Badjao 1957

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.

Directed by: Lamberto V. Avellana
Written by: Rolf Bayer
Runtime: 105 minutes
Tagline: A pagan boy and a beautiful Moslem girl fulfill their fiery and primitive love!
Cast:
Rosa Rosal
Rosa Rosal
Bala Amai 
Tony Santos
Tony Santos
Hassan 
Joseph de Cordova
Joseph de Cordova
Datu Tahil 
Vic Silayan
Vic Silayan
Jikiri 
Oscar Keesee
Oscar Keesee
Ismail 
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Also known as:
  • The Sea Gypsies