Samar_(1962_film)

<i>Samar</i> (1962 film)

Samar (1962 film)

1962 film by George Montgomery

Samar is a 1962 film. It was written and directed by and stars George Montgomery. It also starred Gilbert Roland.

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Plot

Spain rules the Philippines with an iron hand in the 1870's and uses the island of Samar as a penal colony for unwanted political prisoners.

An American doctor and adventurer, makes himself unpopular, and is offered the post of doctor on the island, which he accepts; the alternative proposal being more unpleasant.

The colony is in a state of unrest, and decide to brave the jungles which is full of savage head hunters in a bid for freedom, away from their Spanish oppressors.[1]

Cast

  • George Montgomery as Dr. John David Saunders
  • Gilbert Roland as Col. Juan Sebastian Salazar
  • Ziva Rodann as Ana Orteiz
  • Joan O'Brien as Cecile Salazar
  • Nico Minardos as Capt. De Guzman
  • Mario Barri as Sgt. Nanding
  • Henry Feist as Tominsino
  • Tony Fortich as Trustee
  • Johnny Cortez as Adring
  • Carmen Austin as School Teacher
  • Esperanza Garcia as Injured Woman
  • Danilo Jurado as Trustee (as Danny Jurado)
  • Luciano Lasam as Trustee
  • Pedro Faustino as Lasar
  • Joaquin Fajardo as Spanish Soldier
  • Pamela Saunders as Woman Convict (as Pam Saunders)
  • Rita Moreno as Woman Convict

References

  1. [1]
    Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper; 31/08/1962; Page 2


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