Lapu-Lapu

Lapu-Lapu (2002)

A film showing the struggles of Lapu-Lapu and how he defended Mactan, Cebu from the invading Spanish forces.

Date of release
2002-12-25
TMDB
4.8 / 10 (4)
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
History, Action, Drama, War
Director
William Mayo

Casting

Interesting facts

Lapu-Lapu is a 2002 Filipino historical drama film co-produced and directed by William G. Mayo and written by Jerry O. Tirazona. It stars Lito Lapid as the titular datu, alongside Joyce Jimenez, Dante Rivero, Vic Vargas, Roi Vinzon, Jeric Raval, Ian Veneracion, Jess Lapid Jr., and Gloria Sevilla. Produced by Calinauan Cineworks, the film is based on the 1521 encounter of Datu Lapulapu and other pre-Hispanic Philippine natives with explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew, who were serving the Spanish Empire.

Production

A Spanish galleon replica was made for the film within a span of three months, and subsequently donated to a museum in Subic, Zambales after production. There were approximately 3,000 extras hired for the film.

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