★ Directing
1936 – 2008
· Manila, Philippines
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Active 1954–2014
Cirio H. Santiago, born in 1936 in Manila, is a prominent director and writer known for his contributions to cult cinema. He directed TNT Jackson (1974), a landmark in the Blaxploitation genre, showcasing strong black action heroes. His work in films like Hell Hole (1978) and Savage! (1973) further solidified his reputation as a master of low-budget genre filmmaking. Santiago's partnership with Roger Corman ensured that his films reached audiences in the U.S., making him a key figure in the evolution of exploitation cinema.
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Silk
1986
★ 4.7
Director
Silk, the toughest cop in Honolulu, busts small time smugglers only to reveal a larger syndicate smuggling Asian mobsters into the States by buying the identities of Hawaiian citizens.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
136 credits
2010s
1 credit
Crew Credits
2010s
1 credit
2000s
9 credits
1990s
33 credits
1980s
36 credits
1970s
35 credits
1960s
10 credits
1950s
11 credits