Samar
Synopsis
In 1870, in the Spanish Philippines, the commandant of an island penal colony, aided by an American doctor and local villagers, decides to relocate his coastal camp to a fertile valley inland but the arduous trek is fraught with dangers.
Top Cast
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George Montgomery
Dr. John David Saunders
Gilbert Roland
Col. Juan Sebastian Salazar
Ziva Rodann
Ana Orteiz
Joan O'Brien
Cecile Salazar
Nico Minardos
Capt. De Guzman
Mario Barri
Sgt. Nanding
Henry Feist
Tominsino
Tony Fortich
Trustee
Johnny Cortez
Adring
Carmen Austin
School Teacher
Danilo Jurado
Trustee
Luciano Lasam
Trustee
Pedro Faustino
Lasar
Joaquin Fajardo
Spanish Soldier
Pamela Saunders
Woman Convict
Rita Moreno
Woman Convict
Tony Smith
Trustee (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 11, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Montgomery
- Screenplay & Story
- Ferde Grofé Jr., George Montgomery
- Original Title
- Samar
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Montgomery
Ferde Grofé Jr., George Montgomery
Department Leadership Roster
George Montgomery
Director
Ferde Grofé Jr.
Writer
George Montgomery
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samar
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What is Samar about?
In 1870, in the Spanish Philippines, the commandant of an island penal colony, aided by an American doctor and local villagers, decides to relocate his coastal camp to a fertile valley inland but the arduous trek is fraught with dangers.
Who directed Samar?
Samar was directed by George Montgomery.
Who stars in Samar?
The principal cast of Samar includes George Montgomery, Gilbert Roland, Ziva Rodann, Joan O'Brien, Nico Minardos.
When was Samar released and how long is it?
Samar was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samar?
Samar holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).