Dumagit
Synopsis
A story of the boy Dumagit who grows up in the jungle with his guardian and animal friends. Dr. Joaquin Olivar and his pregnant wife Marina hide in a remote island after Olivar was accused of a crime and Marina feared being ostracized. Marina dies after giving birth to a baby boy, David. Olivar takes care of the baby on his own and gives him the nickname Dumagit. Later, Olivar is killed by a group of men who came into the island to hunt animals. Twenty years later, Federico Olivar, brother of Joaquin Olivar, comes to the island to look for his brother. This film is the Philippine version of Tarzan.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Armando Garces
- Screenplay & Story
- Francisco V. Coching
- Original Score
- Tirso Cruz
- Original Title
- Dumagit
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Sampaguita Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Armando Garces
Francisco V. Coching
Tirso Cruz
Department Leadership Roster
Armando Garces
Director
Francisco V. Coching
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dumagit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumagit
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dumagit about?
A story of the boy Dumagit who grows up in the jungle with his guardian and animal friends. Dr. Joaquin Olivar and his pregnant wife Marina hide in a remote island after Olivar was accused of a crime and Marina feared being ostracized. Marina dies after giving birth to a baby boy, David. Olivar takes care of the baby on his own and gives him the nickname Dumagit. Later, Olivar is killed by a group of men who came into the island to hunt animals. Twenty years later, Federico Olivar, brother of Joaquin Olivar, comes to the island to look for his brother. This film is the Philippine version of Tarzan.
Who directed Dumagit?
Dumagit was directed by Armando Garces.
Who stars in Dumagit?
The principal cast of Dumagit includes Cesar Ramirez, Myrna Delgado, Lolita Rodriguez, Van De Leon, Aruray.
When was Dumagit released and how long is it?
Dumagit was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Dumagit?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dumagit was composed by Tirso Cruz.