The Godson 1971 »

Today, The Godson remains a sought-after title for collectors of vintage Filipino cinema. While many films from this era suffered from poor preservation, the legend of Tony Ferrer’s performance continues to circulate in film circles and among fans of the "Pinoy Action" genre.

Ron Bell. A classically trained Shakespearean actor who took the role to pay for his daughter’s medical bills. Bell is widely considered the best thing in the film, delivering lines like, “In Harlem, we don’t kiss the ring. We take the throne,” with gravitas. the godson 1971

This is a low-budget, tongue-in-cheek parody of The Godfather (1972). While it shares a similar title and premise with the Marlon Brando classic, it is strictly a B-movie from the "sexploitation" era—meaning it was made on a shoestring budget, features plenty of nudity, and relies on campy humor rather than dramatic storytelling. Today, The Godson remains a sought-after title for