Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat(1973)

Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat Synopsis

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.

Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat (1973) is a history and action film directed by Armando A. Herrera, released on August 15, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Ramon Revilla Sr., Liza Lorena, Robert Jaworksi and Aurora Salve. Viewers rate it 8.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.