Blessings of the Land (1959)
Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.
Director: Manuel Silos
Genre: Drama, Crime, Family
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date: December 15, 1959
Cast
- Rosa Rosal - Maria
- Tony Santos - Jose
- Leroy Salvador - Miguel
- Carmencita Abad - Gloria
- Carlos Padilla Jr. - Arturo
- Marita Zobel - Angelita
- Joseph de Cordova - Bruno
- Mila Ocampo - Choleng
- Danilo Jurado - Lito
- Tony Dantes - Magno
Screenplay
- Celso Al. Carunungan (Story)
- Pablo Naval (Screenplay)
Music: Juan Silos Jr.
Cinematography: Remegio Young
Editing: Enrique Jarlego, Sr.
Production: LVN Pictures
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
countryside, deaf-mute, mountain, community, criminal mastermind, angry mob, lanzones
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blessings of the Land about?
- Maria and Jose, a young married couple begin life together in an orchard in the countryside. It isn't long until they have four children: Miguel, Arturo, Angelita, and Lito. The eldest, Miguel, is a deaf-mute. Life is good for the family and the children grow up and bring joy to the community. But trouble enters their lives when Jose makes an enemy of Bruno, a widower, much feared in the village.
- Who directed Blessings of the Land?
- Blessings of the Land was directed by Manuel Silos.
- Who stars in Blessings of the Land?
- Blessings of the Land stars Rosa Rosal, Tony Santos, Leroy Salvador, Carmencita Abad, Carlos Padilla Jr., Marita Zobel.
- How long is Blessings of the Land?
- Blessings of the Land has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is Blessings of the Land?
- Blessings of the Land is a Drama, Crime, Family film.
- Where was Blessings of the Land produced?
- Blessings of the Land was produced in Philippines.