[3] Initially acclaimed for wholesome movies, by the end of the decade, Lea Productions started producing mostly romance, family drama and action.
Among its homegrown talents were Dante Rivero, who was its signature actor, Boots Anson-Roa, Liza Lorena, Susan Roces, Amalia Fuentes, Pilar Pilapil, Hilda Koronel and Rosemarie Sonora.
Among its notable directors were Lino Brocka, Dandy Nadres, Ishmael Bernal, Celso Ad Castillo, Armando de Guzman, and Romy Suzara.
[4][5] In 1970, Lea Productions gave Lino Brocka his directorial break with Wanted: Perfect Mother, which gained several nominations at the Manila Film Festival.
Having a lack of interest in the film industry, Lea Productions closed down in 1994 after the release of Doring Borobo.