The Moises Padilla Story

The Moises Padilla Story

A bold story by a bold writer.

1961 · 96 min · ★ 10.0 · Action, Drama

The story follows an aspiring Negros Occidental mayoral candidate who was tortured and killed during election season in 1951.

Directed by Gerardo de Leon · Written by Cesar Amigo

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