Samar (1962 film)
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| Samar | |
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| Directed by | George Montgomery |
| Starring | George Montgomery Gilbert Roland Ziva Rodann |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date | 1962 |
| Countries | United States Philippines |
| Language | English |
Samar is a 1962 film. It was written and directed by and stars George Montgomery. It also starred Gilbert Roland.
Plot[edit]
Spain rules the Philippines with an iron hand in the 1870's and uses the island of Samar as a penal colony for unwanted political prisoners.
An American doctor and adventurer, makes himself unpopular, and is offered the post of doctor on the island, which he accepts; the alternative proposal being more unpleasant.
The colony is in a state of unrest, and decide to brave the jungles which is full of savage head hunters in a bid for freedom, away from their Spanish oppressors.[1]
Cast[edit]
- George Montgomery as Dr. John David Saunders
- Gilbert Roland as Col. Juan Sebastian Salazar
- Ziva Rodann as Ana Orteiz
- Joan O'Brien as Cecile Salazar
- Nico Minardos as Capt. De Guzman
- Mario Barri as Sgt. Nanding
- Henry Feist as Tominsino
- Tony Fortich as Trustee
- Johnny Cortez as Adring
- Carmen Austin as School Teacher
- Esperanza Garcia as Injured Woman
- Danilo Jurado as Trustee (as Danny Jurado)
- Luciano Lasam as Trustee
- Pedro Faustino as Lasar
- Joaquin Fajardo as Spanish Soldier
- Pamela Saunders as Woman Convict (as Pam Saunders)
- Rita Moreno as Woman Convict
References[edit]
- ^ Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper; 31/08/1962; Page 2
External links[edit]
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