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The Moises Padilla Story

1961 · 90 min · Action

This drama recounts the true story of Moises Padilla, an idealistic local mayoral candidate tortured and killed by a corrupt political warlord during a violent election in the Philippines. A landmark of Filipino cinema.

Runtime
90 min
Genre
Action · Drama
Mood
thoughtful · dark · adventurous
Entry
easy entry
Best for
first visit · shorter watch · film history

Content notes: war or political violence · violence or threat Non-exhaustive

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Part of 10 Essential Filipino Films

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