Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat 50 years old

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.

Credits

Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat Cast

Name Character
Rodolfo 'Boy' Garcia He was 35, 59 years old when he died
Ramon Revilla Sr. He was 46, now 97 years old as Santiago 'Tiagong Akyat' Ronquillo
Liza Lorena She was 25, now 76 years old as Wife of Tiago

Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat Crew

Name Department
Ramon Revilla Sr. as Screenplay. He was 46 (now 97) years old Writing
Nonong Rasca as Director of Photography. Camera
Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat (50 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, August 15, 1973
  • Runtime: 118 minutes