Santiago!
“...the story told by the dictates of the conscience and written with blood and tears of courage...”
Synopsis
A nighttime attempt to sabotage a Japanese munitions store in the little town of Santiago goes wrong when Gonzalo (Fernando Poe, Jr.) discovers that the schoolhouse they are about to blow up is filled with women, old men, and schoolchildren.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lino Brocka
- Screenplay & Story
- Lino Brocka
- Original Score
- Luis S. Reyes
- Original Title
- Santiago!
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Lea Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lino Brocka
Lino Brocka
Luis S. Reyes
Conrado Baltazar
Felizardo Santos
Department Leadership Roster
Lino Brocka
Director
Lino Brocka
Screenplay
Felizardo Santos
Editor
Conrado Baltazar
Director of Photography
Luis S. Reyes
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santiago!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Santiago! about?
A nighttime attempt to sabotage a Japanese munitions store in the little town of Santiago goes wrong when Gonzalo (Fernando Poe, Jr.) discovers that the schoolhouse they are about to blow up is filled with women, old men, and schoolchildren.
Who directed Santiago!?
Santiago! was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in Santiago!?
The principal cast of Santiago! includes Fernando Poe Jr., Dante Rivero, Boots Anson-Roa, Hilda Koronel, Jay Ilagan.
When was Santiago! released and how long is it?
Santiago! was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Santiago!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Santiago! was composed by Luis S. Reyes.