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Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

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Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo

"The revolution is not yet finished"

2014

1h 40m

8.2(2 votes)

History

Drama

Overview

The true story of Andres Bonifacio, a man who rose as a leader in the fight against the Spanish oppressors, and would gain the enmity of even those fighting for the same cause.

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Production Companies

Tuko Film Productions

Buchi Boy Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Robin Padilla

Robin Padilla

Andres Bonifacio

Vina Morales

Vina Morales

Gregoria de Jesús / Oriang

Daniel Padilla

Daniel Padilla

Joaquin

Eddie Garcia

Eddie Garcia

Museum of Philippine Political History curator

Jasmine Curtis-Smith

Jasmine Curtis-Smith

Andrea

Jericho Rosales

Jericho Rosales

José Rizal

Isko Moreno

Isko Moreno

José Burgos / Padre

Dennis Marasigan

Dennis Marasigan

Padre Jacinto Zamora

Lou Veloso

Lou Veloso

Tatang

Isabel Oli

Isabel Oli

Creative team

Directed by: Enzo Williams
Written by: Carlo Obispo
Enzo Williams
Produced by: E.A. Rocha
Rina Navarro

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