France / May 09, 1980 / Cannes Film Festival
He has battled with the screen's heavies. Starred opposite its most desirable beauties. Lived thru the full range of human emotions. Now, he is ready for the big time!
1h 40min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Poldo, a poor man, takes up a job as a security guard at a high-class apartment complex. However, he soon finds himself protecting his employer's son from the violent attacks of a nightclub owner.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Aida Carmona | Estrella |
| Joe Cunanan | |
| Fred Param | |
| Nonoy De Guzman | |
| Eddie Gicoso | |
| Nando Tiongson | |
| Rey Tomenes | |
| Eddie Laburiante | |
| Dexter Doria | Chuchay |
| Deborah Sun | Apple |
| Roi Vinzon | Edmon |
| Joel Lamangan | Press |
| Khryss Adalia | Comics Publishing Worker |
Genres
DramaAction
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Jaguar |
| Original language | TL |
| Production countries | Philippines |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Bancom Audiovision |
| Release date | 31 agosto 1979 |
| Executive producer | Rolando S. Atienza |
| Writer | Jose F. Lacaba, Ricardo Lee, Nick Joaquin |
| Editing | Rene Tala, Augusto Salvador, Edgardo Arboleda, Armando Jarlego, Tony Acurin |
| Cinematography | Conrado Baltazar, Pio Enterno, Edgar Soquerata |
| Assistant directors | Jerry O'Hara, Lino Brocka |
| Lighting | Greg Fernando, Lito Fernando |
| Camera operators | Conrado Baltazar, Pio Enterno, Edgar Soquerata |
| Additional photography | Conrado Baltazar, Pio Enterno, Edgar Soquerata |
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| Production design | Bobby Bautista, Danny Cruz |
| Art direction | Bobby Bautista, Danny Cruz |
| Set decoration | Danny Cruz, Bobby Bautista |
| Music | Vanishing Tribe, Max Jocson, Luis Reyes, Ramon Reyes, Sebastian Sayson |
| Sound | Vanishing Tribe, Max Jocson, Luis Reyes, Ramon Reyes, Sebastian Sayson |
| Costume design | Joey Luna, Bonjing Chua |
| Makeup | Joey Luna, Bonjing Chua |
| Hairstyling | Joey Luna, Bonjing Chua |
Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Sep 10, 1981 / 6th Toronto International Film Festival
Philippines / Dec 23, 2025 / Sinag Maynila (4K Restored Version)
Theatrical release
Philippines / Aug 31, 1979 / R-13
Digital
Japan / Jan 23, 2026 / JuanFlix
Philippines / Jan 23, 2026 / JuanFlix
TV
Italy / Jun 17, 1983
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