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Badjao: The Sea Gypsies

Original title: Badjao
  • 1957
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Badjao: The Sea Gypsies (1957)
ActionAdventureDramaFantasy

Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala-amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. ... Read allHassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala-amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala-amai and vice versa, the ... Read allHassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala-amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala-amai and vice versa, the Moros plot to break up the union of the happy couple.

  • Director
    • Lamberto V. Avellana
  • Writer
    • Rolf Bayer
  • Stars
    • Rosa Rosal
    • Tony Santos
    • Leroy Salvador
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    64
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    • Director
      • Lamberto V. Avellana
    • Writer
      • Rolf Bayer
    • Stars
      • Rosa Rosal
      • Tony Santos
      • Leroy Salvador
    • 4Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Rosa Rosal
    Rosa Rosal
    • Bala Amai
    Tony Santos
    • Hassan
    Leroy Salvador
    • Asid
    Joseph De Cordova
    Joseph De Cordova
    • Datu Tahil
    • (as Jose de Cordova)
    Vic Silayan
    • Jikiri
    Oscar Keesee
    • Ismail
    Pedro Faustino
    • Badjao Chief
    Arturo Moran
    • Taosug Guard
    Tony Dantes
    • Badjao Guard
    Gerry Gabaldon
    • Graib
    • Director
      • Lamberto V. Avellana
    • Writer
      • Rolf Bayer
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    • Release date
      • June 3, 1957 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bajau anak laut
    • Production company
      • LVN Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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