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Samar

Samar

19621h 29m

Overview

In 1870, in the Spanish Philippines, the commandant of an island penal colony, aided by an American doctor and local villagers, decides to relocate his coastal camp to a fertile valley inland but the arduous trek is fraught with dangers.

Directed by George Montgomery
Written by Ferde Grofé Jr., George Montgomery
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Top Cast

George Montgomery

George Montgomery

Dr. John David Saunders

Gilbert Roland

Gilbert Roland

Col. Juan Sebastian Salazar

Ziva Rodann

Ziva Rodann

Ana Orteiz

Joan O'Brien

Joan O'Brien

Cecile Salazar

Nico Minardos

Nico Minardos

Capt. De Guzman

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Mario Barri

Sgt. Nanding

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Henry Feist

Tominsino

T

Tony Fortich

Trustee

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Johnny Cortez

Adring

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Carmen Austin

School Teacher

About Samar

Samar is a adventure, drama film released in 1962. Directed by George Montgomery, it stars George Montgomery, Gilbert Roland, Ziva Rodann. In 1870, in the Spanish Philippines, the commandant of an island penal colony, aided by an American doctor and local villagers, decides to relocate his coastal camp to a fertile valley inland but the arduous trek is fraught with dangers.

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