Asedillo

Asedillo (1971)

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.

Date of release
1971-09-03
TMDB
10.0 / 10 (1)
Runtime
2h 6m
Genres
Action
Director
Celso Ad. Castillo

Casting

Interesting facts

Asedillo is a 1971 Philippine biographical period action film written and directed by Celso Ad Castillo and produced by Fernando Poe Jr., who also stars in the lead role of Teodoro Asedillo, a former schoolteacher-turned-labor leader who later became known as "The Terror of the Sierra Madre". The film co-stars Paquito Diaz, Barbara Perez, and Carlos Padilla Jr.

Production

Scenes from the film were shot in Kalayaan, Laguna.

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