie Garcia, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rosemarie Gil, E.A. Rocha, Dranreb, Jimmy Fabregas, Johnny Vicar, Tsing Tong Tsai, Teresita Non
The musical drama is set during the Filipino revolution against the Spanish and American colonizers seen through the lens of a naive peasant boy Kulas.
Banaue (1975)
Directed by National Artist Gerry de Leon
Screenplay by National Artist Gerry de Leon, Toto Belano
Cast: Nora Aunor (National Artist), Christopher de Leon, Gloria Sevilla, Johnny Delgado, , Ronaldo Valdez, Ben Perez, Andres Centenera, Precy Marquez, Eddie Villamayor, Mercy Bartolome
Conflict arises after Banaue and her tribe clashes with another tribe that tried to take over their new territory in the mountains.
Bulaklak sa City Jail (1984)
Directed by Mario O'Hara
Screenplay by Lualhati Bautista
Cast: Nora Aunor (National Artist), Gina Alajar, Celia Rodriguez, Perla Bautista, Maya Valdes, Zenaida Amador, Maritess Gutierrez, Shyr Valdez, Bella Flores, Carmen Enriquez, Edwin O'Hara, Mandy Bustamante, Cris Daluz, Virgo Antonio, Aida Arellano, Tom Olivar
A pregnant Angela was jailed at the Manila City Jail for attempted murder. There, she meets several women with different stories.
