Padre Burgos
Seen it?1949 | History, Action, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone after some adrenaline and history buffs. Popcorn viewing in the best sense. A good follow-up to Beast.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1949: an older pace and style.
- Not for anyone who finds explosions tiring.
This film reenacts the martyrdom of the Gomburza, high-lighting the events and occurrences prior to their execution. The movie focuses on the story of Fr. Jose Burgos and his involvement in the Cavite Mutiny of 1972.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 162 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gerardo de Leon
- Jaime de la Rosa
- Efren Reyes
- Virginia Montes
- Amelita Sol
- Frankie Gordon
- Rino Bermudez
- Oscar Keesee
- Conrado Conde
- Johnny Reyes
- Dely Atay-atayan