Tony Ferrer, a prominent figure in Filipino cinema, carved his niche in the 1970s and 1980s with his dynamic performances. He showcases his versatility in Cover Girl Models (1975), where he navigates the world of fashion and intrigue, and Blind Rage (1976), delivering a compelling portrayal that resonates with fans of exploitation cinema. Ferrer's work in For Y'ur Height Only (1981) further solidifies his status as a cult icon, blending action and comedy in a way that has captivated audiences. His contributions to these films reflect the unique charm of the era's genre filmmaking.
Firecracker
Martial arts expert Susanne arrives in the Philippines in search of her missing sister. After a little homework, she infiltrates an dope peddling organization and falls for the mob’s top ass-kicker, only to find out her sister isn’t missing, but dead, and her new beau’s behind it! Revenge is sweet in this Cirio Santiago film with a surprising amount of brutal impalements, not to mention a buzzsaw to the face and some sexy knife action. Our girl Susanne gets attacked at the worst times, too. She fights a group of thugs in her underwear TWICE, eventually going topless with her fists of fury still a-flyin’! Suzanne Carter is the instructor of martial arts. She arrives to Philippines to meet there with her sister. However, arriving at the hotel, she discovers that her cousin had disappeared. All the tracks are a local mafia group that arranges fights without rules, sells narcotics and pimping. Naturally, the main character slowly begins to take root in this group under the guise of a girl who wants to earn money to participate in the fighting duels. Suzanne gradually learns many things about this group, and the fact that it has long been “treated” by secret police agents. It seems to be and agrees to step aside and let the police do their job, but when she hears the name of the murderer of her sister, then she can not be stopped … The movie Firecracker was directed by Cirio H. Santiago, who also filmed Naked Vengeance and Vampire Hookers
