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The biggest Filipino motion picture ever produced. Set amidst the cultural splendor of a Heroic Past
Set at the backdrop of the colonization of pre-Hispanic Philippine, this historical epic revovles around the story of Ramir, a half-caste warrior falls in love with Princess Mahalina. Ramir has to reckon with another brave native, Kiram.
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Fernando Poe Jr. Susan Roces Vic Vargas Jose Padilla Jr. Carlos Padilla Jr. Ruben Rustia Jose Vergara Bert Olivar Pedro Faustino Manolo Robles Vic Varrion Van De Leon Vic Silayan Lito Anzures Nello Nayo Bruno Punzalan Letty Ojera Zernan Manahan Larry Dominguez Tessie Velasco Pablo Guevarra Paquito Salcedo Andres Centenera Johnny Long Vic Feranz Nita Carmona Miguel Lopez
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