Badjao(1957)
A pagan boy and a beautiful Moslem girl fulfill their fiery and primitive love!
Badjao Synopsis
Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala Amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala Amai and vice versa, the Tausugs plot to break up the union of the happy couple.
Badjao (1957) is a drama, romance, adventure and action film directed by Lamberto V. Avellana, released on June 3, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos, Leroy Salvador and Joseph de Cordova. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Lamberto V. Avellana
- Writers:
- Rolf Bayer
- Cinematographer:
- Mike Accion
- Production:
- LVN Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Badjao Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rosa Rosal
as Bala Amai
Tony Santos
as Hassan
Leroy Salvador
as Asid
Joseph de Cordova
as Datu Tahil
Vic Silayan
as Jikiri
- Oscar Keesee
Oscar Keesee
as Ismail
Pedro Faustino
as Badjao Chief
- Arturo Moran
Arturo Moran
as Taosug Guard
- Tony Dantes
Tony Dantes
as Badjao Guard
- Gerry Gabaldon
Gerry Gabaldon
as Graib
Key crew
Directed by Lamberto V. Avellana, written by Rolf Bayer.
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Badjao Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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Badjao – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Badjao?
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The main cast of Badjao (1957) includes Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos, Leroy Salvador, Joseph de Cordova and Vic Silayan. The film was directed by Lamberto V. Avellana. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Badjao released?
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Badjao was released on June 3, 1957 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Badjao worth watching?
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Badjao (1957) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, romance and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.