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Tiniente Rosario (1937 film)

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'Tiniente Rosario' is a 1937 black and white Filipino war film featuring Lucita Goyena.

Synopsis



The film follows the story of a female revolutionary leader who led a thousand-strong force of Katipunero men in a struggle for independence in 1896, along with her unwavering love for one of her men.

Production



The film was released on June 17, 1937 at Fox & Savoy theater, and according to the movie flyers, 'Tiniente Rosario' and was a high-budget film notable for its multi-camera shots and casting of a "thousand extras" who play the Filipino and Spanish Forces.

Lost Status

Like the other pre-war films of the Philippine cinema, 'Tiniente Rosario' is considered to be a lost film. The original reels or prints are believed to have been lost during the Battle of Manila in 1945. A few posters and leaflets survive as visual records of the film.

Cast



* Lucita Goyena

* Rogelio de la Rosa

* Andres Centenera

* Sylvia Rosales

* Precioso Palma

* Teodoro "Teddy" Benavidez

See also



* Cinema of the Philippines

* Philippine revolution


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