Asedillo

Asedillo

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Status

Released

Release Date

Sep 3, 1971

Runtime

2h 6m

Genres

Action

Original Title

Asedillo

Production Companies

FPJ Productions

Director

Celso Ad. Castillo

Description

In the era of American occupation in the Philippines, Fernando Poe Jr. stars as 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.