Movie

Badjao

“A pagan boy and a beautiful Moslem girl fulfill their fiery and primitive love!”

★ 7.2(5)19571h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Lamberto V. Avellana
Release date: 1957-06-03
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Tagalog
Status: Released
Country: Philippines
Studio: LVN Pictures

About Badjao

Badjao is a 1957 movie in the Drama, Romance and Adventure genres, directed by Lamberto V. Avellana, starring Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos and Leroy Salvador. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Badjao in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Hassan, the son of a tribe chief of the Badjaos, a pagan, sea-dwelling Filipino tribe, meets and falls for Bala Amai, the niece of the chief of the Tausugs, an Islamic, land-dwelling tribe. Although the Hassan is willing to give up his lifestyle for Bala Amai and vice versa, the Tausugs plot to break up the union of the happy couple.

Cast

Rosa Rosal

Bala Amai

Tony Santos

Hassan

Leroy Salvador

Asid

Joseph de Cordova

Datu Tahil

Vic Silayan

Jikiri

Oscar Keesee

Ismail

Pedro Faustino

Badjao Chief

Arturo Moran

Taosug Guard

Tony Dantes

Badjao Guard

Gerry Gabaldon

Graib

Themes & keywords

married couplephilippinesbadjaonomadic tribes

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Badjao in Mexico?+

Badjao is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Badjao on Netflix?+

Badjao is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Badjao?+

Badjao has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in Badjao?+

Badjao stars Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos, Leroy Salvador, Joseph de Cordova and Vic Silayan.

When did Badjao come out?+

Badjao is a 1957 movie directed by Lamberto V. Avellana.

What genre is Badjao?+

Badjao is Drama, Romance, Adventure and Action film.

Who directed Badjao?+

Badjao was directed by Lamberto V. Avellana.