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Sword of the Avenger

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Sword of the Avenger
Theatrical release poster
Directed bySidney Salkow
Written byJulius Evans
Produced bySidney Salkow
StarringRamon Delgado
CinematographyClyde De Vinna
Edited byMel Thorsen
Distributed byEagle-Lion Films
Release date
  • 1948 (1948)
Running time
76 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Sword of the Avenger is a 1948 American adventure film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring Ramon del Gado,[1] Sigrid Gurie, and Ralph Morgan.[2]

Plot

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The setting of the film is the Philippines in 1827, while it was under Spanish rule. Roberto Balagtas (Delgado) is falsely arrested for treason and sent to prison where he is tortured. He escapes with other prisoners, but only Batagtas survives the escape, carrying with him a treasure map left by one of the others. He crosses paths with Ming Tang (Strong) and a group of Chinese smugglers, with whom he finds the treasure. The booty makes him extremely wealthy, and he changes his name to Don Diego Sebastian. He then goes back to the Philippines to seek his revenge.[3]

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Three versions of 'The Avenger'". Philstar.
  2. ^ "Sword of the Avenger". AFI. afi.com. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  3. ^ Sword of the Avenger at the TCM Movie Database
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