El Indio
Synopsis
Based on Francisco V. Coching's adventure comics novel, the film tells the story of Fernando (Cesar Ramirez), a handsome and dashing Spanish mestizo who goes back to the Philippines to exact revenge on his father whom he believed abandoned him and his mother Blanquita. There, he discovers the cruel and oppressive colonial government and joins the rebels in the fight against the oppressors as El Indio.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eddie Romero
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco V. Coching
- Original Title
- El Indio
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Sampaguita Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eddie Romero
Francisco V. Coching
Department Leadership Roster
Eddie Romero
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About El Indio
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El Indio about?
Based on Francisco V. Coching's adventure comics novel, the film tells the story of Fernando (Cesar Ramirez), a handsome and dashing Spanish mestizo who goes back to the Philippines to exact revenge on his father whom he believed abandoned him and his mother Blanquita. There, he discovers the cruel and oppressive colonial government and joins the rebels in the fight against the oppressors as El Indio.
Who directed El Indio?
El Indio was directed by Eddie Romero.
Who stars in El Indio?
The principal cast of El Indio includes Cesar Ramirez, Tita Muñoz, Nena Cardenas, Van De Leon, Boy Alano.
When was El Indio released and how long is it?
El Indio was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.