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Leopoldo Salcedo

Leopoldo Salcedo

Actor · Died June 11, 1998, aged 86 · San Roque, Cavite City, Cavite, Philippines

Leopoldo Ganal Salcedo Sr. (March 12, 1912 – June 11, 1998) was a Filipino film actor dubbed as "The Great Profile" who specialized in portraying dramatic heroes. In 1950, Salcedo formed his own production company, Leopoldo Salcedo Productions, which produced such films as Dalawang Bandila (1950), Talampasan (1953), and Highway 54 (1953). Many of Salcedo's post-war choices in roles tended towards socially relevant dramas. He had intended to produce a film on the life of the Hukbalahap leader Luis Taruc. Films such as Bisig ng Manggagawa (1951) and Batong Buhay (Sa Central Luzon) (1950) dealt with labor and agrarian strife.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 12, 1912
Died
June 11, 1998 (aged 86)
From
San Roque, Cavite City, Cavite, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
6 on MovieCove · 89 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 25% in 30 days

What are Leopoldo Salcedo's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
41%
Survival
18%
Power
16%
Society
11%
Self
8%
Bonds
6%
Redemption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 2 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 1

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 2 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Contemplative
2
Absurd
2
Dread
1
Thrilling
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Bittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Bittersweet2
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Leopoldo Salcedo's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 6 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (3).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Leopoldo Salcedo's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

89 credits, 6 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Sakay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sakay's Father

  • Lt. Nicholas Aguirre: Batas ko ang iiral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Black Cobra II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Inspector

  • Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Carlos Cayanan

  • Mga Lihim ng Kalapati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Clown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Sobra Na, Tama Na, Asiong Aksaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Victor Lopez Jr.: Robinhood Ng Tondo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Private Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ador

  • Anak ng Tondo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Badong

  • Pieta: Book 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • The One-Armed Executioner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Manedyer... si Kumander! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Anak Ng Tulisan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Waywaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • The Miracle at Porta Vaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Bilibid Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Kap

  • Ang Agila at Ang Falcon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Ang Leon at ang Kuting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Salvador

  • Burlesque Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Mang Roque

  • Once a Moth(1976)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • This Is How We Were Before, How Are You Doing Now?(1976)

    as Fortunato 'Atong' Capili

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Tatak ng Alipin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Andalucia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Don Taciano

  • The Fantastic Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Ang Darling ko'y Aswang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Blood and Love on a Piece of Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Pablo Ramirez (segment 4)

  • Balakyot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Anino ng Araw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Bornebol: Special Agent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Savage Sisters(1974)

    as General Balthazar

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Magnong Harabas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Darna and the Giants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Alkalde

  • Anak ng asuang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • El Vibora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Gismundo

  • Berdugo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Apat na Patak ng Dugo ni Adan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Digmaan Ng Mga Angkan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Beast of the Yellow Night(1971)

    as Insp. de Santos

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films

  • Ako'y tao, may dugo at laman! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Dencio

  • Bimbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Stoney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as High Commissioner Suwono

  • Wanted: Johnny L (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Cry of Battle(1963)

    as Manuel Careo

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Raiders of Leyte Gulf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Col. Lino Sebastian

  • Sa Atin Ang Daigdig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Escape to Paradise(1960)

    as Ramon

    Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Moises Padilla Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Moises Padilla

  • Noli Me Tángere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Elias

  • Matandang Pa-Charming (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Carding

  • Sandra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Ricardo 'Carding' del Prado

  • Bicol Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Saigon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    Actor

  • Divisoria Quiapo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • Ito Ang Aming Daigdig (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Actor

  • ...At Sa Wakas! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Ghost in the Opera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Mister Dupong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Director · Actor

  • Walang Hanggan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Tinig Ng Tagumpay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Actor

  • Blood of Bataan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Lt. Ricardo Ramirez

  • The Spell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Kundiman Ng Luha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Batong Buhay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Actor

  • Hantik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Modesto 'Hantik'

  • Florante at Laura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Florante

  • Capas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

  • The Devil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

  • Ang Lumang Simbahan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

  • Lupang Pangako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    as Eduardo 'Eddie' Rosales

  • Sierra Madre, Bundok ng Hiwaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Director · Writer · as Pedro

  • Mga Busabos ng Palad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Siete Dolores (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Actor

  • Bakya mo Neneng (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • The Dawn of Freedom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    as Captain Reyes

  • Principe Teñoso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    as Principe Teñoso

  • Maginoong Takas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Actor

  • Mayroon nga Bang Dios? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    Actor

  • Walang Sugat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Tenyong

  • Ikaw ang Dahilan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    Actor

  • Sakay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    as Julian Montalan

  • Kalapating Puti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Actor

  • Ligaw na Bituin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Actor

  • Via Crucis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Actor

  • Demon Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Actor

  • Lihim ng Ina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Actor

  • Sampaguitang Walang Bango (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Actor

  • Ang Kumpisalan At Ang Batas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Actor

  • Ang Itinapon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    Actor

Career shape

A full career of 89 titles from 1936 to 1993.

Highest rated

This Is How We Were Before, How Are You Doing Now? (1976)

Midcredits 90th

Most popular right now

Savage Sisters (1974)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting89 of 89: 87 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score17thDirecting2 of 89: 0 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting1 of 89: 0 only writing, 1 with another role

By decade

1930s12 · acting1940s12 · 12 acting · 1 crew1950s15 · 15 acting · 1 crew1960s10 · acting1970s21 · acting1980s17 · acting1990s2 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Leopoldo Salcedo's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 17th percentile, the median of all 6; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 19th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

19thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

41stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 6 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • Below 25th4

Shape of the crowd

2 of their 6 titles are Universally Panned.

  • Universally Panned2
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Once a Moth (1976)

94th percentile spread · 32% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

This Is How We Were Before, How Are You Doing Now? (1976)

Midcredits 90th · 78% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 32. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Leopoldo Salcedo work with?

People who share at least 2 of Leopoldo Salcedo's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Eddie Romero shares the most, 5.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers