Written in Our Destiny
1965-09-07 · 123 min · ★ 9.0
Chronicling the life of Ferdinand Marcos. the film highlights his colorful years growing up in a political family in northern Luzon made dramatic from allegations of murdering his father's political rival. His rise to political power crosses with his romance with the woman named Imelda Romualdez.
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- Directors
- Mar S. Torres, Conrado Conde, Jose De Villa
- Production companies
- Sampaguita Pictures, 777 Films
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Luis GonzalesFerdinand Marcos
Gloria RomeroImelda Marcos
Rosa MiaDona Josefa Edralin Marcos
Vilma SantosImee Marcos
Tony Cayado
Venchito Galvez
Matimtiman Cruz
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