Ang Probinsyano is a 1997 Philippine action film co-written, directed and produced by Fernando Poe Jr., who also stars in twin lead roles. The film was a box office hit. A sequel, Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano, was released in 1998.

Plot

PCpt. Ador de León (Fernando Poe Jr.), was killed in a drug bust operation after he was betrayed by his fellow police officer. His superior devises a plan for his twin brother, the provincial cop PLt. Kardo de León (also played by Poe), who is Santa Marcela's police chief, to assume his identity. Kardo eventually outwits and captures the drug syndicate and corrupt policemen responsible for his brother’s death.