Roberto Balagtas
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Sword of the Avenger is a 1948 American adventure film directed by Sidney Salkow and starring Ramon del Gado, Sigrid Gurie, and Ralph Morgan.
Sword of the Avenger: Directed by Sidney Salkow. With Ramon Del Gado, Sigrid Gurie, Ralph Morgan, Duncan Renaldo. In 1827, in the Philippines, Robert Balagtas is framed by his romantic rival and condemned to prison without trial. Years later, he escapes, finds a hidden treasure and returns to Manila a rich man.
- (19)
- Adventure, Romance
- Sidney Salkow
- 1948-06-02
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After Roberto rescues an African slave, Nerudu, from torture by buying him, he challenges Rodrigo to a friendly sword duel. As the contest begins, Roberto reveals the lash marks on his back and his true identity.
- Sidney Salkow, Julius Evans, Robert Farfan
- Ramon Delgado
Overview. Roberto Balagtas is falsely arrested for treason and sent to prison where he is tortured. He escapes with other prisoners, but only Batagtas survives the escape, carrying with him a treasure map left by one of the others. He crosses paths with Ming Tang (Strong) and a group of Chinese smugglers, with whom he finds the treasure.
Summaries. In 1827, in the Philippines, Robert Balagtas is framed by his romantic rival and condemned to prison without trial. Years later, he escapes, finds a hidden treasure and returns to Manila a rich man. He generously distributes and shares his wealth among the natives who have been oppressed for so long by their Spanish rulers.
