Roberto Gonzalez filmography Part 1 (1966-1968)

ROBERTO GONZALEZ Obituary & Filmography

"KARATE KING" ROBERTO GONZALEZ DIES, 66

By Boy Villasanta, ABS-CBN News; taken from the Video 48 Blog [many thanks to Simon Santos for the stills on this page]

Roberto Gonzalez, Karate King of Philippine Movies and one of the finest action stars of the 60s, passed away last February 5. He was 66. Gonzalez' body lies in state at his friend’s house in Tandang Sora, Quezon City.

“Maliit kasi ang pasilyo papunta sa bahay namin kaya nagprisinta ‘yong kaibigan niya na dito na siya iburol,” partner Rose said. Gonzales had sired two children with his former househelp Rose- Rhoda, third year, and Bobby, first year high school. “Eighteen lang ako no’n nang pumunta sa kanilang bahay sa Project 6. Ako ang nagtatrabaho sa kanyang bahay. May pera pa siya no’n. Hanggang sa nawalan na siya ng girlfriend. Ako ang naiwan. Ako ang nag-alaga sa kanya hanggang ngayon,” confessed the now 40-year old common-law wife.

The former debonair karate expert, who introduced self-defense in the local movies in the tradition of Bruce Lee, had seven other kids with three women. He had three children with former leading lady Rina Imperial, who is now based in the United States, and two each with non-showbiz women.

“Nag-reunion nga ‘yong mga anak niya sa burol no’ng isang gabi,” chuckled Rose.

HE DIED POOR

He used to be Fernando Poe Jr. and Joseph Estrada’s rival at the tills during the late 60s and early 70s. There was even a time that Gonzalez had surpassed the combined box-office receipts of both Poe and Estrada’s movies. He was famous and rich but, somewhere along the way, he lost his popularity and his millions. Gonzalez died poor.

Years before he succumbed to second heart attack last week, friends said he was like a beggar asking for alms from his colleagues in the film community. “Nakakaawa talaga si Betong,” said comedian Amay Bisaya, referring to Gonzalez pet name. There were no more movie offers except for occasional screen appearances. But the talent fees were still not enough to feed his family.“Pero ang ipinanghihingi niya ng pera araw-araw sa kanyang mga kaibigan ay para sa kanyang dalawang anak na estudyante,” said dubber, actress and line producer Olive Madridejos.

Although interment has been scheduled on Sunday, Gonzalez family has yet to look for additional money for funeral expenses. Senators Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. and Lito Lapid, who are also actors, have already sent flowers. His family said hopefully financial donations would follow. “Pag nagkakasakit noon si Betong, sina Bong at Lito ang nagbibigay sa akin,” said Rose.

1966 – Gintong Buddha/“Gold Buddha” [complete title: Paolo Stacatto At Ang Gintong Buddha/“Paolo Stacatto And The Gold Buddha”] (Virgo Film Productions/Emar Pictures)

Release date 20th January 1966]

Director Nilo Saez Story/Screenplay Luis Enriquez Producer Joseph Estrada

Cast Eddie Rodriguez (Paolo Stacatto), Liza Moreno, Juliet Pardo, Jose Vergara, Nello Nayo, Eddie Torrente, Roberto Gonzales, Manolo Robles, Abelardo Dacer, Darmo Orbase, Dante Leynes, Bert Dumaran, Cris Cruz, Mike Lozano, Phil de Pano, Joe Sison, Gabby Paile?, Chona Delgado, Seikichi Iha, Roland Gonzales, RG Karate Boys, Commando Self-Defense Karate Boys

1966 – Cobra (Virgo Films)

[release date 9th August 1966]

Director Nilo Saez Story/Screenplay Luis Enriquez Based on the radio serial by Eddie Naval Music Carlos Rodriguez

Cast Eddie Rodriguez (Cobra), Willie Sotelo, Renato Robles, Martin Marfil, Eddie Torrente, Roberto Gonzalez, Vince Juarez, Vera Vargas, Bernardo Belleza, Cecilia Lopez, Jose Vergara, Ramon Yulo, Joe Sison

1966 - Hari Ng Karate/“King Of Karate” (Libra/Taurus Productions)

[release date 2nd October 1966]

Director/Screenplay Sol Gaudite

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Carlos Padilla Jr, Josephine Estrada, Merle Fernandez, Martin Marfil, Eddie Torrente, Lyn D’Arce, Anna Ledesma

1967 – Judo Karate Matador (JBC Productions)

[release date 16th January 1967]

Director Solano Gaudite

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Rolando Gonzalez, Imelda Olanan, Anna Ledesma, Marco Antonio, Val Magno, Eddie Torrente, Flor Bien, Charito Soliman

1967 – Master Fighter (Bataan Film Productions)

[release date 14th April 1967]

Director/Story/Screenplay Solano Gaudite Executive Producer Mariano Bermejo Jr Music Juan Silos Jr

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Liberty Ilagan, Johnny Monteiro (Leon Desperado), Eddie Torrente (Carlos Vengador), Anna Ledesma, Rod Felix, Jose Garcia, Bert Olivar, Larry Silva, Ben Perez, Carlos Padilla Jr, Andy Garchitorena, Martin Marfil, Itoy Victoria, Chito Reyes, Rocco Montalban, Ruben Ramos, Tony Villar, Flor Bien, Ernie White, Nort Nepomuceno, Johnny Caranza, Fao Ying, Protacio “Dy”/Dee, Crisostomo Cruz, Frank Zarate, Raquel Gordon

1967 – Digmaan Sa Karate/“Karate War” (Taurus Productions/Libra Film Corp)

[release date 24th May 1967]

Director Solano Gaudite Screenplay Chito Tapawan, Jose Mesina Music D’Amarillo

Cast Roberto Gonzales, Liberty Ilagan, Eddie Torrente, Tony Villar, Val Magno, Frank Zarate, Ernie White, Johnny Carranza, Chris “Buddha” Cruz, Chua Piak Son, Suan Tieng, Protacio Dee, Tessie Concepcio, Magna Gonzalez

1967 – Berdugo Ng Mga Hari/ “Professional Killer” (Taurus Productions/Libra Film Corp)

[release date 8th August 1967]

Director Leo Sun Screenplay Sol Gaudite

Cast Roberto Gonzales, Merle Fernandez, Tessie Concepcion, Raquel Gordon, Eddie Torrente, Protacio Dee, Ernie Ortega, Johnny Caranza, Fao Ying, Frank Zarate, Elmer Imperial, Tito Aquino, Bruno Punzalan, Angel Confiado, Tiva Lava, SOS Daredevils

1967 – Bertong Karate/“Bert The Karate Fighter” (Taurus Productions)

[release date 26th September 1967]

Director Solano Gaudite Music D’Amarillo

Cast Roberto Gonzales, Liberty Ilagan, Rolando Gonzales, Eddie Torrente, Eddie White, Boy Torrente, Frank Zarate, Carmen Romasanta, Andres Albo, Roque Gordon, Tony Pomuceno, Lulubelle Reyes, Lelet Poniente

1967 – Pambihirang Pito/“Impossible Seven” (JBC Productions)

[release date 16th December 1967]

Director Romy Villaflor Story/Screenplay Ben Feleo Music D’Amarillo, Merry Diamonds

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Sofia Moran, Marissa Delgado, Lucita Soriano, Rodolfo “Boy” Garcia, Rocco Montalban, Nort Nepomuceno, Protacio Dee, Boy Chico, Eddie Gallegos, Rolando “Gonzalez”/Gonzales, Anthony Barredo, Silvio Ramiro, Jose Garcia, Fred Param, Amado Brillantes, Nestor Brillantes, Girlie Simmons

1967 – Magnificent Brothers (Libra Films Corp)

[release date unknown]

Director Solano Gaudite

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Rolando Gonzalez, Carlos Padilla Jr, Merle Fernandez, Martin Marfil, Marilou Ver, Eddie Torrente, Carmen Romasanta, Andy Garchitorena, Anna Ladesma, Flor Bien, Jerry Pons

1968 - Deadly Trio (Taurus Productions)

[release date 17th January 1968]

Director/Writer Solano Gaudite

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Eddie Torrente, Rubi Rosa, Miyamoto Katsu, Magna Gonzales, One-Eyed Tahamuru, Katsumi Tanaka, Tsugawa Nagato, Kenyayama Mto, Rolando Gonzales, Elvira Gonzales

1968 - Hari Ng Slums/”King of the Slums” (Taurus Productions)

[release date 8th March 1968]

Director Solano Gaudite Screenplay Jun Urbano

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, “Elvie”/Elvira Gonzales, Stella Suarez, Eddie Torrente, Tony Villar, Rolando Gonzalez

1968 - Battle Of Champions (Fe'mil Productions)

[release date 18th May 1968]

Director Armando A. Herrera Producer Femy Rillo Music Tito Arevalo

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Alona Alegre, Lyn D'Arce, Ariston Bautista, Eddie Gallegos, Johnny Carranza. Tony Pomuceno, Mat Lazaro, Bert Martinez, Bino Garcia, Eddie Fernandez, Helen Thompson

1968 - Karate, Samurai, At Pagibig/“Karate, Samurai And Love” (Taurus Productions)

[release date 16th June 1968]

Director Solano Gaudite

Cast Roberto Gonzales, Rolando Gonzales, Eddie Torrente, Magna Gonzales

1968 - Karate Commandos (JBC Productions)

[release date 2nd July 1968]

Director Armando A. Herrera Music Tito Arevalo

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Johnny Caranza, Tito Aquino, Gina Alonza, Jun Esguerra, Nardo Casero, Anthony Barredo, Bernard Belleza, Edwin Perry, Eddie Torrente, Rolando Gonzales, Protacio Dee

1968 - Bulag Na Matador/“The Blind Matador” (Taurus Productions)

[release date 20th July 1968]

Director/Writer Solano Gaudite

Cast Roberto Gonzales, Roderick Paulate, Ernie White, Eddie Gallegos, Carmen Romasanta, Jun Esguerra, Darmo Orbase, Ernesto Almanza, Alicia Alonzo, Verna Gaston, Ernie Ortega, Boy Chico, Elmer Imperial

1968 - That Man Mr. Impossible (Tower Productions)

[release date 6th September 1968]

Director Artemio Marquez

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Bessie Barredo, Fred Santos, Rolando Gonzales, Maria Victoria, Berting Labra, Martin Marfil, Manggay, Bert Martinez, Jing Abalos, Tony Villar, Mar Quijano

1968 – Suntok O Karate?/“A Punch Or Karate?” (Emar Pictures)

[release date 12th October 1968]

Director Augusto Buenaventura Story Bert R. Mendoza, Augusto Buenaventura Music Mike Briones Cinematography Fredy Conde

Cast Joseph Estrada, Roberto Gonzalez, George Estregan, Rolando Gonzalez, Mary Ann Murphy, Gloria Sevilla, Delia Dolor, Eddie Garcia, Vic Silayan, Jose Padilla Jr, Carlos Padilla Jr, Dely Villanueva, Ariston Bautista, Romy Diaz, Paquito Diaz, Avel Morado, Ben Dato, Marco Madero, Vic Gaza, Blanco Santos, Romy Velarde, Bert Salvador, SOS Daredevils

1968 – Ito Ang Digmann/“This Is War” (Taurus Productions)

[release date 25th October 1968]

Director Solano Gaudite Music D’Amarillo

Cast Amalia Fuentes, Roberto Gonzales, Johnny Delgado, Loretta Rocco, Bruno Punzalan, Eddie Gallegos, Ariston Bautista, Lourdes Luna, Elmer Imperial, Magna Gonzales, Rolando Gonzales, Cora Varona

1968 – Kidlat Sa Karate/ “Like Lightning In Karate” (AM Productions)

[release date 20th November 1968]

Director Ben Feleo Music Danny Holmsen

Cast Roberto Gozales, Imelda Ilanan, Lyn D’Arce, Angel Confiado, Alvaro Muhlach, Carlos Diaz, Ben Manalo, Eddie Nicart, Ernie White, Bernard Belleza, Alicja Basili, Silvio Ramiro

1968 – Chaku Judo Aikido O Karate (Taurus Productions)

[release date 12th December 1968]

Director/Story “R.G.”/Roberto Gonzalez Screenplay Johnny F. Capistrano Music “Demet”/Demetrio Velasquez

Cast Roberto Gonzalez, Josephine Estrada, Rolando Gonzales, Kenji Mifune, Protacio Dee, Dante Varona, Roger Ollano, Fao Ying, Jun Santos, Martin Marfil, Tony Villar, Ernie White, Cora Varona, SOS Daredevils