Asedillo

(1971)

★ 10 IMDb · 1 votes

Genres: Action

Year: 1971

Runtime: 126 мин

Country: Philippines

Director: Celso Ad. Castillo

Cast: Fernando Poe Jr., Barbara Perez, Carlos Padilla Jr., Rebecca, Imelda Ilanan, Paquito Diaz, Lito Anzures, Angelo Ventura, Jose Villafranca, Vic Varrion

Plot

In the era of American occupation in the Philippines, the story follows Teodoro Asedillo, a nationalistic school teacher who transforms into a revolutionary leader. Asedillo's unwavering belief in social justice and workers' rights leads him to challenge the oppressive system. Dismissed from his position as a police chief due to his principles, he forms the Anak Pawis movement, fighting for the rights of the oppressed.