The Trial of Andres Bonifacio

The Trial of Andres Bonifacio

2010 · History, Drama

Ang Paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio is the untold story of the trial of Andres Bonifacio under the Revolutionary Government of Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo. Two leaders, Andres Bonifacio, Supremo of the Katipuneros, and Emilio Aguinaldo, president of the Revolutionary Government, made their way to fight for freedom for the Filipinos against the dominant rule, fought for a cause and for a reason to be one nation. Yet only one should rule. This was the start of Philippine politics. Ang Paglilitis ni Andres Bonifacio is a film documentation of Philippine history put to screen and megged by Mario O’Hara. And now, let the people be the judge whether Andres Bonifacio is guilty or not guilty of treason

Directed by Mario O'Hara

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Alfred Vargas Andres Bonifacio
Lance Raymundo Emilio Aguinaldo
Ian Palma Gen. Pio Del Pilar
Mailes Kanapi Ibong Adarna
Danielle Castaño Gregoria de Jesus

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