Directed credits
26
Established
Strong directing catalog.
Director
Celso Ad. Castillo
Directing
Career Snapshot
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0.1
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Directed movies: 26Directed series: 0All crew credits: 45
TMDB ID: 1338425
IMDb ID: nm0145036
Known for: Directing
Place of birth: Filippine
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1965 - 2024
Years active: 60
Wikidata: Q5058450
Frequent jobs
Director (26)Screenplay (6)Story (5)Creator (3)Writer (3)Producer (1)Screenstory (1)
Biography
Celso Adolfo Castillo (September 12, 1943 – November 26, 2012) was a Filipino film director and screenwriter renowned for his provocative storytelling and bold cinematic style. Often hailed as the "Messiah of Philippine Cinema". Castillo's work traversed genres, from action epics to psychological horror, leaving an indelible mark on the Filipino film industry.
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Movies
Directed Movies
Movies directed by Celso Ad. Castillo.
10.0
Bahay ng Lagim
Director
2013 Movie
6.0
666
Director
2010 Movie
4.0
Sanib
Director
2003 Movie
6.7
Virgin People 3
Director
2002 Movie
Aswang ng Santa Barbara
Director
1999 Movie
1.0
Mananayaw
Director
1997 Movie
3.5
Isla: The Young Version
Director
1996 Movie
Virgin People 2
Director
1996 Movie
1.0
Comfort Women: A Cry for Justice
Director
1994 Movie
Kapag Iginuhit Ang Hatol Ng Puso
Director
1993 Movie
4.0
Tag-araw, Tag-ulan
Director
1992 Movie
6.0
When Is Right Wrong?
Director
1986 Movie
6.0
Perfumed Garden
Director
1985 Movie
2.0
Sampung Ahas ni Eva
Director
1984 Movie
5.1
Virgin People
Director
1984 Movie
7.0
Snake Sisters
Director
1984 Movie
Brown Emmanuelle
Director
1982 Movie
Uhaw na Dagat
Director
1981 Movie
The Legend Of Julian Makabayan
Director
1979 Movie
Aliw-iw
Director
1979 Movie
6.0
When the Crow Turns White, When the Heron Turns Black
Director
1978 Movie
6.1
Burlesk Queen
Director
1977 Movie
6.5
Summer Rains
Director
1975 Movie
5.0
Return of the Dragon
Director
1974 Movie
Movies
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Celso Ad. Castillo.
5.1
Virgin People
Director
1984 Movie
6.5
Summer Rains
Director
1975 Movie
4.0
Tag-araw, Tag-ulan
Director
1992 Movie
1.0
Seksi: Pantasya at Pelikula
2024 Movie
7.0
Snake Sisters
Director
1984 Movie
6.7
Virgin People 3
Director
2002 Movie
Virgin People 2
Director
1996 Movie
4.0
Sanib
Director
2003 Movie
2.0
Nympha
Writer
2003 Movie
Asedillo
Screenplay
1971 Movie
6.1
Burlesk Queen
Director
1977 Movie
Brown Emmanuelle
Director
1982 Movie
Series
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Celso Ad. Castillo.
Movies
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Celso Ad. Castillo.
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Nympha
Writer
2003 Movie
3.1
Madonna's Secret
Story
1997 Movie
2.0
Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
Writer
1996 Movie
7.6
Kill Barbara With Panic
Story
1995 Movie
8.0
Clown
Writer
1986 Movie
2.8
Paradise Inn
Screenstory
1985 Movie
Blasting Bullets
Producer
1985 Movie
Pedro Tunasan
Screenplay
1983 Movie
6.0
Evil Spirit
Screenplay
1977 Movie
Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
Story
1974 Movie
7.2
Kill Barbara With Panic
Story
1974 Movie
Why Blood is the Color of the Night
Screenplay
1974 Movie
8.0
Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko
Screenplay
1973 Movie
Ang Gangster At Ang Birhen
Screenplay
1972 Movie
Asedillo
Screenplay
1971 Movie
Dr. Yes
Story
1965 Movie
Series
Other Crew Work in Series
Additional series credits for Celso Ad. Castillo.
Movies
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Celso Ad. Castillo.
1.0
Seksi: Pantasya at Pelikula
2024 Movie
5.5
Engkwentro
as Mayor Danilo Suarez
2009 Movie
10.0
Rotonda
2006 Movie
4.0
Itlog
2002 Movie
6.7
Virgin People 3
as Eliseo
2002 Movie
8.0
Borrowed Face
as Recruiter
1992 Movie
2.0
Sampung Ahas ni Eva
1984 Movie
Aliw-iw
1979 Movie
6.1
Burlesk Queen
as Attorney Adolfo
1977 Movie