Kamagong (film)

Kamagong is a 1982 Filipino action film directed by Carlo J. Caparas. The film stars Ramon Revilla in the titular role, a vigilante who uses a kamagong (ebony wood) staff as his weapon to fight against criminals and corrupt officials. The film is known for its action sequences, which incorporate Filipino martial arts, and its portrayal of social issues prevalent in the Philippines during that era, such as corruption and injustice. Kamagong spawned sequels and further solidified Revilla's image as an action star in Philippine cinema.