Lapu-Lapu

Lapu-Lapu

1955 · ★ 6.5 · War, Drama, History

Lapu-Lapu who defeated Spanish invaders on then land of Mactan.

Directed by Lamberto V. Avellana · Written by Francisco V. Coching

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