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Diego Silang

1951

A stately, patriotic historical drama that builds its heroism through speeches and skirmishes rather than spectacle.

Overview
This movie captures the core and colorful saga of the famous Ilocano hero Diego Silang.

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How it feels

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • rebellion
    • freedom
    • colonialism
    • justice
    • betrayal
    Places
    • countryside
    • small town
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance2
    Tension5
    Darkness4
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Where to watch in the UK

    No UK streaming, rental or purchase options are known.

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    Details

    Genres
    history, action
    Directed by
    Gerardo de Leon
    Written by
    Eddie Romero
    Starring
    Jose Padilla Jr., Leila Morena, Nena Cardenas, Lopito, Fred Santos, Oscar Keesee, Dely Atay-atayan, José Iturbi
    Country
    Philippines
    Languages
    Tagalog

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